Greece Is the Word

This edition is dedicated to the memory of Dr. Nick Vidalakis, who died this month on Saint Nicholas Day. Like Saint Nicholas, Dr. Nick enjoyed secret gift-giving. His charisma; curiosity; drive; and love of family, Greek Orthodoxy, Crete, and Stanford were impenetrable. May his memory be eternal. 

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A BOTTLE FOR THE BIRTHDAY GIRL

Effie Panagopoulos’s birthday was last week, but the incredibly passionate, smart, and fearless founder of KLEOS Mastiha won’t be mad if we all grab some birthday bottles from her website today. Send them as Christmas gifts to others or to yourself (we’re not judging). She won’t be able to come to all of our houses to celebrate with us, but she will be there in spirits. We couldn’t help it. We had to write that.

We spoke with Effie about Greece, growing up on the East Coast, building her company, and so much more. Make yourself a delicious “Never on Sunday” cocktail (KLEOS Mastiha Spirit, mezcal, fresh lime juice, simple syrup, and fresh ruby red grapefruit juice) and enjoy our interview with Effie here. 

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SOLVING TODAY’S PROBLEMS WITH AN AGE-OLD SOLUTION

Listen to UCONN anthropologist, Dimitris Xygalatas break it down beautifully on this episode of Hidden Brain.

Know someone who makes a positive difference in their community? Nominate that person to receive the Antonios Kounalakis Award!

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YOU KNOW WE’VE DONE A LOT MORE SINCE INVENTING THE CRANE AND THE OLYMPICS

…when George Stephanopoulos is talking about baking kourambiedes on Good Morning America.

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STATE OF THE ART

The latest on the Parthenon Sculptures. 

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BRAVO SOU

“In order to keep their little island the pristine Aegean paradise it is, Tilos has gotten rid of their landfill, and replaced it with a circular system that has reduced total waste by 86%.” Good people of Tilos, μπράβο σας όλοι! You receive this edition’s Bravo Sou Award.

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Take care of yourselves and one another!

Opa!
Peter and the Greece Is The Word Crew

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