Michael M.Houllis and Sister Madelyne Houllis LaChance started Houllis’ Island House Inc. D/B/A “Its Greek To Me Foods” in 2005. Houllis’ Island House, the name of their family’s tremendously popular restaurant, was located on Clearwater Beach, Florida for over 30 years.  They first embarked on the difficult task of formulating the soup’s recipe. After over 2 years of experimentation and trials with several companies, they agreed that a perfect product emerged.

The First production of the 15 oz. can began in May 07′ and was delivered to the Houllis’ in late June. Then the marketing began. With no history of either the company or the product, marketing was very difficult.

After several Bay area tastings, a feature video on “Bay News 9″ and some coverage in the “St. Petersburg Times,” the public took notice and stormed the few retail outlets that carried it.
Since then, the soup has reached literally hundreds of retailers, Import Markets, & specialty stores locally and in various markets throughout the country.

including major chains like Walgreens, Sweetbay, Winn Dixie and Publix.

Always available on our website

Its Greek To Me Foods actively participates in Greek Festivals all over the country. Visit us there or enjoy photos in the gallery

The soup is heating up!

Greek Avgolemono Soupa is the traditional lemon & chicken soup served to family & friends for generations. This unique recipe was proudly perfected by the Houllis family & combines renditions enjoyed at the family celebrations and Houllis family owned, “Island House Restaurant” for over 30 years.There is no other soup quite like it… and none done better.

In the childhood memories of every good cook there’s a large kitchen, a warm stove, a simmering pot, and a loving mother.

Its Ready When You Are