Who says you need to trek to a secluded Greek village to savor authentic local delicacies? Thomas and George Douzis aren’t just bringing Greek cuisine to Greek tables; they are on a quest to sprinkle the magic of Greece’s culinary treasures right onto your plate, wherever you are.

From a young age, Thomas’s grandfather and father instilled in Thomas an entrepreneurial drive and a deep-rooted love of Greek cuisine. With a passion for food and an eye for design, Thomas attended the University of Macedonia, earning a degree in Applied Informatics in Economics. Following graduation, Thomas joined the family business, working at his father’s logistic company. Together with his brother George, Thomas partnered with the best local producers to optimize their production and packaging processes in order to establish the Ergon consumer brand.

This culinary journey began in Thessaloniki with a boutique hotel, where guests were treated to more than a mere stay; they embarked on a culinary adventure. The story evolved in Athens, with ERGON’s second chapter intro- ducing a grocery store, offering a handpicked selection of Greece’s finest products to both locals and visitors.
Today, ERGON has expanded its roots across borders, boasting 23 locations, including both company-owned shops and franchises. From the dynamic streets of the UK to the sun-drenched corners of Cyprus, each ERGON store celebrates Greek culture. Their flagship, Ergon Agora, is more than a supermarket; it’s a community nexus where the bakery’s warm aroma, the butcher’s expertise, and the fishmonger’s fresh catch converge, leading to a restaurant that highlights the primal charm of cooking with fire.
In a fast-paced world, the Douzis brothers and ERGON remind us of the value in slowing down to savor a meal rich in tradition. It’s a slice of the slow life, offered in an era that’s always in motion.