A legendary cinematic attack of the unforgettable and beloved actress Rena Vlachopoulou gave the name of a Greek restaurant in London that drives gourmets crazy with dishes full of flavor and aroma of! Greece!
"Suzy, eat," she said Renas Vlachopoulou in Paris to the karate girl Rena Paschalidou and who could have imagined that from the end of June 2019 this phrase would "baptize" a restaurant in the British capital. The reason for the "Suzi Tros" opened by the team of the successful Mazi that also started operating in Notting Hill, 7 years ago.
Of course, this is not the first attempt of Greeks in this city and in this area, but the name that was chosen and that we may all have used at some point in our lives, really pique the interest in what the people behind this business have to say. . Newsbeast.gr, identified that one of those who moves the threads of "Suzi Tros" is Mrs. Christina Mouratoglou originating from Thessaloniki, Greece. A young man who told us about the difficulties he faced in his demanding environment London as well as for all those that make this space really special. The discussion also included references to Brexit, which is very concerned about its possible consequences.
- How did you decide to get involved in the field of cooking and restaurants?
Although I always had a great love for food and restaurants it was a bit of a matter of conjuncture. Although I always had a great love for food and restaurants it was a bit of a matter of conjuncture.
I had stopped working in the field of public relations and was looking to start something of my own and more creative. A friend at that time was opening a delicatessen in Chelsea and knowing my love for the place she suggested we work together.
- How did you get to London?
I was in London after completing my studies in Scotland. I had said I would stay for one to two years at most, but I never left.
- Was the easy way to open restaurants in that city?
Yes and no. London is a very demanding and competitive city at a crazy pace. On the other hand, some bureaucratic things are much simpler in relation to Greece.
- How did the idea for "Souzy Tros" and its name come about?
After the success of Mazi, we wanted to open a second Greek restaurant in London, but a little different, showing another side of Greek food. "Suzy eat" is an expression I used many times in my daily life to tease loved ones. Represents all gourmets.
- Have you seen the movie, did you like it?
Countless times. It is one of the most popular Greek movies.
- What flavors do you suggest to your customers?
Smoked eggplant with tahini and honey, croquettes with metsovone and bacon, shrimp tartare.
- How has your origin from Northern Greece affected your perception of cooking and what you offer in your store?
100%. What we serve in the store is inspired by my childhood and my experiences.
- Are those who cross the threshold of Suzi Tros and the international public in general demanding customers?
The London public is very demanding. Notting Hill even more.
- Do you use materials from Greece and if so what are they?
Tarama, slice, oil, oregano, salt, honey, mountain tea, thyme. Necessarily Greek.
- How do you deal with the possibility of a naughty Brexit? Are you scared of the setting?
Very! 90% of our employees are Greeks. All our wines and drinks are Greek and most products come from Europe. The fall of the pound against the euro is already a big blow for us as we buy everything more expensive than before without even having increased our own prices.
- Would you come back to Greece?
I do not rule out any possibility, but for now my life is here.
- What is your favorite delicacy?
Stuffed with mom's rice.
- What do you suggest for the newsbeast audience?
Eat seasonally when the ingredients are at their best.
- Any cooking secrets you want to share with us?
Passion not rush and above all good seasoning!