Latest news with #Spanakopita
Sydney Morning Herald
07-07-2025
- Business
- Sydney Morning Herald
Find spanakopita toasties, curly fries and more at this sandwich shop in Niddrie
Previous SlideNext Slide Cafe$$$$ Pumping tunes bring the vibe as much as larger-than-life co-owner Joey Sleiman at this new sandwich deli on a north-west shopping strip, a few doors down from sibling cafe Mister Hoffman. It's named like every second Melbourne sanger shop, but Charlie's holds its own in a crowded market. Most punters are after the steak frites sandwich, filled with wagyu rib-eye and curly fries. And for dessert? Chonky choc-chip cookies, or acai. Star sandwich: Spanakopita melt ($18, pictured above right). What this toastie take on Greek spinach pie lacks in traditional filo pastry, it more than makes up for in flavour. Golden-crusted light rye encases feta double trouble, both Persian and Danish, which ooze out of the melt's cross-section. In the mix: baby spinach, braised leek and onion, and enough dill to help herb it up. House-made 'Chilli Lips' dip is a spicy, smoky reprieve from the cheese.
The Age
07-07-2025
- Business
- The Age
Find spanakopita toasties, curly fries and more at this sandwich shop in Niddrie
Previous SlideNext Slide Cafe$$$$ Pumping tunes bring the vibe as much as larger-than-life co-owner Joey Sleiman at this new sandwich deli on a north-west shopping strip, a few doors down from sibling cafe Mister Hoffman. It's named like every second Melbourne sanger shop, but Charlie's holds its own in a crowded market. Most punters are after the steak frites sandwich, filled with wagyu rib-eye and curly fries. And for dessert? Chonky choc-chip cookies, or acai. Star sandwich: Spanakopita melt ($18, pictured above right). What this toastie take on Greek spinach pie lacks in traditional filo pastry, it more than makes up for in flavour. Golden-crusted light rye encases feta double trouble, both Persian and Danish, which ooze out of the melt's cross-section. In the mix: baby spinach, braised leek and onion, and enough dill to help herb it up. House-made 'Chilli Lips' dip is a spicy, smoky reprieve from the cheese.
Perth Now
23-06-2025
- Business
- Perth Now
Greek-inspired revamp for much-loved Cottesloe destination
A popular beach side store and cafe in Cottesloe has had a revamp which exudes Greek Mediterranean bliss as the new owner preps for summer. Cottesloe General Stores has a prime location on Marine Parade with sea views and easy access to the beach and has long been a go-to destination to grab a snack, beach essential or souvenir. Cottesloe local Voula Nelson came out of retirement to take over the store in early March and wanted to bring something new and fresh to the beachfront. 'Part of my motivation to come out of retirement was to give this historic business a brand new look and feel because being a local I felt like it needed some love' Mrs Nelson told Perth Now. A painting of the Greek 'Mati' eye now has prime position on the front exterior wall of the stores. Credit: Cottesloe General Stores/Instagram / Instagram The renovations included repainting the exterior and interior in crisp white and blue and re-doing the signage. A painting of the Greek 'Mati' eye now has prime position on the front exterior wall of the stores. 'My parents were Greek migrants and hospitality is in my blood and in my culture. The Mati has significant meaning in the Greek culture to ward off the evil eye and to my mind, it is a strongly recognised Greek symbol.' said Mrs Nelson. The renovation isn't just cosmetic, Mrs Nelson has introduced tasty Greek treats which lean into her heritage. Cottesloe General Stores sell coffees, snacks and souvenirs in a prime beach side location. Credit: Cottesloe General Stores/Instagram / Instagram 'Every day I am sourcing new food and beverage products . . . it is ever evolving, such as getting food imported straight from Greece such as spanakopita, tiropitta and bougatsa.' Cottesloe General Stores revealed on their Instagram page that Spanakopita is a spinach and feta pastry, Tiropita is a creamy feta pastry and Bougatsa is a pastry with a soft semolina custard filling. Mrs Nelson is a hospitality veteren; she's worked for iconic Perth operators such as Kate Lamont and Nic Trimboli and this is her third Cottesloe business. 'Being a local it comes with a lot of good will but also great expectation. Big shout out to the beautiful people who I work with, they are just fabulous and we all love what we do' Mrs Nelson said. Cottesloe General Stores revealed their renovation in an Instagram post which was flooded with positive comments. 'Santorini vibes!! 🤍💙' one person commented. 'Love this clean fresh look. ❤️' another wrote.
Yahoo
06-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Popular New Jersey Greek Restaurant Closing Down After 9 Years
One of the most popular Greek restaurants in a major New Jersey city is set to close after serving customers for nearly a decade. GreekTown in Hoboken, New Jersey announced that it would be closing on Wednesday. "Thank you Hoboken for the last nine years!!!! It's a good bye for now, keep an eye out for another opening in the future," the restaurant said in a social media post. "All good things must come to an end and the ends is now for Greektown." Visitors flocked to the Garden Street location for a variety of dishes like hummus, tzatziki dip, and Greek soup. Spanakopita was a fan favorite, with visitors enjoying the flaky crust and cream filling of the spinach pie. "Got a Greek salad here almost every day…going to miss this place," one fan said on Reddit. "I ate here about once a week. Really sad to see them go," another fan said, offering the suggestion of a brunch menu when the space eventually reopens elsewhere in the city. Some fans cited another Greek restaurant - Tros Greek Street Food - located close by that seemed to have better options. Tros currently has a 4.5-star rating from customers on Yelp and is located just three minutes away from GreekTown. Rising costs and other factors have hit the restaurant industry hard over the last few months, as establishments have closed all over the country. Large cities, college towns and even small towns have been affected as the hospitality and food industries recover from pandemic-related losses. Many restaurants were able to pivot to services like DoorDash and Uber Eats in 2020, but some owners have argued that the cut the apps take from each delivery isn't enough to justify working with them. Ingredients also cost more than they did several years ago, putting restaurants that were able to break even or turn a small profit into a deficit. Owning a small business in any industry can be difficult, and the variables introduced into an industry like the restaurant business can be catastrophic. We'll see if GreekTown can re-evaluate its business strategy and determine a new path forward ahead of reopening in the future. Popular New Jersey Greek Restaurant Closing Down After 9 Years first appeared on Men's Journal on Jun 5, 2025
