Fotinos is Greek for something that is bright with lots of light.  Fotinos is a Napa valley wine family that will bring light to your wine glass. One of many mountain vineyards on the Ionian island of Lefkada, Greece Coming over from the beautiful island of Lefkada, the Fotinos family has been growing grapes and making wine

By: Gastronomique en Vogue Magazine Mezes translated means “small plates meant to be shared”, the Greek equivalent to Spanish “tapas”.   Greece has a renowned delectable cuisine, but at Mezes you are guaranteed a dining experience akin to authentic local fair elevated notches up with Chef/Owner Nikos signature style.  A good number of the dishes are grilled

By Karina Mendoza Calayag                                                                                     Images by VCrown Photography Imagine being transported to soothing salty breezes

This Mother’s Day, treat mom to a Greek San Francisco treat…..  We will be serving our daily menu along with this special menu prepared by Chef Nikos Maheras. San Francisco Mother’s Day Menu Garidoflogeres:  Shrimps and creamy Greek cheeses stuffed in flaky filo dough    Pantzaria salata: Salad of oven roasted beets with spring lettuce topped with

Fall in love with life with……Zorba!   May 2-20th 42nd Street Moon – a theatre company in San Francisco dedicated to preserving the work of great musical theatre writers – presents “Zorba The Greek” at the Eureka Theatre in downtown San Francisco (Jackson Square). Based on the work of Nikos Kazantzakis, this Zorba has a fun twist, it’s

Some call it sedition.  Others call it “Sans Liege”. Join us to welcome winemaker Curt Schalchlin, Monday April 30th, at Mezes.  Mezes will feature his Groundwork grenache wines with a special tasting menu by Chef Nikos Maheras.  Curt will also be there to talk to people about his adventures in wine making. Special Tasting Menu      

Open all day Greek Easter with the lunch menu and wine tastings from 12pm-3pm and the daily menu from 3pm – Close A special Arni Gouvetsi (roasted lamb) will be served for Greek Easter Roasted Lamb Shank (Arni Youvetsi)             Featured Wines Skouras Agiorgitiko (Nemea, GR) Deep red color, plums, hints of sweet oak Sigalas Assyrtiko/Athiri (Santorini, GR) Bright citrus flavors, crisp, mineral hints “Discover the true flavors

Boukies: Greek for tasty bites to eat with California boutique wines Mezes Greek Kitchen features a “bite size” tasting menu (boukies in Greek), available only on Tuesdays!  It’s a fun way to discover new tastes and try them all! 12 bites is perfect for two people, You’ll have just a little room for dessert. Snatch one of these small

The San Francisco Marina has so much going on.  Enjoy shopping, dining, site seeing, hotels  and much more right in the heart of the San Francisco Marina! Chestnut St. is lined with some of the greatest shopping in The City.  Find stores from local SF boutiques to the Apple store, Williams Sonoma and Pottery Barn. Dining on Chestnut

Trapezi @ Mezes Greek Kitchen Trapezi: Greek for a gathering at a table for food and wine Chef Lampos brings together his California and Greek wine making friends, tosses in fun and exotic Greek foods to create “Trapezi”. Greece and California share so much in common from the gorgeous weather to breathtaking mountains and bodies of water.  They