Ikarian Lifestyle Wisdom: Cooking to Longevity with the Karimalis Family

Schedule

Thu Oct 30 2025 at 05:00 pm to 09:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Rily Kitchen, 26 Sousa Mendes Street, Toronto, ON, Canada | Toronto, ON

Advertisement
Join us for a special event where the Karimalis Family will share their secrets on cooking for longevity, inspired by the Ikarian lifestyle.
About this Event

Welcome to the Ikarian Lifestyle Wisdom event: Cooking to Longevity with the Karimalis Family! Join us at Rily Kitchen on October 30, 2025 at 5:00 PM (Eastern Time) for an evening filled with delicious food and secrets to a long, healthy life. The Karimalis Family will share their traditional recipes and cooking techniques passed down through generations from the Greek island of Ikaria. Learn how to prepare nourishing meals that promote longevity and well-being. Don't miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in the Ikarian lifestyle and discover the key to a vibrant, healthy future, while meeting new friends and like-minded people!

Address: 26 Sousa Mendes Street, Toronto, ON, Canada



Event Photos

Blue Zone Wisdom

Come join us at Rily Kitchen for an inspiring afternoon with Eleni and George, culinary experts from the Blue Zone of Ikaria, Greece, where people live longer, healthier, and happier lives.

🕰️ Unlock the Secrets of Longevity: Begin with a fascinating lecture revealing Ikarian lifestyle and dietary habits that promote extraordinary well-being. Sip on tea, enjoy light snacks, and dive into a conversation about living your best life.

🍴 Hands-On Cooking Class: Learn to prepare nourishing, traditional Ikarian dishes alongside Eleni and George. This interactive experience will leave you with recipes—and memories—that feed both your body and soul.

🍽️ Shared Meal & Mindfulness: End the day with a communal feast, where you'll savor the dishes you've helped and learned how to create. Connect, reflect, and enjoy a moment of mindfulness with fellow attendees.

✨ Discover the secrets of the Blue Zones and how you can incorporate their practices into your own life. Connect with like-minded individuals and discover the keys to living a long, happy, and fulfilling life. Don't miss out on this opportunity to gain valuable insights and make positive changes for your well-being. See you there!


Event Photos
Agenda

🕑: 05:00 PM - 06:15 PM
Lecture and Presentation: Functional Kitchen - Ikarian Blue Zone Lifestyle

Info: Discover the secrets of BLUE Zone Ikarian longevity through an engaging lecture and learn about Ikarian Functional Kitchen , followed by a Q&A session, as you enjoy tea and light snacks.


🕑: 06:00 PM - 07:45 PM
Cooking Workshop - Ikarian Style Cooking

Info: The second portion of this evening retreat begins with a hands-on cooking workshop to learn how to prepare traditional Ikarian dishes that preserve nutrients and nourish both body and soul. You will learn to cook 3 traditional dishes.


🕑: 07:45 PM - 09:00 PM
Community Dinner

Info: The evening culminates in a shared meal, thoughtfully prepared and enjoyed together, fostering community and mindfulness.


Advertisement

Where is it happening?

Rily Kitchen, 26 Sousa Mendes Street, Toronto, ON, Canada

Event Location & Nearby Stays:

Tickets

CAD 195.00

Icon
Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.
Embrace Lifestyle Medicine - ELM

Host or Publisher Embrace Lifestyle Medicine - ELM

Ask AI if this event suits you:

Discover More Events in Toronto

Celebrating 40 Years and Launching the Next Chapter
Thu, 30 Oct at 04:00 pm Celebrating 40 Years and Launching the Next Chapter

Edwards Gardens, Floral Hall

HEALTH-WELLNESS MENTAL-HEALTH
Learn How AI can Automate Your Marketing, Sales and Operations
Thu, 30 Oct at 04:00 pm Learn How AI can Automate Your Marketing, Sales and Operations

Toronto Public Library - North York Central Library

Parmigiano Reggiano DOP Tasting (Marketplace Edition)
Thu, 30 Oct at 04:30 pm Parmigiano Reggiano DOP Tasting (Marketplace Edition)

Eataly Sherway Gardens

FOOD-DRINKS POP-UPS
Intermediate\/Beginner Crochet Workshop (Make a Granny Square)
Thu, 30 Oct at 04:30 pm Intermediate/Beginner Crochet Workshop (Make a Granny Square)

Ed's Mercantile

WORKSHOPS
LevelUP Pitch Competition at the TSX
Thu, 30 Oct at 05:30 pm LevelUP Pitch Competition at the TSX

TMX Market Centre

BUSINESS CONTESTS
2024 2025 Annual General Meeting and Recognition Night
Thu, 30 Oct at 05:30 pm 2024 2025 Annual General Meeting and Recognition Night

1541 Jane St

MEETUPS HEALTH-WELLNESS
CLF Toronto: Women of Carbon Screening
Thu, 30 Oct at 05:30 pm CLF Toronto: Women of Carbon Screening

Imagine Cinemas Carlton

ENTERTAINMENT BUSINESS
The Toronto Tango Experience Festival (TTX) - 2025
Thu, 30 Oct at 06:00 pm The Toronto Tango Experience Festival (TTX) - 2025

St. Wenceslaus Hall 496 Gladstone Ave Toronto

FESTIVALS WORKSHOPS
Toronto Secret Food Tours
Thu, 15 Jun at 11:00 am Toronto Secret Food Tours

St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts

SPORTS FOOD-DRINKS
Toronto\u2019s Most Unpretentious Wine Tasting
Fri, 12 Jan at 02:00 pm Toronto’s Most Unpretentious Wine Tasting

80 Sherbourne St

FOOD-DRINKS PARTIES
Ultimate Dark Chocolate Making Workshop - Vegan (Downtown Toronto)
Thu, 01 Feb at 05:30 pm Ultimate Dark Chocolate Making Workshop - Vegan (Downtown Toronto)

Hotel Victoria

WORKSHOPS
Classic Chocolate Making Workshop (Downtown Toronto)
Thu, 22 Feb at 05:30 pm Classic Chocolate Making Workshop (Downtown Toronto)

Hotel Victoria

WORKSHOPS FOOD-DRINKS
Chocolate Masterclass (Downtown Toronto)
Thu, 29 Feb at 05:30 pm Chocolate Masterclass (Downtown Toronto)

Hotel Victoria

WORKSHOPS ART
Chocolate Making and Tasting Workshop
Sat, 14 Sep at 01:00 pm Chocolate Making and Tasting Workshop

Soul Chocolate

WORKSHOPS ART
Whisk It Up: The Art of Matcha Making @ Waverley (College\/Spadina)
Sun, 09 Mar at 10:00 am Whisk It Up: The Art of Matcha Making @ Waverley (College/Spadina)

10 DEAN - Waverley

ART WORKSHOPS
Pour-over Coffee Workshop\u2615\ufe0fBrew Like a Barista at Home [Hybrid]
Sun, 13 Apr at 02:00 pm Pour-over Coffee Workshop☕️Brew Like a Barista at Home [Hybrid]

The 2nd Floor of Midori Ramen (North York)

ART WORKSHOPS
DOWNTOWN TORONTO Networking & Authentic Connection for Women in Business
Thu, 17 Apr at 02:30 pm DOWNTOWN TORONTO Networking & Authentic Connection for Women in Business

Consort Bar

HEALTH-WELLNESS WORKSHOPS
Whisk It Up: The Art of Matcha Making @ Elm (Queen\/Church)
Sun, 27 Apr at 10:00 am Whisk It Up: The Art of Matcha Making @ Elm (Queen/Church)

10 DEAN | Elm

ART WORKSHOPS
Teaching Kitchen - Vietnamese Spring Rolls at Keele Campus
Wed, 22 Oct at 02:00 pm Teaching Kitchen - Vietnamese Spring Rolls at Keele Campus

Ross Building - South 166

COOKING WORKSHOPS
ELLE Gourmet's To Italy with Love Food & Wine Event
Thu, 23 Oct at 06:00 pm ELLE Gourmet's To Italy with Love Food & Wine Event

Amano Trattoria

FOOD-DRINKS

What's Happening Next in Toronto?

Discover Toronto Events