Jonathan Barthelmess to open GRECA in Brisbane

The restaurateur behind The Apollo Sydney and Cho Cho San, Jonathan Barthelmess, is bringing his contemporary interpretation of the Greek taverna to Brisbane with the opening of GRECA later this year.

The new restaurant will be located beneath the Story Bridge, inside the revitalised, heritage listed Howard Smith Wharves.

“When a space became available on Howard Smith Wharves, the opportunity was too good to say no,” said Barthelmess. “The positioning of the site and the incredible energy surrounding the development created the perfect chance for me to come back to my home state and introduce something evolved and different, a new village by the water.”

Barthelmess will again collaborate with childhood friend and interior architect George Livissianis to reimagine the heritage warehouse space as an indoor-outdoor trattoria with an open kitchen and fire pit.

GRECA will take bookings and be open for exclusive use events from December.

Sheridan Randall - 21st August 2018