Cinque Wine & Deli joins a global celebration of gastronomy, culture and joie de vivre

• On March 21, 2018, Cinque Wine & Deli proudly took part in Goût de France / Good France, the iconic global gastronomic celebration held under the auspices of the French Embassy in Greece.

On the same day, more than 2,000 selected venues across five continents joined forces to celebrate French culinary culture — its philosophy, values and universal spirit. Cinque Wine & Deli was honored to be among them, representing Greece in this international dialogue of taste, hospitality and cultural exchange.

A Small Wine Bar with a Global Voice

Cinque Wine & Deli has always been a small place with a big vision.
Every day, wine, food and human connection are celebrated around the table — not as trends, but as a way of life.

Participating in Goût de France 2018 marked an important milestone in Cinque’s international journey. It confirmed that a wine bar rooted in Greek culture could stand confidently alongside some of the world’s most respected gastronomic destinations.

That year, Cinque participated with both of its wine bar locations, reinforcing the strength and consistency of its concept.

Greek Wines, French Spirit

Yes — March 21 was a Tuesday.
Yes — it was Cinque’s day off.
And yes — Cinque Wine & Deli continued to serve exclusively Greek wines and Greek products.

Yet, Goût de France is not about imitation.
It is about shared values.

As Alain Ducasse famously stated:

“Parler de cuisine – de cuisine française – c’est parler de joie de vivre, de légèreté, d’optimisme et de plaisir.”

These are values deeply embedded in the Cinque philosophy — values that transcend borders and cuisines.

Evangelia Tseliou & the French Cultural Connection

Cinque’s participation in Goût de France also reflected a deeper, personal connection to French culture, embodied by Evangelia Tseliou, co-founder of Cinque Wine & Deli.

With a long-standing appreciation for French gastronomy, aesthetics and hospitality culture, Evangelia has played a key role in shaping Cinque’s refined yet approachable identity — where structure meets warmth, and savoir-faire meets Greek filoxenia.

This cultural dialogue between Greece and France has always been present at Cinque — not as a theme, but as an influence woven naturally into the guest experience.

International Recognition, Authentic Identity

Being part of Goût de France 2018 further strengthened Cinque’s position as a wine bar with international recognition, without ever compromising its authenticity.

It proved that:

- Greek wine can stand proudly on a global gastronomic stage

- A focused, values-driven concept can travel beyond borders

- Hospitality rooted in culture is universally understood

This moment became yet another chapter in what would later evolve into one of the most awarded and internationally recognized wine bar brands.

A Celebration That Still Resonates

Goût de France 2018 was not just an event.
It was a confirmation of direction.

A reminder that great hospitality is a cultural language, spoken fluently when wine, food and people meet with honesty and respect.

And this is a language Cinque continues to speak — every single day.