End of Summer Party

Bar Lourinhã and Captain Moonlite are teaming up for a Greek feast complete with ouzo and plate smashing.
Jasmine Crittenden
Published on February 27, 2018

Overview

For one evening, two Victorian hospo institutions will join forces to bring a Greek taverna-inspired party to the inner city. Think ouzo, assyrtiko, fresh seafood, Zorba-style dancing and, needless to say, plenty of plate smashing.

The two venues behind this act of magnificence are Captain Moonlite, Anglesea — where chef Matt Germanchis serves up coastal European dishes — and Bar Lourinhã, a legendary Spanish-Portguese hideaway at 37 Little Collins Street, Melbourne. It's in the latter that the Greek shindig will be taking place.

Germanchis and McConnell will spend the night side-by-side in the kitchen, creating a Greek feast of dishes such as sardine-mint cigars, twice-grilled octopus and lamb with smoked yoghurt and bullhorn peppers (just to name a few). To match, there'll be Greek wine galore and plenty of ouzo.

"We've developed a menu inspired by our travels with flavours that are close to our hearts," says McConnell. "We've had a lot of requests from guests to revive our long table diners, which we started 10 years ago. Hopefully this collaboration will be the first of many to come."

Tickets are $95 per person and include the shared feast, Greek wine, ouzo and plate smashing. To reserve your spot, call (03) 9663 7890 or head to Bar Lourinhã's website.

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