{"id":2258,"date":"2025-05-16T13:39:09","date_gmt":"2025-05-16T10:39:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.spongiahotel.gr\/our-news\/meet-nikos-koukouvas-a-new-culinary-chapter-at-spongia\/"},"modified":"2025-06-08T00:49:49","modified_gmt":"2025-06-07T21:49:49","slug":"meet-nikos-koukouvas-a-new-culinary-chapter-at-spongia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.spongiahotel.gr\/en\/our-news\/meet-nikos-koukouvas-a-new-culinary-chapter-at-spongia\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet Nikos Koukouv\u00e1s: A New Culinary Chapter at Spongia"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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We are delighted to welcome Nikos Koukouv\u00e1s<\/strong> as the new Executive Chef of Spongia All Day Restaurant \u2014 a chef with international experience and deep expertise in haute cuisine.<\/p>\n

His journey began in some of Greece\u2019s top restaurants, awarded with Golden Toques and Michelin stars.<\/p>\n

Driven by his passion for travel, culture, and the discovery of new flavors, he worked around the world \u2014 including as personal chef to royal families and internationally renowned figures.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Today, he returns with love to Kalymnos, his place of origin, with the vision of showcasing local cuisine through a modern and creative lens. Traditional recipes are reimagined with creativity and respect for their roots, offering guests an authentic gastronomic experience.<\/p>\n

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Cooking is either about awakening memories or creating new ones.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

We invite you to the Spongia All Day Restaurant for a flavorful journey that blends tradition and innovation, with signature flair and character.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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