HIS SUCCESS IN AUSTRALIA HAS BEEN PHENOMENAL

In October 2006, at the age of 27, George opened his flagship restaurant The Press Club Restaurant and Bar. George’s 'Modern Greek' concept paid off. At the 2008 Age Good Food Guide Awards, The Press Club was awarded two prestigious chef hats and named 'Best New Restaurant 2008'. George was also awarded 'Chef of the Year 2008' and was named George Top 100 Most Influential People by The Age Melbourne Magazine.

With 2008 being a successful year for George, he was also fortunate to have launched his successful first Cook Book aptly named 'The Press Club' and in February 2008 opened his second restaurant Maha Bar and Grill, a Mediterranean Middle Eastern restaurant. In late 2008, George took his traditional Greek heritage further with his third restaurant Hellenic Republic, a modern Greek Taverna.

His success in Australia has been phenomenal. His growth as a Chef has seen him successfully take the role as a judge on Australia’s most successful TV show, network 10’s cooking jugganaut, MasterChef.

On top of all this…George is getting ready to open his 4th Melbourne restaurant St Katherine’s, opening in February 2011.