Welcome to Kouzounas Kitchen. I’m Chef Krystina Kalapothakos, a California-based chef with deep Greek roots and a passion for sharing authentic food and culture. While California is home, you’ll often find me spending part of the year in Greece, living like a local and showcasing the country beyond the tourist lens. Through Kouzounas Kitchen, I bring Greece to Americans through traditional recipes, seasonal ingredients, local experiences, and modern interpretations of classic dishes. My goal is to connect people to Greek culture through food — the way it’s truly lived, cooked, and shared at the table. Whether I’m cooking in California or wandering village markets in Greece, Kouzounas Kitchen is where heritage meets everyday cooking, and where every dish tells a story. Learn more here
