Elais Estiatorio Transports You to the Greek Islands
By RyAnn Reynolds
Elaia, the ancient Greek name for the olive tree, has joyously unfolded its branches in the heart of Bridgehampton, extending an invitation for connection and community, health and abundance. It serves as an authentic expression of love through food, music and atmosphere, captivating your senses and beckoning you to return with anticipation. At Elaia, Chris Boudouris and Sofia Crokos, a dynamic husband-and-wife duo, combine their expertise in hospitality and events as well as wine and spirits to craft an authentic Greek experience. These two reconnected later in life in order to marry their traditional Greek roots and passion for food and give life to Elaia Estiatorio.
Known for her global career in event planning, fashion and design, Brooklyn-born Sofia envisioned combining her love for food and flowers in her own Greek restaurant. As the creative force behind Elaia, she curates every detail to ensure each night embodies the festive Greek spirit. Chris, a self-taught wine and spirits expert from Serres, Greece, meticulously hand picks each wine bottle available at Elaia. After moving to the Hamptons, he noticed a gap in authentic dining and yearned for traditional Greek cooking that felt like home. This inspired many forces to come together and create the authentic experience that is Elaia today.
Elaia presents an à la carte menu featuring Greek favorites such as homemade spreads, mikra piata (small plates), and kyrios piata (main dishes). Kick off your meal by sampling all five spreads—fava, htipti, melitzanosalata, taramosalata and the refreshing tzatziki—for a comprehensive taste of Greece. Follow with the classic avgolemono, a traditional Greek soup made with organic chicken, carrots, onions, dill, celery, long-grain rice and olive oil, and finished with egg and lemon. For main courses, the manitaria saganaki is a popular choice, offering a delightful combination of chicken, mushrooms and rice, with a vegetarian option available upon request.
Elaia invites groups of eight or more to savor a Greek feast with three appealing packages. Pre-ordering ensures a seamless dining experience that mirrors the joy of a big Greek celebration. Choose a package that suits your group’s tastes.
Elaia offers dinner from Tuesday to Saturday, and reservations may be conveniently made online through OpenTable. Contact Elaia directly for inquiries or reservations and relish a memorable Greek feast with rich flavors and communal spirit. Don’t forget to commence your meal with the traditional greeting, “kali orexi!”
