KUZINA BY SOFIA Celebrates with the Community and Press

Cherry Hill, NJ, November 1, 2008 – Kuzina by Sofia, a must visit destination for food lovers, enthralled customers and the media on Tuesday evening at a Mezze demonstration of their authentic Greek and Mediterranean cooking.

The local community, press and food connoisseurs attended the Mezze demonstration to watch how these delectable dishes are assembled and served in the traditional Greek style. For the unheard of 50 Plate Mezze dinner prix-fixe special, Sofia selects from Kuzina's wide-ranging menu of main courses, hors d'ouevres and tappas.

"I was delighted to be a part of this Mezze tasting and walked away fully satiated from the authentic Greek cuisine," Brian Greenberg, host of "GREENBERG NEWS" ON WNJC-AM. "I've traveled to Greece and love the country's food; Sofia's dishes surpassed my expectations. I will most definitely recommend the restaurant to others."

The Mezze is a wide range of mouthwatering hot and cold appetizers. The sampling dinner included haloumi psito, seasoned beef meatballs, homemade sausage, fried calamari, grilled octopus, grilled shrimp kebobs and spicy feta cheese spread. Vegetarian dishes included dolmades, eggplant salad and feta cheese with tomato and hot peppers.

This prix-fixe menu stays true to its Mediterranean origin. The Mezze dinner is available Monday through Thursday evening for only $35 per person; people can sample up to 50 portions of authentic Greek food.

"I was so happy to present my dishes to local customers and the media. My mother's and grandmother's cooking inspired my menu," said owner Sofia Karakasidou. "For diners looking for quality Greek food in a comfortable setting, Kuzina by Sofia is the place to visit."

"Demonstrations help our customers sample and learn how our array of dishes is prepared and served in true Greek form. It also gives me a chance to interact with my customers and learn what they enjoyed the most," said Sofia.

The restaurant is located in the Sawmill Village Shopping Center, 404 Route 70 West in Cherry Hill.

Kuzina by Sofia offers food excellence and enjoyment in Southern New Jersey; http://www.kuzinabysofia.com has complete lunch and dinner menu options. This is Greek Cuisine at its very best, the highest level outside Greece, Manhattan and Chicago.

Chef/Owner Sofia Karakasidou was born and raised in Thessaloniki, known as the "Queen City of the North". She recently relocated to the United States, bringing with her a culinary expertise in Greek and Mediterranean dishes. Thessaloniki, Greece's second largest city and known for its exceptional cuisine and eateries, is at Greece's crossroad of culinary ideas and trends. Sofia's family heritage is deeply rooted in that area and her cooking style is a careful blend of Eastern Mediterranean flavors.

The Mediterranean basin-of which Greece is a dominant country-is a complex blend of related flavors and traditions that satisfy all your senses. This is the essence of Kuzina. Sofia brings to fruition a sampling of the traditional and modern tastes of Greece. Dishes are expertly delivered in a light and comfortable café restaurant setting.

Kuzina (simply "kitchen" when translated to English) utilizes the freshest local ingredients to design innovative and traditional Greek cuisine. Every day, guests can enjoy a complete dinner of Authentic Greek dishes, or dine for lunch.

At Kuzina, authentic Greek food is harmonized with the simplicity of the environment it was conceived in. The inspired mixture of modern and Greek traditional elements at absolutely accessible prices sets them apart from other Greek eateries.

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