Celebrity chef George Calombaris is back in Melbourne with Auto Greek, a one-month pop-up at Ovolo South Yarra. Showcasing neoclassic Greek cuisine with dishes under $30, the former MasterChef Australia judge reconnects with the city’s vibrant inner-city dining scene.
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Former MasterChef Australia judge George Calombaris joins I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! 2026 as the latest intruder, bringing his cooking skills and past controversies to the South African jungle for a potential redemption arc.
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One of the world’s most recognisable chefs, George Calombaris returns not with fanfare, but with fire – rekindling his love for food, family, and filoxenia at Gazi Sydney, a Greek supper club where the past is honoured, ego is left at the door, and transformation is always on the menu.
Welcome to the neighbourhood; Yitonia.
George Calombaris’ GAZI pop-up lands in Sydney on May 8, 2025, at 235 Victoria St, Darlinghurst, bringing the raw, electric vibe of Athens’ Gazi district. Dive into “Gazi 2013” Soft Shell Crab Souvlaki, bold new dishes, and the Saganaki Martini. Backed by Linchpin Hospitality, this fleeting Greek street food experience won’t last long—don’t miss it!
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.
From the flaky, golden layers of baklava to the creamy, custard-filled galaktoboureko, each dessert is handcrafted with devotion and dedication from the burgeoning culinary venture, Yiayia’s Glyka.
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.
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’ short-lived partnership with Sydney’s Alpha restaurant has ended, with his dishes being removed from the menu. The new owner plans to continue the lighter menu direction introduced by Calombaris, while Calombaris explores other opportunities in Sydney.
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.
The Hellenic Club and Public Hospitality have jointly announced that they have mutually agreed to…
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.
Former MasterChef judges George Calombaris, Matt Preston, and Gary Mehigan are reuniting for a special…
In a surprising turn of events, celebrity chef George Calombaris is venturing north to Sydney’s…
Celebrity chef George Calombaris took a firm stance against racism when he banned a diner…
Nigella Lawson visited George Calombaris’s Hellenic House Project last night and raved about the recently…
Greek Australian George Calombaris will be back in the restaurant game, opening a two-storey Greek…
Former MasterChef judge Greek Australian chef George Calombaris, 44, is returning to Australian TV Network…
George Calombaris has rebuilt his life from rock bottom of his failed restaurateur career after…
Baklava is a layered pastry dessert made of filo pastry, filled with chopped nuts, and sweetened with syrup or honey. It was one of the most popular sweet pastries of Ottoman cuisine and is sold in Greek bakeries, pastry shops and restaurants around the world.
Greek Australian celebrity chef George Calombaris’ restaurant empire is facing voluntary administration. Creditors will reportedly…
George Calombaris has announced the closure of his Hellenic Republic restaurant in Melbourne after he…
George Calombaris has lost a major endorsement deal with WA tourism, after news broke last week…
Rumours are circulating that one of Australia’s most well-known chefs, George Calombaris has gotten married…
George Calombaris, one of Australia’s most well-known chefs, has partnered with Qatar Airways to create…
Stelios Parliaros is Greece’s leading celebrity pastry chef and internationally acclaimed ‘wizard of pastry.’ …
The Archibald Packer’s Prize is actually chosen by the staff of the Art of NSW,…
