Demetri Tsolakis

Demetri Tsolakis brings an authentic and truly Greek passion for hospitality to Boston’s dining scene. Demetri is a Greek-American entrepreneur whose career began in his parent’s Greek restaurants in Western Massachusetts. No stranger to hard work, Demetri’s dedication to the art of hospitality was born from the time he was tall enough to see over the counter.

Demetri introduced Committee Ouzeri + Bar to Boston’s burgeoning Seaport district in 2015, leading a city-wide resurgence of Greek dining. After a successful launch at Committee that garnered significant local, regional and national media attention, Demetri expanded his vision and introduced a new Greek concept to the city of Boston. Greco Truly Greek is a fast casual eatery that opened its first location on Newbury street in 2017. Bringing truly Greek cuisine to new heights with a casual and authentic experience, Greco embodies the Greek culture that Demetri grew up with. Greco shares tastes of Greece the one way and only way, the truly Greek way. Since debuting, Greco has expanded to three other locations throughout Boston – at Pier 4 in the Seaport District, downtown at Milk Street and at the recently launched Hub Hall food hall in the West End.

In early 2020, Demetri introduced Krasi Meze + Wine to Boston’s historical Back Bay. With Krasi, Demetri developed a concept that takes guests on a culinary adventure where they can experience Greece, differently. Krasi captures the Greek tradition of philoxenia, which is the art of making a stranger a friend. The menu of regional Greek meze sets the stage to feast like gods and goddesses and takes guests on tour throughout Greece, exploring lesser known regions. Krasi proudly boasts the largest all Greek wine list in the country. Krasi has been featured in local, regional and national and international publications such as USA Today, Forbes, Wine Enthusiast, Conde Nast Traveler, Vinepair, Haute Living, Thrillist, Boston Globe, Boston.com, Boston Herald, Boston magazine, Time Out Boston, Eater Boston, Boston Common magazine and more.

In 2022, Demetri and his team conjured up a new realm inspired by the Greek goddess of magic. Hecate invokes new spirits to the subterranean space below Krasi, and is a 24 seat European style cocktail bar that provides passage to the modern world of elixirs. There is nothing like it in Boston, New England or in the entire world. Rare and unique spirits are one of the many gifts bestowed upon guests with the caveat that Hecate does not offer something for everyone, Hecate offers something for everyone who wants to experience that which they have not beckoned before.

Demetri also founded Xenia Greek Hospitality restaurant group in 2022. Xenia is the ancient Greek concept of hospitality that is built on guest-friendship. Today, we often forget how important not only the food being served is, but most importantly how it is being served. With a single visit to Krasi, Hecate or any of the Greco locations, guests can experience the highest level of hospitality, with deep care, attention and the sense that each and every person is welcomed like family. That feeling is palpable and only truly experienced by being present in any of their locations.

The team at Xenia Greek Hospitality has been working together for decades in various capacities at notable establishments throughout Boston. In an industry that can be transient and unpredictable, each member of the team has risen through the ranks together and embodies a new wave of company culture that is unprecedented. In addition to providing guests with a super sensory experience, Xenia puts an equally strong attention to training, fulfillment, upward mobility and career enrichment for their staff. Put forth by the Greek gods, the Greek laws of xenia demanded that hospitality, kindness and generosity were extended to a stranger no matter social class or background to create a special bond stronger than friendship. That is the core value and mission of Xenia Greek Hospitality.

Demetri uses his extensive industry experience and knowledge of Greek food to introduce a new world of flavors that consistently surprise and delight the palettes of each one of his guests. He continues to innovate and create truly unique dining experiences and is planning for future expansion in Boston and beyond. Demetri is a graduate of Suffolk University with a degree in international business and marketing.