Tale of the Tape: Opa
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Opa is opa-ning Thursday, February 10 at 1311 Sansom Street. The ramshackle space has been transformed into a modern Greek restaurant and bar. Owners are the brother-sister team of George Tsiouris and Vasiliki Tsiouris.
The Space
- Designed by Jun Aizaki of Crème Design
- Creme also designed:
- Chifa
- Distrito
- Garces Trading Co.
- Village Whiskey
- Zama
- 70 Seats
- 24 of which are at the square bar
- Bar is made of river rock
- Wooden canopy of birch wood serves as a back drop for the bar area
- Banquette area features plaster wall with recessed candle-lit lanterns
The Food
- Executive Chef Andrew Brown
- 20 years of culinary experience
- Executive chef at White Dog Cafe
- Sous chef at Django
- Menu includes traditional family recipes finessed to modern standards
- Highlights include:
- Gyros sliders
- Octopus cured and grilled with a chickpea fondue and chili oil
- Zimi, a baked pita filled with feta cheese
- Pastitsio, made with semolina pasta, ground sirloin and bechamel
- Bifteki, a feta stuffed burger topped with tomato, dill and cucumber relish
- Striped Bass, served with garbanzo bean souffle and sauteed spinach
- Prices range from $3 to $24
- Full Menu
The Drink
- Signature beverages are infused with Greek-inspired flavors
- Highlights include:
- Antho – cucumber vodka, lemon and dill
- Kerasi – bourbon, lemon and cherries
- Cocktails range from $9 to $11.
- Eight local craft beers on tap
- Beers range from $4 to $7
- 11 wines available by glass
- 20 wines by bottle
- Wine by glass ranges $8 to $11
- Bottle prices range from $35 to $90
- Drink Menu
Opa
1311 Sansom St
215- 545-0170
Opa is open for dinner Monday through Saturday beginning at 5pm.
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