admin October 2, 2024
Bahari, the popular Greek restaurant on Swan Street, turns 10 next month, and the venue will celebrate with a feed-me menu of customer favourites and a special birthday cake dessert – available between 8th and 20th October.
The restaurant was opened by ex-Masterchef contestant Philip Vakos and his wife Heleena and Bahari quickly became, and remains, a sought after ‘foodie’ destination in Melbourne.
Despite the hospitality industry currently going through one of its most challenging times, and following two years of Covid lockdowns, Bahari has defied the odds. Phil’s delicious menu of expertly prepared dishes and the pair’s Greek hospitality has attracted loyal and new customers across the decade.
The cosy restaurant has even seen expansion in recent years, with the addition of Upstairs, offering a bar and dining space, perfect for additional weekend guests and private events.
The celebration Birthday Feed Me menu features signature dishes from the last decade, including Baby Stuffed Calamari, Signature Slow Roasted Lamb Shoulder and Phil’s renowned Orange Blossom Baklava.
Bahari Restaurant Turns 10 – Birthday Feed Me menu, $75pp (min 3 people)
To Start
Classic Trio of Dips, with warm Pitta Bread
Saganaki w Honey, & Hazelnuts
Baby Stuffed Calamari w ‘Spanakorizo’
Crumbed Zucchini with Whipped Feta
Ouzo Cured Kingfish
To Follow
Signature Slow Roasted Lamb Shoulder
Lemon & Oregano Chicken ‘Kalamakia’
‘Araka’ & Broadbeans
Cretan Inspired ‘Dakos’ Greek Salad
To Finish
Gringlish Birthday Cake (delicious mix of Greek flavours in a shag-style cake)
Orange Blossom Baklava
Halva Ice Cream
Guests will also find the Birthday dishes on the specials menu, alongside the a la carte and usual banquet menus.
Philip Vakos is thrilled to be celebrating the restaurant’s double-digit birthday. “We are excited to celebrate this huge milestone. We will be showcasing our special Birthday Menu, with all the faves from over the years. And, of course, some fun & an epic Birthday Cake!
“I am not going to say it’s been easy to get Bahari to its 10th birthday. There have been lots of challenges that come with running a small business, namely, of course the two years of lockdowns endured here in Melbourne, and the challenges that still remain today. But it has been rewarding. I love creating dishes and seeing people enjoy our Greek food and hospitality.
“We’re inviting everyone who has dined, enjoyed, and supported Bahari in one way or another – whether in the restaurant, takeaway, or celebrating occasions and events – to come and celebrate with us 8th-20th October. Heleena and I hope to see many familiar faces. And we are looking forward to another decade of Bahari!”
Bahari, 179 Swan Street, Richmond
