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The perfect ingredients for any occasion

Posted on January 31, 2019 by - News & Reviews

Whether it’s an intimate dinner, a celebration with friends or a big bash to mark a milestone at the office, a truly memorable hospitality experience involves a blend of essential ingredients.

At George’s Mediterranean Bar and grill we are seasoned restauranteurs, who have established a stellar Sydney reputation for serving up cuisine, events and functions to suit every occasion.

Here’s an insight into the perfect ingredients for any occasion that continue to define our success…

Flavour

Imagine sumptuous seafood, succulent mains, and sensational share plates to enjoy among friends, all served with a distinctly Mediterranean twist.

This is the heart and soul of our menu at Georges, where we source the finest seasonal produce available to serve up a menu packed full of exquisite flavour.

Our menu is a nod to popular Greek flavours with a contemporary Australian influence, and it delights our clientele time and again.

We utilise traditional mouthwatering Mediterranean accompaniments like lemon, olive oil, tomato, feta and rosemary to release the fresh flavours of every meal.

Tradition and culture

George’s Mediterranean Bar and Grill owes much of its cooking technique and menu influence to our distinctly Greek roots.

That sees our menu heavily focused food as a celebration. Share plates, or mezze, are a feature, and banquet dining is a highlight, while our a la carte is also destined to delight.

As part of the Mediterranean tradition, many elements of the menu incorporate seafood, lamb, olives, feta and fresh produce, which are all items readily available and widely used for centuries in Greece.

Atmosphere

A true dining experience is one part food to satiate the soul, and one part a dining atmosphere to delight the senses.

We’re proud to boast an enviable reputation for both. Located at Darling Harbour, our indoor/outdoor restaurant overlooks the lively ambience of the waterfront.

From this vantage point we have the chance to witness some of Sydney’s most exciting events, but also enjoy an endless and ever-changing vista of the city’s picturesque harbour. There are the long, lazy days of summer, the twinkling lights of an autumn eve by the water, the crisp, cool colours of winter and the sparkling waterfront rejuvenation that comes with spring.

Any time of the year, George’s offers a waterfront destination that is chic, comfortable and always designed to delight.

Service

At its heart hospitality is about service. It’s about feeling warmly welcomed, well cared for and indulged in an atmosphere of relaxed surrounds.

With decades of hospitality experience, George’s Mediterranean Bar and grill is proud to offer service that complements our commitment to flavour and the welcoming ambience of our venue.

About George’s

Located on the King Street Wharf amidst the beauty and excitement of Darling Harbour, George’s Mediterranean Bar and Grill is renowned as one of Sydney’s premier eateries. Come share the Greek hospitality for which we are renowned as we serve up harbourside dining in simply stunning surrounds.

You can learn more about our function facilities here, or contact us directly for further advice

What makes it Mediterranean?

Posted on May 31, 2017 by - News & Reviews

Think Mediterranean cuisine and the mind willingly turns to fresh and zesty flavours like lemon, yogurt and olives, succulent seafood or meats tended to with love, and slow-cooked to flavoursome supremacy.

These are all essential elements of the Greek cooking style which dates back 4000 years, but there’s so much more to cuisine than just ingredients, and here’s why…

Rich Mediterranean history

Greek cuisine has a culinary tradition that is part of the history and the culture of Greece.

Based on what can be grown and sourced locally, its flavours change with the season and the geography of the region, but essential elements have long included olive oil, lemon and wine. Wheat is also a traditional ingredient lending itself to semolina pastas, flour and bread.

While Greek food has influenced others, and undoubtedly others have influenced Greek cuisine, at its heart is readily available produce that is grown and sourced within the local region.

Fresh produce

Vegetables and fresh produce have traditionally held a central position in the creation of Greek food, and cooking is traditionally based on the flavours of what’s readily available and in season. Favoured vegetables include tomato, eggplant, zucchini, and onions, and a select array of herbs including oregano, dill, bay leaves, garlic, basil, and mint.

Meats and seafood

Again location has dictated the type of meats used in Greek cooking, with the climate and terrain favouring the breeding of goats and sheep, rather than beef. This makes lamb one of the key meats used in meals.

Communities along Greece’s lengthy coastline were influenced by the range of seafood available. From sardines, to anchovies, calamari, cuttlefish, octopus, lobster and a vast array of fish, the Aegean and Mediterranean Seas were bountiful in their supply and variety of seafood.

Cheese and yoghurt

While for many Feta immediately springs to mind, Greece boasts a huge array of cheeses with flavours that range from mild to strong, and textures that vary from creamy to hard or crumbly. Most are created using sheep or goat’s milk, and the tradition of making them dates back centuries.

Meanwhile Greek yoghurt with its smooth texture and rich flavour has become one of the country’s most successful exports.

Warm Mediterranean hospitality

But it’s not just the ingredients that influence the style and flavours of Greek cooking, it’s the traditional methods used in preparation and the ethos behind it. Preparation involves minimal refinement where the flavours and ingredients are encouraged to speak for themselves.

Eating is a pastime to be enjoyed, never rushed, and an experience that is shared at leisure with family and friends.

Health benefits

With its attributes of fresh fruit, vegetables, healthy fats as found in olive oil, seafood, and only a select use of meats, the Mediterranean diet is renowned for its health benefits.

Coupled with a leisurely eating style, the Mayo Clinic notes it has been shown to reduce the risk of heart disease, cancer, and Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.

“For these reasons, most if not all major scientific organizations encourage healthy adults to adapt a style of eating like that of the Mediterranean diet for prevention of major chronic diseases.”

About George’s

George’s Mediterranean Bar and Grill continues the ethos of using the finest fresh ingredients in flavoursome meals designed to be shared with family and friends.

Join us at our picturesque Sydney location in Darling Harbour to experience all the joy, tradition and warm hospitality that encapsulates Greek cuisine.