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George Calombaris Opens New Chinese Restaurant in Sydney’s Inner West, Shifting Focus from Greek Cuisine

Celebrity chef George Calombaris has opened a new Chinese restaurant, Double Happy Chinese Restaurant, in Sydney’s inner west. Managed by Linchpin Hospitality, the venue offers nostalgic Aussie Chinese dishes with a unique twist. Calombaris, known for his Greek cuisine, oversees the menu as the culinary director and has surrounded himself with experienced chefs. This marks a surprising shift for the chef, who will soon return to his Greek roots with two new venues opening in Sydney this autumn.

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Celebrity Chef George Calombaris to Head New Restaurant at Oxford Tavern

Renowned Australian chef George Calombaris is set to take the helm of a new restaurant at Sydney’s Oxford Tavern as part of an ambitious plan by Archibald Capital. The investment firm is aiming to raise $28 million to acquire the pub and five other venues previously owned by the embattled publican Jon Adgemis.

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George Calombaris’ Unexpected Departure from Iconic Victorian Hotel Sparks New Opportunities in Sydney

Celebrity chef George Calombaris has abruptly left his consultancy role at the iconic Hotel Sorrento in Victoria, marking the end of a two-and-a-half-year stint. Despite this setback and recent removal from Sydney’s Alpha restaurant, Calombaris is finding new opportunities with Sydney’s Public Hospitality Group. In a recent Instagram video, Calombaris expressed his gratitude for his time at Hotel Sorrento and hinted at an upcoming role as culinary director with PHG.

"Celebrity chef George Calombaris is set to revive his beloved Greek street food hotspot, Gazi, at The Hellenic House Project in Highett next month. Known for its feta chips and iconic terracotta pot ceiling, Gazi promises a nostalgic return with a month-long menu takeover featuring favorites like prawn kataifi and the famous Bombe Metaxa."

Gazi Returns: A Nostalgic Greek Street Food Revival at The Hellenic House Project”

Celebrity chef George Calombaris is set to revive his beloved Greek street food hotspot, Gazi, at The Hellenic House Project in Highett next month. Known for its feta chips and iconic terracotta pot ceiling, Gazi promises a nostalgic return with a month-long menu takeover featuring favorites like prawn kataifi and the famous Bombe Metaxa.

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Alpha Restaurant Transitions to New Management as Public Hospitality Departs

Jon Adgemis’ Public Hospitality Group has lost a significant asset as the acclaimed Greek restaurant Alpha is no longer part of its portfolio. The hatted Sydney CBD restaurant, owned by the Hellenic Club, had been managed by Public since last December. Recently, discussions about the restaurant’s future culminated in Public’s departure. Con Dedes, an experienced restaurateur, has taken over management as of June 17. A joint statement from the Hellenic Club and Public Hospitality confirmed the mutual agreement to transition the restaurant’s management to Dedes, with chef George Calombaris assisting during the transition period.