This summer, Omicron Hotel Group is elevating the Greek island dining scene with a world-class culinary initiative. From June to September 2025, the luxury hospitality group will host a rotating residency of Michelin-starred chefs at its acclaimed Cretan resorts: Acro Suites and Seaside: A Lifestyle Resort, both nestled along the idyllic coastline of Agia Pelagia.
Introducing: The Four Hands Menu
The series, aptly titled The Four Hands Menu, is a collaboration between Omicron’s executive chefs—Yannis Rokanas of Acro Suites and Manolis Kastanakis of Seaside—and six international culinary talents. Each guest chef will join forces with the resident chefs for a two-night gastronomic event, creating a limited-edition tasting menu that celebrates both local ingredients and their own signature style.
Dinners will be held at the resorts’ destination dining spots: Cremnos (Acro Suites), Oceano, and UMI (Seaside). Designed to highlight seasonal, locally sourced produce and sustainable practices, each menu aims to create an immersive, multi-sensory experience.
Michelin-Star Line-up: Guest Chefs & Dates
The line-up for the summer 2025 residency includes:
- Nicky Arentsen (Aure, Denmark)
Known for minimalist precision and bold flavours. Cremnos: 9 June | Oceano: 10 June - Christian Sturm-Willms (Yunico, Germany)
Famed for his Japanese-European fusion cuisine. Cremnos: 7 July | UMI: 8 July - Gerardo Metta (La Dispensa, Switzerland)
One of Europe’s youngest Michelin-starred chefs with a focus on Italian tradition.
Cremnos: 18 July | Oceano: 19 July - Federico Campolattano (Eichhalde, Germany)
Celebrated for his purist approach to authentic Italian cuisine.
Cremnos: 8 August | Oceano: 9 August - Thierry Mechinaud (Pierre Gagnaire, France)
Part of the 12-Michelin-starred Pierre Gagnaire group, bringing high-concept French cuisine.
Cremnos: 18 August | Oceano: 19 August - Koosh Kothari (Lima’s Central, Mérito, Kjolle)
Merging vibrant Peruvian dishes with Indian heritage.
Cremnos: 5 September | Oceano: 6 September
A Culinary Destination in the Making
This curated calendar is more than just a series of events—it’s a bold statement of Crete’s growing appeal as a global culinary destination. With menus that blend international innovation and regional authenticity, guests can expect elevated dishes crafted with ingredients sourced from Cretan farmers, fishermen, and producers.
Chef Yannis Rokanas, who studied at Le Monde Culinary School in Athens, brings modern flair to traditional Greek dishes, while Chef Manolis Kastanakis, a Heraklion native, views cuisine as a form of storytelling, rooted in local culture and hospitality.
About the Venues
Acro Suites is a wellness-focused luxury retreat known for its minimalist architecture, slow-living ethos, and panoramic sea views. Seaside: A Lifestyle Resort offers a livelier take on island luxury, with stylish suites, vibrant social spaces, and a strong focus on experiential dining.
Both resorts are part of the Omicron Hotel Group, a family-run collection of boutique properties designed to showcase the beauty and soul of Crete.
Booking Information
Seats for The Four Hands Menu dinners are expected to sell out quickly, with limited availability for each event. For menus, reservations, and accommodation packages, visit omicronhotels.com or follow @omicronhotels on Instagram for updates.
