Food Philosophy

 

What I Eat, I Serve...

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That is my motto. I am a health nut and I happily admit it. I won’t serve to my customers what I won’t eat myself. If I am not at the restaurant I am probably exercising or researching Healthy Lifestyles & Philosophy.

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The secret to why Greek Food (Hellenic Cuisine) is some of the healthiest in the world is due to its simplicity. Lemon, Oregano & Olive Oil are the basic seasonings in almost every dish. We believe fresh ingredients are delicious unto themselves and we season subtly to allow the food to envelope your pallet. A healthy lifestyle doesn’t have to be perfect, but if we are eating Greek Fries, let the potatoes be real and the ingredients be fresh. It’s about balance.

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I grew up working in my parents’ restaurant in Nafplion, Greece. I spent countless hours on my grandparents’ farms where farm to table was how we ate before it was a trend. Farmers Markets were the only markets. Vegetables and Fruits were in abundance on platters on our lunch and dinner tables.

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Health and fitness are my passion and service is my greatest teacher. There is no better gift than seeing others enjoy themselves. Knowing I helped in any way to provide that experience brings me joy.

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We opened Le Petit Greek Restaurant in Larchmont Village, Los Angeles, CA in 1988.  Creating Greek Eats a healthy, affordable fast casual Greek Restaurant has been a dream of mine for a long time. I hope you stop in to pick up lunch or bring home a family dinner for all to savor.

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Live Authentically & Eat Like a Greek!

Kali Orexi (καλή όρεξη) = Good Appetite,

Dimitrios Houndalas

 

“Let Food Be Thy Medicine and Medicine Be Thy Food.”  Hippocrates 450 – 360 BC.