Omega Ouzeri Explained

Omega Ouzeri
Current-Owner:Thomas Soukakos
Chef:Thomas Soukakos
Food-Type:Greek
Street-Address:1529 14th Avenue
City:Seattle
County:King
State:Washington
Zip:98122
Country:United States
Coordinates:47.6149°N -122.3144°W
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Omega Ouzeri was a Greek restaurant and bar on Seattle's Capitol Hill, in the U.S. state of Washington.[1] [2] [3] The restaurant closed permanently on January 31, 2024.

Description

The Greek restaurant Omega Ouzeri was located on Capitol Hill. The interior had a white and blue color scheme and the flag of Greece was displayed on the exterior. The restaurant served grilled octopus, sea bass,[4] lamb shoulder stifado with Sifnian chickpeas,[5] and oysters in rosé vinegar and shallot mignonette.[6] The brunch menu included bougatsa, meze, gyros, and a pork belly benedict with harissa hollandaise sauce.[7]

For New Year's Eve in 2019, the restaurant offered a four-course meal with meze platters as well as feta fondu, octopus, poached grouper, pan-seared duck breast, and vegetarian moussaka as options.[8] For Easter in 2021, during the COVID-19 pandemic, the restaurant offered take-out meals with pita and dips, lamb shoulder with lemon roasted potatoes, spanakopita, beet salad, and rice pudding or baklava.[9]

Lonely Planet says, "In an unassuming, square brick building, Omega Ouzeri's doors open to a bright, airy restaurant, pristine in white and baby blue, with metallic and marble accents throughout. Omega celebrates ouzo (a traditional anise-flavored aperitif), and its dishes range from gigantes (braised butter beans) to octapodi (grilled octopus) and are prepared thoughtfully and beautifully."[10] According to KING-TV's Ellen Meny, the restaurant has "one of the largest Greek wine lists on the West Coast, as well as a wide variety of ouzo".[11]

History

Thomas Soukakos opened the restaurant in January 2015.[12] Zoi Antonitsas became chef later in the year.[13]

The restaurant closed permanently on January 31, 2024.[14]

Reception

Thrillist says, "This Capitol Hill Greek spot does a fairly good impression of Greek island life, serving up small plates to the tune of fried Greek potatoes and roasted cauliflower with taramosalata. Casual and filled with conversation background noise, the brightly lit space is ideal for date night -- with a significant other, or your appetite."[15] Omega topped The National Heralds 2022 list of the top ten Greek restaurants in the United States.[16] Gabe Guarente, Mark Van Streefkerk, and Jade Yamazaki Stewart included Omega in Eater Seattle's 2022 overview of 25 "essential" Capitol Hill restaurants.[17]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Restaurant Review: Omega Ouzeri on Capitol Hill . 2022-12-05 . . en-US . 2022-12-05 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221205181116/https://www.seattlemet.com/eat-and-drink/2015/07/restaurant-review-omega-ouzeri-on-capitol-hill . live .
  2. Web site: 2022-07-08 . Omega Ouzeri Brings the Mediterranean to Capitol Hill . 2022-12-05 . Seattle Magazine . en-US . 2022-12-05 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221205181118/https://seattlemag.com/omega-ouzeri-brings-mediterranean-capitol-hill/ . live .
  3. Web site: 2015-06-04 . Greek love: Omega Ouzeri's grounded flavors soar together . 2022-12-05 . The Seattle Times . en-US . 2022-12-05 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221205181118/https://www.seattletimes.com/life/food-drink/greek-love-omega-ouzeris-grounded-flavors-soar-together/ . live .
  4. Web site: Hill . Megan . 2018-10-02 . Capitol Hill's Family-Friendly Greek Restaurant and Market Are For Sale . 2022-12-05 . Eater Seattle . en . 2022-12-05 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221205181117/https://seattle.eater.com/2018/10/2/17928338/vios-cafe-capitol-hill-thomas-soukakos-for-sale-omega-ouzeri . live .
  5. Web site: Guarente . Gabe . 2019-04-04 . How to Get the Most Out of Seattle's Restaurant Week . 2022-12-05 . Eater Seattle . en . 2022-12-05 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221205181115/https://seattle.eater.com/2019/4/4/18295749/restaurant-week-cheat-sheet-seattle . live .
  6. Web site: Knickerbocker . Kelly . 2019-09-12 . 24 Epic Hours Eating and Drinking in Capitol Hill . 2022-12-05 . Eater Seattle . en . 2022-11-26 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221126224144/https://seattle.eater.com/2019/9/12/20862134/capitol-hill-in-24-hours-restaurant-bar-crawl . live .
  7. Web site: Hill . Megan . 2017-01-31 . A Whole Bunch of New Brunches To Try . 2022-12-05 . Eater Seattle . en . 2022-12-05 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221205181118/https://seattle.eater.com/2017/1/31/14455874/new-brunches-seattle . live .
  8. Web site: Guarente . Gabe . 2019-12-18 . Where to Eat, Drink, and Party in Seattle on New Year's Eve 2019 . 2022-12-05 . Eater Seattle . en . 2022-12-05 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221205181124/https://seattle.eater.com/maps/places-to-eat-drink-new-years-eve-seattle-2019 . live .
  9. Web site: Guarente . Gabe . 2021-03-25 . Where to Order Wonderful Easter Baskets and Meals for Takeout in Seattle . 2022-12-05 . Eater Seattle . en . 2022-12-05 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221205182621/https://seattle.eater.com/2021/3/25/22351143/easter-meals-for-takeout-in-seattle-spring-2021 . live .
  10. Web site: Omega Ouzeri Seattle, USA Restaurants . 2022-12-05 . . en . 2022-12-05 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221205181115/https://www.lonelyplanet.com/usa/seattle/capitol-hill/restaurants/omega-ouzeri/a/poi-eat/1565572/1006583 . live .
  11. Web site: February 21, 2022 . Pretend you're in Greece at this Seattle ouzeri . 2022-12-05 . king5.com . en-US . 2022-12-05 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221205181115/https://www.king5.com/article/entertainment/television/programs/evening/omega-ouzeri/281-cb889550-911e-40ca-9f3b-60e7a6ec87c5 . live .
  12. Web site: Billups . Sara . 2015-01-29 . Vios Owner Launches Omega Ouzeri on 14th Ave. . 2022-12-05 . Eater Seattle . en . 2022-12-05 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221205181122/https://seattle.eater.com/2015/1/29/7945027/vios-owner-launched-omega-ouzeri-on-14th-ave . live .
  13. Web site: Hill . Megan . 2015-12-07 . Chef Zoi Antonitsas Has Landed at Omega Ouzeri . 2022-12-05 . Eater Seattle . en . 2022-12-05 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221205181121/https://seattle.eater.com/2015/12/7/9867882/zoi-antonitsas-landed-omega-ouzeri . live .
  14. Web site: This Week in Seattle Food News: Piroshkis, Oysters, and James Beard Award Semifinalists . 2024-01-28 . EverOut Seattle.
  15. Web site: Omega Ouzeri . 2022-12-05 . Thrillist . 5 October 2017 . en . 2022-12-05 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221205181117/https://www.thrillist.com/venues/eat/seattle/restaurants/omega-ouzeri . live .
  16. Web site: 2022-01-10 . Guilty Eats Lists the Top Ten Greek Restaurants across the USA . 2022-12-05 . The National Herald . en-US . 2022-08-09 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220809034101/https://www.thenationalherald.com/guilty-eats-lists-the-top-ten-greek-restaurants-across-the-usa/ . live .
  17. Web site: Guarente . Gabe . 2017-09-28 . 25 Essential Capitol Hill Restaurants . 2022-12-05 . Eater Seattle . en . 2022-09-21 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220921023954/https://seattle.eater.com/maps/best-capitol-hill-restaurants-seattle . live .

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