About Chef Dimitri
Chef Dimitri Xinidis
Originally from Athens, Greece, Dimitri Xinidis, Executive Chef of Clayton’s Siesta Grille, started in the food industry by helping out at the family restaurant in Osprey, Florida. Inspired by his parents, Dimitri began his culinary career in 1999 when he attended the American Culinary Academy. Upon graduation, Dimitri was employed with the four star Peabody Hotel in Orlando and other prestigious establishments throughout Florida. Siesta Grille’s Mediterranean influenced menu items are reflective of Dimitri’s culinary and cultural experiences.