Chef
Panayotis
Tzinis
Executive Chef and Culinary Director with 35+ years of Mediterranean and Italian haute cuisine. I design menus as culinary journeys—rooted in exceptional ingredients, indigenous flavors, and a deep respect for nature’s rhythm.
About
Panayotis
I am an Executive Chef and Culinary Director grounded in Old World technique and modern seasonal cooking. From agriturismo-inspired dining in Vermont to Mediterranean wine bars and boutique inns, my focus is simple: Made Genuinely—cooking that honors the land, the producers, and the guests around the table.
Made
Genuinely
Made Genuinely is my culinary philosophy: cook with integrity, start from exceptional raw materials, and let the land speak. I collaborate closely with farmers, artisans, and winemakers to create menus where every dish feels honest, deeply rooted in place, and welcoming rather than pretentious.
- Exceptional Raw Materials – seasonal, traceable ingredients handled with restraint and respect.
- Integrity of Technique – Old World methods, modern discipline, and clean, precise flavors.
- Rooted in Land & Story – menus that reflect their place, their season, and the people around the table.
Signature
Experiences
From resident chef programs to intimate pop-ups and culinary consulting, every collaboration is designed as a tailored journey for your guests and your property.
Resident Chef Programs
Curated restaurant or in-house dining concepts for inns, farms, and wine bars. I design, launch, and refine culinary programs that feel rooted in place and built to last—from breakfast through tasting menus.
Pop-Up Suppers & Seasonal Journeys
Limited-series dinners, themed wine & food nights, and collaborative events that transform your space into a destination for one night—or an entire season.
Culinary Direction & Consulting
Menu engineering, cost control, kitchen layout, and team training. I help properties align creative vision with disciplined operations and sustainable margins.
Wine, Cheese & Charcuterie Experiences
Dedalus-inspired pairings, expressive boards, and tasting flights that showcase artisans, winemakers, and the character of your cellar or list.
Culinary
Journeys
From intimate pop-up suppers to resident restaurant programs, each menu is designed as a journey—tailored to the space, the season, and the story we want to tell.
Your Next
Culinary Journey
Whether you’re a wine bar, inn, farm, or restaurant group, I’d love to explore how we can build something Made Genuinely together.
Let’s Build Your Next Culinary Experience
Share a few details about your property, event, or idea, and I will personally follow up with suggestions tailored to your goals.