Vasso Mazonakis and pastry chef Dimitris Makryniotis are reportedly preparing to exit Routina, the all day café and pastry shop they opened in Glyfada in 2025.
Vasso Mazonakis and pastry chef Dimitris Makryniotis are reportedly preparing to sell their joint business in Glyfada, marking a potential turning point in their professional partnership.
According to Greek media reports, the couple are preparing to step away from Routina, the café and pastry shop they launched with ambitions of establishing a new destination for coffee, desserts and relaxed dining in Athens’ southern suburbs.
The reported development comes during a difficult period for the Mazonakis family following the death of popular Greek singer Giorgos Mazonakis and the intense public attention surrounding the family in the months before and after his passing.
However, it remains unclear whether the reported decision is directly connected to the family controversy.
Routina launched with big ambitions
Routina opened its doors in 2025, bringing together Makryniotis’ experience in pastry making and Mazonakis’ involvement in the business’s overall concept and aesthetic.
The venture was intended to establish a distinctive presence in Glyfada’s competitive café and food scene, combining speciality sweets with an all day hospitality offering.
For the couple, the business represented a shared professional undertaking, with Makryniotis bringing his expertise in confectionery and Mazonakis contributing to the identity and presentation of the venue.
The reported decision to leave the business raises questions about its future, although no official announcement has confirmed the terms of a potential sale.
Reports of negative reactions amid family controversy
According to reports cited by Greek media outlets, the couple faced negative comments and aggressive messages as the controversy surrounding the Mazonakis family attracted widespread attention.
Vasso Mazonakis came under increased public scrutiny following developments involving her brother, including his hospitalisation at Dromokaiteio psychiatric hospital and the subsequent public discussion of family disagreements.
The reports suggest the controversy created an uncomfortable atmosphere for those associated with the family, with the business also reportedly facing negative reactions.
There is no confirmed evidence, however, that the public backlash was the decisive factor behind the reported departure from Routina. Neither Mazonakis nor Makryniotis has publicly clarified the reasons for the reported move.
It also remains unclear whether the decision stems from personal circumstances, commercial considerations or a combination of factors.
Family mourns Giorgos Mazonakis
The reports emerge as the singer’s family continues to deal with his death.
The 40 day memorial service for Giorgos Mazonakis took place on Sunday, October 18, at the Holy Trinity Church in Nikaia, drawing renewed attention to the family.
The service was accompanied by emotional scenes and reported tensions, keeping members of the singer’s family in the public spotlight.
For Vasso Mazonakis, the period has brought intense scrutiny amid grief and public debate over the family’s circumstances.
What happens next for Routina?
The future of Routina remains uncertain.
While reports indicate that Vasso Mazonakis and Dimitris Makryniotis are preparing to leave the business, it has not been established whether the venue will close permanently, be sold to new owners or continue operating under different management.
There has also been no confirmed announcement about the couple’s next professional steps.
Until further details emerge, the reported departure marks a potential end to a business partnership that began with ambitions in Glyfada’s hospitality sector.
For now, the fate of Routina and the reasons behind the reported decision remain unconfirmed.
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