Madaros | Oros Luxury Beach Resort

A piece of the very interesting culinary offering of Oros Luxury Beach Resort in the Episkopi of Rethymno. Cretan cuisine in a modern version, in a place that stands out for its comfort and exceptional views

Madaros in the Cretan dialect means barren, rocky. The Cretans, by the way, call the rocky and barren peaks of the White Mountains with the word «madáres».

In our case, if you decide to find yourself in one of the terraces of the Oros Luxury Beach Resort, You will understand exactly what this particular word refers to. The eye enjoys a special relief, with minimal vegetation, and the sea in the background dresses the landscape with a magical blue touch.

Something similar applies to those who decide to have lunch at restaurant Madaros. The main features of the space are luxury and comfort. The dominant elements are marble and the unobstructed view of the natural environment, with the sea blue playing a leading role.

However, the uniqueness of Madaros is mainly due to the flavor proposition it offers. To a certain extent, its participation in the award-winning project contributes to this. Aleksandros Chiotinis at the consulting level. But mainly, it is the product of the talent and the proper guidance of the brigade de cuisine by the one, in fact, Head Chef Mano Biriiko.

Ο Manos Biriakos, Although young, he possesses remarkable talent and significant experience, elements that are reflected in the technical excellence of his dishes. This is complemented by successful combinations of materials, controlled originality, and ultimately, the taste result.

This is not, after all, a random result. The chef started working with his parents as a child and then went on to work in kitchens where the quality of the taste was a key priority. This journey has shaped a cuisine with technical proficiency, but also a clear gastronomic identity.

The taste impression that remains in the visitor's memory, along with the characteristics and luxury of the space, serves as a reference point. Crete's culinary tradition. However, there is one detail that gives the meal or dinner a special identity.

In Madaros Cretan tradition is presented in a modern form that, without altering the basic characteristics of traditional dishes, modernizes the whole and makes it compatible with the taste perceptions of the 21st century.

This is, after all, the element that seals the gastronomic identity of the place: a Cretan cuisine that keeps its soul intact while at the same time creatively interacting with the present. A proposal worth experiencing for anyone who wants to see how a place’s culinary tradition can evolve without losing its essence.