Today we'd like to share one of our most cherished PJ Kabos family traditions. Every June, when Chef Nobu Matsuhisa returns to Athens, friends gather once again around the table. Over the years, this special dinner has quietly become part of the PJ Kabos family calendar.
A June Tradition with Nobu-san
This year's gathering at Matsuhisa Athens was less a business meeting than an evening spent enjoying one another's company. James Panagiotopoulos and his family joined Nobu-san for a relaxed dinner overlooking the sparkling Saronic Gulf, continuing a tradition that stretches back many years. As always, the evening was filled with wonderful Japanese-Peruvian cuisine inspired by Chef Nobu Matsuhisa's signature creations, lively conversation and plenty of laughter.
Chef Nobu Matsuhisa
Since first discovering PJ Kabos Extra Virgin Olive Oil in 2016, Chef Nobu Matsuhisa has continued to use it in both his restaurants around the world and in his own home. Over the years the friendship has grown beyond olive oil, with James meeting Nobu not only in Athens but in several other locations around the world.
One of the most memorable moments of the evening had nothing to do with food. James’ five-and-a-half-year-old daughter happily spent part of the evening sitting on Nobu-san's lap, a small moment that perfectly reflected the warmth between the two families.
At PJ Kabos, we have always believed that exceptional olive oil is about more than the harvest. It is also about the friendships that grow around the table. Some of those very special friendships have now lasted nearly a decade, and each year they are renewed in the wonderful setting of Matsuhisa Athens, at the Four Seasons Astir Palace.
We already look forward to next year's meeting with this remarkable man. Even after decades at the pinnacle of the culinary world, his enthusiasm, generosity, and extraordinary work ethic continue to inspire everyone fortunate enough to spend time with him.
Thank you, Nobu-san!
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This article first appeared on the PJ Kabos website and is republished here with permission.
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