Food institutions open up neighbouring shops in Fairfield

Two Greek and Middle-Eastern favourites are setting up shop in Fairfield. The good news is the restaurants are bigger and better than ever, and the better news is they’re almost neighbours.

Nikos Cakes’ Denise Paras and Oasis Bakery’s Marwa Makool in Fairfield.

Two culinary icons of the southeast have opened their doors in Fairfield.

Cake and pastry institution Nikos has opened a second location at 254-262 Wingrove St.

Their 130-seat venue will serve the same Greek specialties that have served their Oakleigh customers so well over the past 30 years.

As well as the full line of Greek cakes and pastries, the restaurant will be open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

And their renowned cakes will be produced under the watchful eye of pastry chef Michael Germanos.

Just up the road is Oasis, the popular Middle Eastern cafe and supermarket.

The Makool family has owned and operated the Murrumbeena site for more than 20 years.

Founder Marwa Makool said the new 176-seat store was just part of the empire’s evolution.

“Never in our wildest dreams could we have imagined the success of Oasis,” she said.

“We can’t wait to welcome a whole new northside family.”

Unlike their original cafe, Oasis Fairfield will have table service and an all-day wine list.

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The second level will be available to hire for more than 100 guests and is also the home of Ms Makool’s weekly cooking classes.

For more information visit the Oasis Online or Nikos Cakes website.

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