About this Event
Eat, learn, and cook the Ikarian way—Wisdom from the blue zone of Ikaria. An authentic lunch & longevity workshop with Ikarian longevity experts, George and Eleni Karimalis of Ikaria (featured in Netflix’s Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones) along with lifestyle-medicine doctor Dr. Rachel Dew.
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.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Velvet Martini Lounge, 4349 Tujunga Avenue, Los Angeles, United States
USD 81.88 to USD 199.26
