NYN ESTI celebrates the summer solstice with a new seasonal menu inspired by Greek biodiversity

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NYN ESTI, an artistic concept restaurant in Athens, celebrates the summer solstice by unveiling a new seasonal menu featuring unique flavor pairings inspired by the changing seasons. Located within the National Museum of Contemporary Art (EMST), the restaurant offers an artistic journey through Greek culinary heritage under the direction of visionary chef Stamatios Misomikes. It fuses gastronomy with visual arts and technology, ensuring that every bite tells a story.

As a member of the prestigious Nice n Easy Group, known for being a pioneer of healthy and gourmet gastronomy in Greece since 2008, NYN ESTI continues the group’s farm-to-table philosophy. Located where good food meets chic ambiance and healthy living, NYN ESTI offers seasonal menus with fresh organic ingredients from local Greek producers, featuring responsibly sourced and ethically grown traditional recipes that balance the familiar and the modern.

Presentation of the Spring/Summer “Biotope” menu

The summer menu pays homage to Greece’s diverse topography, showcasing the country’s biodiversity, flora and fauna with vegetarian, land and sea protein journeys. Each menu is designed to offer more than just a meal; it’s a journey through time, designed to awaken the senses to the changing seasons with each lesson. Available as a tasting menu or a selection of individual dishes, the “Biotope” menu is renewed twice a year to reflect the transition from Spring/Summer to Autumn/Winter.

Capturing the transition from winter to summer, the new menu features dishes infused with vibrant icy and spicy elements in homage to this poetic transition. Inspired by the natural forces of ice and fire, these contrasting components create a culinary dichotomy reflecting the current state of the planet, resulting in a fascinating and flavorful immersive experience.

The new menu is a sensory delight, engaging all five senses, with each dish presenting a vibrant tapestry of flavors, aromas and visual appeal that embodies Greek gastronomy. Dishes include “Tacos,” a Rhodian bread creation adorned with smoked cashew cream and frozen herbs, tempura fried zucchini with sea buckthorn vinaigrette, chamomile sorbet and loquat-infused sauce fiery. The menu also features a refined version of Rhodian honey cheese, enhanced with acacia, beeswax and apricot. Ingredients like tender lamb, fresh asparagus, broad beans, medlars and fragrant orange blossoms are in the spotlight.

Cocktails that celebrate art

Mixologist Thanos Mousoulis elevates the dining experience with his “Liquid Gallery,” a selection of cocktails celebrating iconic artists and art movements. This collection includes craft cocktails like “Chilli Strings by Ishii Kakuko,” a bold fusion of tequila and chili, and “Composition by Pierre Mondrian,” a complex blend of gin, parmesan, tomato water and char knight. Each cocktail harmonizes with the vibrant flavors of the “Biotope” summer menu, providing a refined counterpart to the restaurant’s rich wine list.

Sustainability at the heart

NYN ESTI embodies the Nice n Easy Group’s commitment to sustainability, ensuring customers enjoy the freshest local ingredients while supporting ethical farming practices. The restaurant’s robust waste management strategies include recycling programs and partnerships with local food waste management companies. Eco-friendly materials like potato film and reusable utensils are also used.

The result is a culinary odyssey where each dish celebrates sustainable gastronomy, blending sophistication and sustainability to deliver an exquisite culinary experience that is deeply respectful of the planet.

Meet the Chef

Chef Stamatios Misomikes, a leading authority on gastronomy, combines Greek culinary traditions with avant-garde techniques. His dedication to sustainability and culinary mastery transforms basic ingredients into exceptional dishes that honor Greece’s rich gastronomic heritage. Its restaurant philosophy offers a transformative dining experience, highlighting the history, artistry and enduring philosophy intrinsic to Greek culture.