This Just in: The Greek Food & Wine Festival is Launching Next Month, So Be Prepared to Embark on a Hellenic Culinary Journey
Some of the best Greek restaurants in Melbourne will play host to events celebrating the amazing diversity of Greek food and wine.
The Greek Food & Wine Society has just announced The Greek Food & Wine Festival, a month-long series of immersive dining events coming to Melbourne this May. Hosted across many of Melbourne's most dynamic and loved Greek venues, the festival will showcase the best of Hellenic Food, wine and culture.
The Greek Food & Wine Society was established to bring together food lovers, winemakers, chefs and cultural advocates, elevating the culinary dialogue around Greek food and celebrating the sophisticated landscape of Mediterranean food and wine in Melbourne.
There is no mistaking that the last few years have seen Melbourne undergo a long-overdue Greek dining revival, with countless new spots opening up, and old-timey establishments being revamped for the next generation. So there's no doubt this festival will be met with much enthusiasm and encouragement.
Some of the best Greek restaurants in Melbourne will play host to events celebrating the amazing diversity of Greek food and wine. "Greek food is so much more regional and exceptional than many realise — beyond the moussaka and souvlaki that most people know and love. We're at a moment where Greek cuisine deserves to be celebrated and shared in all its wonderful depth," says Meni Valle, President of The Greek Food & Wine Society.
Events not to be missed include a one-night-only dinner at Astoria Bar Kè Grill in collaboration with Nico Lazaridi, one of the big names in Greek wine. The evening will offer a rare opportunity to taste some of the winery's exceptional wines in Melbourne, paired with a bold menu.
You can also experience a Greek Island Feast at South Melbourne's Aegli. Chef Ioannis Kasiodokostas, born and trained in Greece, brings exceptional skill and an authentic understanding of Hellenic food to each dish. The fine-dining four-course degustation draws inspiration from the sun-soaked Greek Islands. Find the details of the events online now.
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