Yasu Hello Moi

I’m Aino Mavrigiannakis, a Greek-Finnish chef and entrepreneur based in Helsinki. Through Ataraxia Life, I share Food, Roots, Rebellion—bringing people together with Greek food, cultural traditions, and new ways of gathering, whether at a cooking class, pop-up, event, or through catering.

My Story

I was born in New York, grew up in Chania, Crete, and later moved to Finland. Food has always been at the center of my life—as a way to gather, share, and belong.

In Crete, meals stretched into hours, filled with stories, laughter, and community. Those moments shaped how I see food and why I care about creating spaces around it.

After years in professional kitchens, I chose a different path. I wanted to step away from the fast pace and build something of my own—where food is honest, generous, and shared.

That’s how Ataraxia Life began. Ataraxia is a Greek word for balance and ease, and it’s the philosophy at the heart of everything I do.

This is where food, roots, and rebellion meet.