GREAT GREEK CUISINE

A true Greek delight A true Greek delight

A whole lot of passion and love goes into creating the Greek destination that is The Athens Yacht Club. Beautiful food and a warm, welcoming atmosphere make the restaurant a standout in Christchurch’s dining scene, that has people coming back time and time again.

Its specialty is Greek cuisine, o ered with professional service and a family vibe. Owners Emilios and Rebecca Kotzikas o er comfort food that encapsulates the Greek way of life.

“Real Greek food from the heart; it’s all about passionate chefs, quality ingredients, and traditional recipes dating back hundreds of years,” says Emilios. “It is about culture, comfort, family, and life itself. We strive to bring you the total Greek experience with a ordable quality, authenticity, and hospitality being our top priority.”

Aside from the passionate owners and caring sta , diners join this extended family, soaking up the relaxed atmosphere, the wonderful service,

Fine BBQ charred and smoked meats, steaks and skewers, small plates and platters. Come relax and enjoy the best view on ‘The Terrace’. Level 1, 134 Oxford Terrace, Chch www.viaductrestaurant.co.nz and most of all the delicious food. Seduced by “Greek food fi t for the gods”, and by generous portions, diners never leave unsatisfi ed or hungry.

Sourcing local produce and premium meat and fi sh, the carefully curated menu celebrates fresh and vibrant ingredients, bringing the authentic fl avours of Greece to Christchurch.

Some of the menu heroes include the cheese saganaki – fl amed Greek cheese with honey, oregano, and metaxa, the slow roasted pork belly with full crackling, carrot puree, fennel eggplant and dill relish, the 1.2kg slow roasted Te Mana lamb shoulder, the stu ed eggplant, the prawn saganaki, the two new ‘specialty salads’ and one of the new desserts, the namelaka - white

Hearty, wholesome, delicious!

Tasty, local and seasonal food, served at the bar or at our dining space. Open six days from Tuesday to Sunday. Lunches Friday to Sunday from 1pm 4 New Regent St, Christchurch Book online or call www.gingin.co.nz 03 365 1560

chocolate and yoghurt, caramelised fi lo with freeze-dried raspberries. Thank goodness Greek food is made to share because choosing just one meal is no easy task!

And it’s not just the food menu that will have you spoiled for choice.

Athens’s new beverage list features an array of carefully selected New Zealand wines, speciality cocktails and craft beers. The wine list celebrates the amazing winemakers of Canterbury and the wider South Island, some North Island gems, as well as a few delicious international options. For those wanting to celebrate a special occasion there is also a large range of beautiful Champagne options that cover both ends of the price spectrum.

This move towards a more locally curated wine list was important to Emilios. He not only wants to support our local industry, he wants more people to realise how good our local wines really are and to o er an array of wines that are not readily available in stores, showcasing some of the world-class o erings that New Zealand winemakers produce.

The craft beer selection is from a local favourite, Cassels Brewing Co, and the cocktail list has Greek-inspired creations sure to delight everyone’s taste buds.

Emilios and Rebecca believe that dining out should be a memorable experience, every time. This is at the core of what they strive to o er everyone that walks through the door. Serving beautiful food, created with passion is a big part of that, but so too is the hospitality they deliver which creates a true point of di erence.

“People forget what hospitality means. For us, it’s loving each person that walks in the door and treating them the way they should be treated. We look after them, greet them with a smile, and make sure they have a great experience.”

Because of this, stepping through the club doors is like becoming part of one big happy Greek family.

Calling all seafood lovers, March is the month to remember. To celebrate Blu Oyster season, The Athens Yacht Club will again be hosting a Bottomless Blu Oyster and Champagne event. Defi nitely one to put in your calendar.

Open seven nights from 5pm until late, bookings are essential so don’t delay and book your table today.

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