Noema

PIONEERING A NEW CYCLADIC CUISINE

Nōema’s kitchen spotlights indigenous ingredients and cooking methods, sharpened with an experimental attitude to satisfy the modern palate. Everything is inspired by what people have done for centuries in the Cyclades, using wind, sun, smoke and fire to pickle, ferment, cure, and char-grill whatever seasonal treasure the soil and sea provide. This nose-to-tail approach is the root of Nōema’s culinary philosophy.

“Provenance is at the heart of our kitchen,” says Nōema’s culinary director, Athinagoras Kostakos. “We’ve travelled all over the Cyclades to track down the finest produce — cheese and lamb from Naxos, organic vegetables from Tinos, seafood from fishermen on Paros. And we source whatever we can on Mykonos, from aged feta to caper leaves and rock samphire.”

The menu, predominantly pescatarian and vegetarian, ranges from raw meze to sumptuous feasting platters. Seasonal highlights include crispy octopus with oxymel and wild oregano, sun-dried mackerel in lemon verbena sauce, charred beets with hazelnut pesto and double-strained yoghurt, or slow-roast pork chops with a cinnamon-anise crust. Everything is meant to be shared by the table, taverna-style — a complementary array of flavours and textures that honour the freshness of the raw materials. House-made elixirs, biodynamic and organic wines culti-vated across the Aegean are served in carafes in the spirit of a panigiri, a communal feast to commemorate a Greek Orthodox saint’s day.

A SECRET GARDEN FOR STARLIT GATHERINGS

Evenings at Nōema evolve organically, from Aegean aperitifs and sharing plates to unplugged live sessions and impromptu DJ sets after-hours. The relaxed vibe nudges guests to become one extended parea, a close-knit crew enjoying good food, good music, and good company.

Nōema’s open kitchen, bar, and salon radiate from the enclosed courtyard, creating a seamless transition between loosely defined areas for eating, drinking and dancing.

The courtyard, or avli, is the heart of the Cycladic home — a secret garden, protected from the elements, where family and friends come together to eat and drink, talk and dance, under the light of the moon.

A CURATED COLLECTION OF SUMMER ESSENTIALS

Housed in a whitewashed Pavilion, the concept store embodies Nōema’s Greek soul and nomadic spirit. Encompassing fashion and lifestyle, the store champions Greek craftsmanship, alongside sandals, jewellery, cosmetics, objects, books and magazines by niche global brands. The signature line, Prao, designed by Marios Schwab, captures the effortless elegance of Greek island style. Capsule collections by

Ancient Greek Sandals, androgynous basics by Parthenis, Norma Kamali and Eres swimwear, kaftans by Lemlem, and Castaner espadrilles are some of the timeless wares that will change with the seasons. Far from a typical boutique, this is an immersive space that inspires discovery and sparks curiosity.