THE indomitable hero Odysseus (aka Ulysses) adventured around the known world of the ancient Greeks.
Nowadays, it is Greek chefs who travel the globe creating culinary adventures of renown and the Mar-Bella Collection applauds this with its Greek Chefs Abroad programme. Celebrating the programme’s fifth year in 2025, a star event takes place at Apaggio restaurant at Nido in Corfu on 24 July 2025.
Apaggio at Nido
Just like Odysseus, Chef Takis Panagakis is returning to the island where his legendary prowess began. It began in the kitchen at Etrusco before he ventured to the Netherlands and established a reputation at Michelin-starred restaurants like Basiliek and Brouwerskolkje.
He founded Elea in The Hague – a ‘fabulous restaurant’ says the Michelin guide – trailblazing a course for fine dining influenced by Greek cuisine. From July 24, he stars at Apaggio with a menu that does justice to his renowned status.
Chef Takis Panagakis
Dish at Apaggio
Nido, a five-star luxury resort exclusively for adults aged 16 and over, is part of the Mar-Bella Collection on Corfu. Though only a half-hour drive from Corfu Town, the resort is tucked away into a forest-lined hillside that leads down to a pebbled beach. There are two distinctive restaurants besides Apaggio, two attractive bars and an infinity pool; suite guests enjoy additional benefits.
by Sean Sheehan