PLEASE NOTE: This event is included exclusively with the purchase of a Blue Zones Dinner ticket and is not available separately. You must have a ticket to attend the meet and greet.
Join George and Eleni for a cup of their traditional Greek mountain tea, meaningful conversation, book signing, and the opportunity to connect before their sold-out presentation the following evening.
Rather than a formal lecture, this gathering is designed to feel like sitting around the kitchen table—sharing stories, asking questions, and learning from two people who have spent years preserving and sharing the traditions of Ikaria. Guests will have the opportunity to have books signed, connect one-on-one, and experience the warmth and hospitality that make Ikaria so memorable.
This is not a presentation - it's an opportunity to slow down, share conversation, and begin the Blue Zones experience the way it often begins in Ikaria—over tea, around a table, and in good company.
Guests will enjoy:
Traditional Greek mountain tea
Book signing
Time for conversation and questions
A relaxed evening with George and Eleni in an intimate setting
Presented by:
Eat Well Buffalo + HER Kitchen
Location: HER Kitchen – 1442 Hertel Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14216
The Blue Zones Dinner will be held:
Thursday September 3rd, 6-8pm OR Thursday October 1st, 6-8pm
ABOUT GEROGE + ELENI
George Karimalis, a successful economist, relinquished his successful managerial career in a chain of stores in Athens, with a view to living a healthier life in nature. Starting his new life in Ikaria from scratch, he committed himself to salvaging the vineyards and the ancestral homes. The Karimalis winery was established in 1997. George Karimalis now focuses on organic viticulture and agriculture by implementing the principles of sustainability, and through devising and constructing systems for recycling waste and producing energy. Subsequent to his participation in numerous worldwide conferences, George has adopted the role of a mentor on healthy living and proper nutrition.
Eleni Karimalis has been engaged in Ikarian gastronomy and cooking since 1989 focusing mainly on a plant-based Mediterranean cuisine. She has had the chance to present her recipes and cooking skills on Greek television, as well as in various documentaries shown around the world.