Flavours of Greece back again

Flavours of Greece, brings you four weeks of foodie events featuring delectable Greek food, decadent desserts, gastronomic trivia and Barbaresso Oyzo, who are proudly sponsoring the event.
Melbourne's leading Greek speciality chefs and restaurants will share their favourite dishes, and some of their secrets, through a selection of specially-designed dinners inspired by the flavours that make Greek food so unique and loved across the globe.
Now in its third year, the 2012 Flavours of Greece program presents a mix of regional cuisine, classic feasts and contemporary Greek cuisine.
Angela Nicolettou will host an intimate dinner at her new cooking school Angela's Kitchen, with a menu celebrating food from Smyrne, which includes an entree of braised cuttlefish and stuffed mussels followed by spiced meatballs and pilaf.
Vas Donoudis, who recently opened Shed 5 at South Wharf with Sydney restaurateur Stan Sarris, will be offering a feast of Macedonian dishes including tyrokafteri (hot pepper and cheese dip) and trahana (delicious wintery soup of milk and wheat).
Philip Vakos puts a Made in Greece stamp on his special menu at the recently re-launched Spitiko in South Melbourne.
Travis McAuley from Hellenic Republic combines his passion for Greek food and fresh produce to create an enticing menu, complimented with matching Greek wines.
Salona will delight with a five-course menu evoking the rustic village dining experience. Think grilled kidney crepinette, rabbit liver braised with shallots, and roasted lamb's head with brain and raisin pilaf.
Philhellene stays true to its provincial cuisine, focusing on southern Greek island cooking.
Matt Germanchis at Pei Modern will be using locally sourced produce by Greek-Australians to present a contemporary Greek menu. To celebrate the arrival of spring, the Greek Deli Taverna in South Yarra will be putting on a traditional Whole Roast Suckling Pig Dinner.
Kri Kri will host a fun night of Greek Trivia, complete with good food, prizes and Barbaresso Oyzo cocktails. And leave room for a special dessert degustation experience from Dream Greek Patisserie.
To make a reservation for Flavours of Greece visit www.antipodesfestival.com.au/flavours
Events for Flavours of Greece include:
Angela's Kitchen:
Food from Smyrna
Secret Northcote address to be advised to guests
48 hours prior.
Tuesday 28 August, 7:00 pm
Pei Modern
Collins Place, 45 Collins Street, Melbourne
Tuesday 4 September, 6:30 pm
Philhellene: Southern Greek island cooking
551-553 Mount Alexander Rd, Moonee Ponds
Wednesday 5 September, 6:30 pm
Shed 5: Food from Macedonia in modern day
Australia
37 South Wharf Promenade, South Wharf
Tuesday 11 September, 6:30 pm
Spitiko: Made in Greece
270 Park Street, South Melbourne
Wednesday 12 September, 6.30pm
Barbaresso Oyzo Triva Night
Kri Kri - 39-41 Little Bourke Street, City
Friday 14th September, 6:30 pm
Greek Deli & Taverna: Whole Roast Suckling Pig Dinner
583 Chapel Street, South Yarra
Wednesday 19 September, 7:00 pm
Dream Greek Patisserie: Dessert degustation
720 Chapel Street, South Yarra
Thursday 20 September, 6.45 pm
Salona: Athenian High Tea
260A Swan Street, Richmond
Sunday 23 September, 3:00 pm
Hellenic Republic: Passion and the product
434 Lygon Street Brunswick
Tuesday 25 September, 7:00 pm
Salona: Nose to tail dining
260A Swan Street, Richmond
Thursday 27 September, 6.30 pm