Lipsmackingly good [Photo: Scott Needham/SNP5000.COM]
Sydney’s scorching restaurant scene just got even hotter with the opening of The Apollo in Potts Point. From star chef Jonathan Barthelmess (of Manly Pavilion and Coast) and Sam Christie, The Apollo focuses on classic, homey Greek cuisine, with star dishes featuring lamb loin and pork rump slow cooked over wood and served with Greek yoghurt. There’s also an option for the whole table to honour tradition with “The Full Greek” and enjoy a family-style meal. We’d stuff ourselves silly on mains, but we wouldn’t overlook dessert either, with mouth-watering options like “Ouzo-marinated watermelon with pineapple granita” and “walnuts filo pastry with honey” to choose from. How to choose? Better try both, then.
44 Macleay Street, Potts Point, Sydney. T: +61 02 8354 0888. W: theapollo.com.au
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Sun, surf, sand and a good perve
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