Delta Fermentations
Delta Restaurant’s fermentation with the chef George Papazacharias and his team - focused dishes present a captivating story of transformation. Each photo from this recent shoot for Gastronomos Magazine captures an intimate, almost scientific precision, reflecting the meticulous care that goes into the art of fermentation. The dishes, carefully plated and shot up-close, bring out the intricate textures that fermentation yields, each detail highlighting how ingredients evolve visually and flavor-wise through this age-old process.
In crafting these images, natural, soft lighting was chosen to maintain an organic feel, reinforcing the purity behind Delta’s culinary methods. This lighting draws attention to the natural colors and subtleties of the fermented elements, emphasizing their authenticity and the restaurant’s commitment to a clean, ingredient-focused approach. The compositions maintain a minimalist aesthetic, allowing each component of the dish to speak for itself. The simplicity here is impactful; it aligns seamlessly with Delta's vision, letting the nuances of each flavor and ingredient shine through.
Through the close-up shots of ingredients and finished dishes, the artisanal craftsmanship of Delta’s chefs is evident. Their skill lies not only in the cooking but also in their mastery of fermentation techniques, which reveal deeper, more complex flavors in each ingredient. These food photographs honor the careful process and artistry behind Delta’s work, bringing viewers closer to the delicate balance of tradition and innovation in modern Greek cuisine.
The food photography of Delta fermentations reflect this cultural continuity, where timeless methods meet fresh interpretations, celebrating Greece’s culinary heritage while embracing a new vision.
Article by Nikoleta Makrionitou
Delta Restaurant Team
The creative team of Michelin Stars Delta Restaurant, Thanos Feskos, Giorgos Papazaxarias and Jana Cechova was featured in the November issue of "Gastronomos" magazine "100 favorite suggestions for 24 hours". This post is not about food photography. Is a creative portraiture process dedicated to the people that give the best of their shelves every day to explore, to experiment, to satisfy their creative nature and their guests, tasting new gastronomic experiences. Special thanks to the three members of the team and gastronomos magazine, for giving us the chance to share our time creatively through the medium of portrait photography.
