Sneak a peek inside Opa

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Sneak a peek inside Opa

POSTED: Wednesday, February 2, 2011, 11:30 PM

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Swung by Opa (1311 Sansom St.), the super-close Greek bar/restaurant from brother/sister team George and Vasiliki Tsiouris, earlier today to take a peek at the killer interior, put together by crÃ¨me design (they do all the Jose Garces joints). They've got about 70 seats inside, split up between the bar (love that river stone), perimeter tables and a rear banquette nook complete with hanging lights and real Greek-lookin' votive wall recesses. George, who compares Philly's Midtown Village to the emerging Gazi neighborhood of Athens, says he aims for Opa to carry the feel of a nightspot frequented by a younger crowd in Greece. As far as the eats go: Chef Andy Brown is still putting the final touches on the food, but teases that his menu will feature a mix of Greek staples (he's high on his octopus; also expect a good mezze spread) and some rather non-traditional dishes (the "bifteki," a Greek-inspired burger â but beef, not lamb). We'll update you with more info soon; for now, know that Opa is aiming to officially open early next week.

Anthony Sica

Posted 2011-02-02 23:52:50

Kinda looks like Sampan and Zama had a baby....and Kanella raised it.

Laurel Rose Purdy

Posted 2011-02-02 19:54:37

it looks so aquatic and peaceful! EXCITED

OPA Greek restaurant coming soon to 13th and Sansom!

Posted 2011-02-04 16:25:06

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Andy B

Posted 2011-02-03 11:43:04

Ah, so this is what you (mistakenly) e-mailed me about.  Looks sweet, another addition to the hood.

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Michelle

Posted 2011-02-03 11:01:19

I cannot wait to stop in!

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