Friday, March 8, 2024
Alpha, a renowned Greek dining establishment managed by PUBLIC Hospitality since December 2023, is poised for a rejuvenation with the addition of Chef George Calombaris to the team in April as a creative collaborator.
Anticipate a revamped food menu crafted by Calombaris, featuring a refreshing and playful array of Greek dishes, complemented by an updated cocktail selection from the creative minds behind Maybe Sammy. Prepare for an infusion of vitality as Alpha embarks on this exciting new chapter.
“Peter Conistis has done amazing things for the profile of Greek cuisine and I feel honoured to be able to continue to evolve Alpha,” says Calombaris.“I’m going to tweak the dining experience and part of that will be relaxing the menu, amping up the atmosphere and introducing a whole lot of fun.”
Even with Peter Conistis gone, the Alpha team persists, led by Head Chef Alessandro Mandelli (formerly of Grana), who has dedicated over a year to the restaurant. George Calombaris has brought Joey Commerford (previously at The Press Club and Vue de monde) from Melbourne to serve as the General Manager.
“The Alpha team have been very welcoming and we’re all excited to introduce this new chapter of Alph ato guests,” says Calombaris.“Sydneysiders were always very supportive of my restaurants in Melbourne so I’m pumped to have a space to share my food in Sydney.
”The changes, including the introduction of the revamped food and drink menus, a light interior makeover, a more distinct bar area and a potential cheeky Greek karaoke room, will kick in from April; the date still to be confirmed. Calombaris will be in Sydney every fortnight for the next six months to guide Alpha into the next phase.
Friday, March 8, 2024
