Summer Delicious Desserts

June 16, 2015

Two wonderful summer desserts are new to our menu –

KARYDOPITA – SPICED WALNUT CAKE: whipped milk chocolate clove ganache, bing cherry caramel

and

TARTA VANILIAS – VANILLA CREAM TART: vanilli bean cream, filo, manouri, local strawberries, sweet parsley (see photo)

Welcome Sommelier Steven Brown

May 21, 2015

We are delighted to welcome Steven on Thursday nights to delight and educate our customers about Greece and the outstanding old and new wines coming out of this diverse terrain.  (see WSJ articles recently posted about Greece”s craftsmanship and value wines: Ode on Grecian White Wines—a Modern Success Story  and Wines That Greece Can Bank On.)

Bio of Steven D. Brown CS, C.S.W-

For over 25 years, Steven D. Brown has been a driving force in the support of wine education, and the promotion of fine food and wine.
As Sommelier, Steven has been one of the ten Sommeliers to be invited to participate in Robert Parker”s Wine Advocate Fund for Philanthropy 100 Point Wine Weekend.  He has won many awards from the Wine Spectator for wine lists and wine programs he has managed and designed. His programs have also garnered praise in Food and Wine and Bon Appétit.  He is a member of the Society of Wine Educators and is currently pursuing the coveted title of Certified Wine Educator. As a certified Sommelier and member of the Guild of Sommeliers Steven is in pursuit of the Master Sommelier title.

Taking Flight with Andrea Englisis

April 1, 2015

Tonight- April 1 – Kalo Mina!

Special guest, Andrea Englisis of Athenee Importers, NY, will be visiting Omega this evening to discuss, Greek wines, food and life, and we”ve put together excellent ways to experience these magnificent Greek wines.

First, we are highlighting an excellent Wine and Dine dinner menu, four courses and six wines for $80 per person*. (*Tax and Gratuity not included)

Second, we”ve created an outstanding wine flight – featuring all six wines for $40 per person.

Third, just Red Flight or just White Flight – $20 per person.

Fourth, we”ll open the bottle, you drink a glass.

All of the details of these specials are listed below, make your reservation (206) 257-4515, or try walking-in.

Kalo Mina Wine Dinner – April 1

March 24, 2015

Omega Ouzeri’s Greek Wine and Dine Dinner with Andrea Englisis of Athenee Importers

SEATTLE (April 1, 2015) – Omega Ouzeri’s first Greek Wine and Dine Tasting took place on St. Patrick’s Day and was such a hit we are doing it again to celebrate Kalo Mina – or Happy Month! Kalo mina is a Greek greeting on the first of the month to wish one another good luck for the month – kind of like Happy New Year but twelve times a year! Omega is starting the new month with a second wine dinner tasting with the hope of making this a new tradition on the Hill.

To kick off this tradition, Andrea Englisis of Athenee Importers will be visiting to talk about the wines that will be featured, Wednesday, April 1, beginning at 7PM. Seats are limited to twenty-four and reservations are required with a credit card to hold.

Food Menu designed and prepared by Seattle’s Thomas Soukakos and Omega’s Executive Chef Vironas Papatheodorou, with wine pairing assistance from Unique Wine’s Natalie Volz.

Dinner Menu includes the following dishes with Greek wine pairings for $80 per person:

Welcome: Domain Spiropoulos “Ode Panos” Brut

Starters:

PSOMI – Columbia City Bread, koroneiki Kalamata e.v.o. , marinated olives

YIAOURTI TZATZIKI – TZATZIKI : Greek yogurt, cucumber, garlic, dill oil

KESSARIA FLUTES – BEEF PASTRAMI AND CHEESE PIES: bastourma, kasseri, filo

Wine: Mercouri “Foloi” Roditis/Viogner

 

Mains: (First Round)

OCTAPODI – GRILLED OCTOPUS:  Yukon gold potatoes, bitter greens, goat horn Chile vinaigrette

VLITA ME ANCHOVIES KAI KAPARI – BRAISED AMARANTH GREENS, fried  lemon and oil

Wine: Gai’a “Wild Ferment” Assyrtiko

 

Mains: (Second Round)

MOSCHARI FOURNOU KOKKINISTO – BRAISED BEEF: aromatic spiced tomato sauce

MANESTRA YIOUVETSI – BROWN BUTTER ORZO: mytzithra cheese

Wines:

• Domain Spiropoulos “Red Stag” Agiorgitiko
• Thymiopoulos “Uranos” Xinomavro

 

Dessert

EKMEK KATAIFI – Shredded wheat fillo, pastry cream, mastiha whipped cream, pistachios

Wine: Samos “Anthemis” Muscat

Reservations are required for Omega’s Greek Wine and Dine Dinner, and can be made by calling 206-257-4515 or info@omegaouzeri.com.

$80 per person includes four food courses and six wine tastings. Does not include tax or service. A credit card number will be required to reserve a spot.

For more information, please contact Rebecca Soukakos at info@omegaouzeri.com or (206) 257-4515.

About Omega Ouzeri

Omega Ouzeri redefines traditional Greek recipes around the long-standing tradition of “meze”, small plates, of exceptional food, to be shared by everyone around the table with ouzo, tsipouro, and Greek wine.  Omega promises to put Capitol Hill on the map for outstanding Greek cuisine, unique Greek wines and lively Greek fun. www.omegaouzeri.com

 

About Andrea Englisis and Athenee Importers

Athenee Importers, established in 1975, is the largest importer and distributor of fine wine, spirits and beer from Greece and Cyprus in the United States. Athenee’s mission is to represent producers that believe in the new philosophy of winemaking. We believe that wineries that are their owner’s passion produce the best products regardless of the number of bottles produced annually. Andrea is part-owner of Athenee Importers, located on Long Island, NY, www.atheneeimporters.com.

 

Greek Wine and Dine Tasting – March 17

March 3, 2015

Event Press Release TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 2015 at 7:00pm Omega Ouzeri’s first Greek Wine and Dine Tasting with Sotiris Bafitis SEATTLE (March 17, 2015) – Omega Ouzeri’s first Greek Wine and Dine Tasting is taking place Tuesday, March 17, beginning at 7 PM, in Omega’s private mezzanine. Tasting will be led by Sotiris Bafitis, of New York and DC’s Verity Wine Partners and SBS, along with food menu by Seattle’s Thomas Soukakos and Omega’s Executive Chef Vironas Papatheodorou. The wine tasting and dinner is sure to help Seattleleites navigate and enjoy the complex and rich gastronomical culture of Greece.   “Our mission at Omega is to showcase the extraordinary depth and diversity of Greece’s gastronomic tradition and wine is at the heart of this tradition dating back more than 6,000 years,” says Thomas Soukakos, owner/manager of Omega Ouzeri. “With the help of Sotiris Bafitis, we’ve selected an array of artisanal producers, appellations and distinctive, indigenous grapes that integrate a tradition like no other, with the best of modern winemaking.”   Tasting Menu includes the following dishes with Greek wine pairings for $80 per person:

Starters:

• Stridia: chilled oysters, champagne mignonette
• Tzatziki: Greek yogurt, cucumber, garlic, dill oil
• Tiganito kalamari: golden fired squid, citrus zest
• Krostini me horta: braised greens and gigantes puree

   Wines:

• Antonpoulos Adoli Ghis 2013(Peloponnese)
• Karamolegos Ferendini 2013 (Santorini)

Mains: (First Round)

• Kolokithokeftedes: zucchini cakes, feta, mint, scallions, garlic aioli
• Thallassino Kritharoto: orzo risotto, seared prawns and mussels

   Wines:

• Antonopoulos Malagouzia 2013 (Peloponnese)
• Argatia White 2013 (Naoussa)

 

Mains: (Second Round)

• Soutzoukakia: grilled meatballs, tomato jam, yogurt sauce
• Kleftiko arni psito: roasted lamb, oregano, kasseri, lemon sauce

   Wines:

• Antonopoulos Private Collection 2009 (Peloponnese)
• Kokkinos Naoussa 2011 (Naoussa)
• Antonopoulos Nea Dris 2006 (Peloponnese)

 

Desserts:

• Chocolate Baklava Bites
• Mastiha Creme Pot de Creme

   Wine:

• Mercouri Mavrodaphne. (Peloponnese)

Reservations are required for Omega’s Greek Wine and Dine Tasting, and can be made by calling 206-257-4515 or info@omegaouzeri.com.   For more information, please contact Rebecca Soukakos at info@omegaouzeri.com or (206) 257-4515.

About Omega Ouzeri

Omega Ouzeri redefines traditional Greek recipes around the long-standing tradition of “meze”, small plates, of exceptional food, to be shared by everyone around the table with ouzo, tsipouro, and Greek wine.  The vision of Greek restaurateur Thomas Soukakos of El Greco, Vios Café & Marketplace on Capitol Hill, and Vios at Third Place in Ravenna, Omega promises to put Capitol Hill on the map for outstanding Greek cuisine and lively Greek fun. www.omegaouzeri.com

About Sotiris Bafitis and SBS

The Focus of SBS is to select and market Greek wines to the US. We aim to select regional and hard to find wines that can showcase the complex and rich gastronomical culture Greece has to offer. We are determined to show why one should “Savor Greece”!

New Happiness Menu

February 26, 2015

If this menu doesn”t make your day happier, only a trip to Greece will!
Hope to see you for Happy Hours – 4-6pm.

Some Highlights:

Specialty Cocktails

OLIVE OIL MARTINI
SAFFRON TSIPOURO
RAKOMELO NEGRONI
OUZITO
MASTIHA DREAM
METAXA SIDECAR

Meze

KOLOKITHOKEFTEDES

zucchini fritters: feta, mint, scallions, garlic aioli

TSIPOURO MEZE

smoked trout, kopanisti, house pickles, crostini

CHICKEN GYRO BITES

grilled chicken, pita tzatziki, red onion, tomato

OUZO MEZE

deli plate, bastourma, loukaniko, graviera, tzatziki, crostini

OMEGA SLIDERS

Painted Hills beef, roasted tomato, feta, red onion

MAROULI

butter lettuce salad, feta vinaigrette, Nueske’s bacon, soft boiled egg

 

 

Download Full Happy Hour Menu

Happy Hour Menu Feb 26

Valentine’s Day in Greece – Almost

January 31, 2015

Saturday, February 14, 2015

Want to take your Valentine to Greece? We”ll help make it happen with our special Valentine Menu. Or double date and make it a Greek adventure with friends.
For Reservations: (206) 257-4515

Opening Day – Thursday, January 29

January 27, 2015

Our long awaited soft opening, will begin one week!  Thursday, January 29, we look forward to sharing our Mezethes and Tsipouro – the only establishment in Washington serving Tsipouro!

Bring your friends and be transported to yia yia”s kitchen or a Santorini balkóni, over looking the sunset.  We are excited to share with you the Greek experience.