Watermelon (karpouzi in Greek) brings me back to my childhood summers. We looked forward to its distinctively cool, refreshing flavor. This year, we planted it in our garden in Paros, and it was so rewarding to pick our own fresh watermelons.   Here is the recipe for Mandolin's Karpouzi Fr...

As a restaurateur and founder of Mandolin, I frequently get asked where to eat in Miami. Here are some of my personal favorite, locally owned and operated restaurants that are run by our friends.      MANDOLIN AEGEAN BISTRO Naturally, Mandolin is #1 on my list. A trip to Miami is not complete wi...

THIS HEALTHY/EASY BREAKFAST WAS INSPIRED BY SPRING The key? Seasonal ingredients. Peel a tangerine in your kitchen, and its scent instantly transports you to some exotic locale along the Mediterranean. And it’s probably because this prized jewel of the citrus family is said to originate from ...