DETAILS: Join acclaimed Chef and "Chopped Champion" Matt Ginn at Evo Kitchen + Bar is joined by the expertise of Andreas Zinelis, COO for Cava Spiliadis Collection and a Master of Wine candidate for a unique culinary experience that brings together the flavors of Maine and the Mediterranean. Handpicked Greek wines will accompany the restaurant's exquisite 5-course tasting menu with Andreas presenting the wines. This special Portland Wine Week dinner promises to be an unforgettable journey for your taste buds, featuring Greek staples like lamb, octopus, and olives, paired with fresh Maine ingredients. Come indulge and savor the flavors of this exceptional culinary event.
Learn more about Chef Ginn in our Portland Wine Week Chef Feature Reel sponsored by Buoy Local, or in the Portland Wine Week Blog.
WINES:
2021 Tselepos, Mantinia Classic, Greece (100% Moschofilero)
2021 Canava Chrissou-Tselepos, Santorini Vieilles Vignes, Greece (100% Assyrtiko)
2020 Christos Fonsos, "Mathiulis" Red, Tinos Island, Greece (80% Koumari, 20% Mavro Potamisi)
2019 Parparoussis "Oeniophilos" Red, Greece (Agiorgitiko, Mavrodaphne)
COST: $120 (plus tax and gratuity)
RESERVE: Reservations at Evo Kitchen + Bar
LINK: Evo Kitchen + Bar
PHONE: (207) 358 7830
Executive Chef Matt Ginn
Both in his personal and professional life, Matt strives to create food that is honest and speaks for itself with outstanding ingredients that require minimal intervention. Matt’s culinary philosophy is guided by the seasons and the region, which has allowed him to cultivate long-standing, meaningful relationships with local Maine farmers. This shines through on Evo’s menu, which he thoughtfully curates and rotates daily. Additionally, Matt is also the executive chef of Chebeague Island Inn, the farm-to-table restaurant on Maine’s coast that focuses on the state’s micro seasons, where he oversees the menu and restaurant operations. At both Evo and Chebeague, Matt strives to create a work environment that supports the growth and development of his employees.
Andreas Zinelis
Andreas Zinelis is the COO for Cava Spiliadis Collection, an importer/distributor in North America and UK. He joined the company in 2014 after working close to a decade as a sommelier and wine director.
Having studied Biology and International Relations at UC Irvine, Andreas quickly realized that wine is the best of both worlds. In the process he also received his Grand Diplome from the French Culinary Institute, specializing in food and wine pairings.
Andreas completed his Wine and Spirits Education Trust (WSET) Diploma at International Wine Center in 2017 and is currently a Master of Wine candidate. The science and enjoyment behind wine, as well as interacting with people from all over the world have always been his dream and he could not be happier doing this.