Notos owner named Greece's best culinary ambassador in Belgium

Despite the fact that all the tables were occupied, silence prevailed. Next to us, a well-dressed gentleman who looked to be in his 80s was enjoying dinner alone - the entire ritual: first course, second course, not too much dessert, just a couple of bites, then a little cheese and a final sip of red wine, Greek wine. When done, he had finished off the best part of the whole bottle. "He always comes alone - once a week, rarely twice - and enjoys my food," Constantin Erinkoglou informed me as he pulled up a chair "for a quick chat."

Erinkoglou is the proprietor of Notos in Brussels and was recently named Best Ambassador of Greek Cuisine in Belgium. He has also been awarded a Bib Gourmands, a distinction whose recipients are the Michelin Guide's inspectors' favorite affordable eateries. Notos's regular customers include well-known actors, politicians and entrepreneurs, but...