Savor and learn the wisdom from the blue zone of Ikaria, an afternoon rooted in the lifestyle and nutritional wisdom of Ikaria—one of the world’s famed longevity hotspots. Join George & Eleni Karimalis (Longevity experts from Ikaria; featured in Netflix’s Live to 100) and Dr. Rachel Dew for a guided lunch, a practical nutrition and longevity lifestyle workshop, and a live culinary demo focused on simple techniques that will teach you how to cook to preserve nutrients and avoid anti-nutrients, all while celebrating flavor.

You’ll enjoy an authentic Ikarian meal, learn how to effectively and easily prepare foods to avoid anti-nutrients while retaining the maximum amount of good nutrients, build your own “longevity plate” at home, and leave with recipes, a take-home framework, and a deeper understanding of how community, joyful eating, balanced nutrition and the lifestyle medicine pillars from Ikaria can support a longer, better life. This is blue-zones-inspired—grounded in Ikarian lifestyle traditions, designed for real kitchens and real lives.

What you’ll experience

• A guided, authentic Ikarian lunch while learning longevity principles you can use immediately
• Learn longevity cooking techniques that you can easily apply at home
• A myth-busting nutrition session with Dr. Rachel Dew + practical takeaways
• A live cooking demo with the Founder of the Ikarian Cooking School (techniques to retain nutrients and avoid anti-nutrients)
• Recipes, a “longevity plate” worksheet, and Ikarian herbal tea to take home

Why Join Us?

Most people struggle with:

• ❌ Confusion about what foods truly promote longevity
• ❌ Overwhelmed by conflicting nutrition trends and fads
• ❌ Feeling tired, unwell, or disconnected from healthy traditions
• ❌ Wondering how diet and lifestyle can really impact lifespan and quality of life

This event gives you the answers, tools, and experience you’ve been looking for.

The Benefits You’ll Receive

• ✅ Science-backed longevity nutrition education — simple, practical steps you can apply immediately
• ✅ A transformative culinary experience — enjoy an authentic Ikarian longevity meal prepared by the founder of the Ikarian Cooking School (Ikaria is one of the world’s famed longevity hotspots)
• ✅ Exclusive insight from global experts — taught by the stars of the Netflix series Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones (Ikaria episode 3)
• ✅ Learn simple culinary wisdom you can practice at home — learn how to cook and retain nutrients by the Founder of the Ikarian Cooking School, sharing traditions passed down for generations
• ✅ A taste of Ikaria — connect with the culture, flavors, and lifestyle that help people live healthier, happier, and longer

Sample menu (subject to change)

Chickpea stew with rosemary & olive oil 

• Wild greens salad with lemon & herbs 

• Ikarian bread & olives 

• Optional sheep/goat cheese 

• Seasonal fruit with honey 

• Ikarian herbal tea.

Schedule (3 hours)

• 12:00–12:30 Welcome, herbal tea, and intro to Ikarian longevity
• 12:30–1:30 Ikarian lunch + nutrition guidance
• 1:30–2:30 Cooking for longevity: live demo with Q&A
• 2:30–3:00 Fireside chat, reflection ritual, and take-home gifts

Who it’s for

Anyone wanting to support their health and optimize their longevity, home cooks, wellness-curious diners, and anyone who loves Mediterranean flavors and wants practical, sustainable choices (no fads, just food that loves you back).

Hosts & instructors

• George & Eleni Karimalis — Ikaria natives and longevity experts, featured in Netflix’s Live to 100, educators and cultural ambassadors of Ikarian cuisine.
• Dr. Rachel Dew — Lifestyle-medicine doctor and educator focused on practical, balanced longevity habits.

What you’ll take home

Recipe cards, herb samples for tea, and a simple framework for building blue-zones-inspired meals at home.

Event details

Where: The Velvet Martini Lounge, Upstairs at Vitello’s Restaurant, Studio City, for in-person attendees, or on Zoom virtually

When: Saturday, November 15, 12–3 pm

Tickets: Limited seating. Early purchase recommended.

Wisdom from the blue-zone of Ikaria. Not affiliated with, endorsed, or certified by Blue Zones Project or Blue Zones, LLC. Netflix attribution used for identification purposes only.