A Taste of Agreeno at Pathos

Agrino Rice Tasting at PATHOS Berkeley
Last month I was invited to a culinary event at Pathos Organic Greek Kitchen in Berkeley to try out some expertly prepared mezes paired with wines and to see a culinary demonstration by celebrity chef/author Diane Kochillas. This demonstration was intended to highlight a new and healthy risotto by a Greek brand named Agreeno that is coming to the states soon. Pathos has been on my list of restaurants to try ever since it opened in Berkeley, and I was excited to get a taste of it here during this event. Here are some photos Armando and I took from the event and a glimpse of some of the food and wine I got to try.
Red Wine at PATHOS Berkeley Greek Restaurant
Pathos Organic Greek Kitchen Food

Pathos Greek Organic Kitchen Octopus
One of my favorite appetizers were these pieces of grilled octopus.  I also loved how fresh everything tasted. It has definitely convinced me that I need to make a reservation for dinner soon.
Pathos Greek Organic Kitchen Rice Plates
Pathos Organic Greek Kitchen Fireplace

Ikaria Greek Cookbook by Diane Kochilas

Meeting Diane Kochilas Celebrity Chef and Author
I also had a chance to meet Diane Kochilas. She presented her own cookbook as part of her presentation and we tried two different dishes using the Agreeno rice. As I mentioned earlier, Agreeno rice will be making its way stateside soon and I am pretty excited about it. The samples we had were very tasty and it sounds like it is pretty easy to cook. The best is that the rice is cultivated in Greece by Farmers responsibly. Ethically grown food is always good, but it was also cool to learn that they develop a unique flavor by being grown near the Mediterranean Ocean. 
Agreeno Rice
Greek Red Wine Sampling at PATHOS Organic Greek Kitchen

What are your thoughts on Greek cuisine? I would love to hear your thoughts and suggestions so I have a better idea of what to order when I visit Pathos for dinner!
Brandy

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