Uwishunu.com

Tweet

 

Greek-American brother-sister team George and Vasiliki Tsiouris are behind the restaurant.
(Photo courtesy Opa)

New Modern Greek restaurant-bar Opa is officially open in Midtown Village.

“Opa” is a traditional Greek exclamation of glee, used to express the carefree aura that embodies the Greek spirit. To that end, the restaurant evokes the warm Gazi neighborhood of Athens, featuring an expansive 24-seat bar made of river rock, dramatic wooden birch-branch canopy and an intimate banquette area, the perfect setting to feature the kitchen’s fresh interpretations of traditional Greek fare.

Opa’s menu includes finessed versions of traditional family recipes. Among the dishes are Gyros served slider-style with grilled lamb, yogurt sauce, cucumber, onion and tomato; Zimi, a baked pita filled with feta cheese; Pastitsio, made with semolina pasta, ground sirloin and béchamel, baked individually in a cast iron pot; and Bifteki, a feta-stuffed local grass-fed burger topped with a tomato, dill, cucumber relish and served with oregano fries.

Bonus: Executive Chef Andrew Brown’s strong relationships with Lancaster County farmers result in consistent procurement of fresh organic, locally grown foods.

The signature beverages at Opa make use of Greek-inspired flavors such as the refreshing Antho made with cucumber vodka, lemon and dill; and the succulent Kerasi made with bourbon, lemon and cherries. The wine selection focuses on Greek varietals designed to complement the flavorful dishes.

Check out the full menu, below. And click here to listen to Opa restaurant owners brother-sister team George and Vasiliki Tsouris talk about modern Greek food, the changing community, and running a business with your sibling.

Opa
1311 Sansom Street
www.opaphiladelphia.com