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Saturday 6 October 2012

Alpha Ouzeri
Hellenic mezethes a true way of Greek eating

Upon entering this old school Greek place, the front of house theatre kicks off before the door could even close behind me. A blackboard of Alpha Ouzeri specials is brought to the table for closer inspection.

Head chef Harry Tsiukardanis opened the doors of his ouzeri (not tavern) in 2008 and since continued his love with creative Greek cuisine. Seasonal produce is incorporated into his traditional classic favourites with new dishes added to the menu regularly.

Eat: We opted for the Ouzeri menu, to sample the truly unique traditional range of the house mezethes (tasting plates). Good thing we came with hungry eyes and empty stomachs as the delivery of dishes seemed endless.
Mixed dips served with pita bread
Tsatsiki (yoghurt), melitzanosalata (eggplant), tarama (caviar), skorthalia (potato garlic)
Grilled sausage Krasomezze
Pan fried spicy sausage with wine, olives, peppers and chilli topped with feta cheese

Marinated octopus
 
Fillet fish
Fried calamari
Marida

Whitebait lightly pan fried with olive oil and lemon dressing
King Prawns
 
Galactoboureko
Loukoumades
Baclava

Drink: For a night cap, stroll down to Black Pearl (304 Brunswick St Fitzroy) and head upstairs to the Attic.  Ring the bell and enter to experience table service and some of the best cocktails in town. If it's not on the list, no problem. All requests are accommodated.  Evan (the waiter), kept us in good spirits.

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