What I love about Sifnos is its bright light that fills every cell in my body with all the positive energy in the world. Its life-giving force carries you through until nightfall – and might explain why the locals are extremely dynamic, passionate and deeply connected to their traditions, from cultivating heirloom vegetables and raising animals to cheese making, pottery and laying on fiestas. It’s also why every island morning begins with a coffee in my yard, praising the sun and feeling grateful for yet another day in paradise.

I love to drink my coffee at the traditional Kafenio Lakis in Apollonia, right next to the taxis. It’s great for people watching.

Ofelos is a lovely all-day café and meze spot that opened in Apollonia this summer. I could eat oven-baked chickpeas every day – and Ofelos does a good bowl.

Astro is a traditional taverna in Kastro serving great value-for-money dishes such as saganaki, kofta, meatballs and Greek pasta. Lots of the ingredients come from their own farm, Gerontis. 

Cantina sits right on the beach below Kastro. We opened in 2020 with a dedication to local and seasonal ingredients, and we now have an even stronger focus on whole-animal use and cellar- or lab-driven ideas. These are expressed through seven-course tasting menus that change every day. Alongside this, we offer a wine programme featuring Greek and international special selections.

Pelicanos is now officially the best and most fun place to enjoy fish and seafood on the island. Our signature dishes include Greek blue crab cacio e pepe, oven-grilled octopus with potatoes, whole catch of the day cooked bianco, and Greek bluefin tuna otoro. We continue to create new dishes using only the finest Greek fish and seafood, staying rooted in traditional Greek flavours while also drawing inspiration from international cuisine. This summer, we’re hosting guest chefs from London and Paris on our terrace, where a bar overlooks the bay.