$149
Dates
Thu | 6 AUG, 2026 | 6 - 9PM | $149pp
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Restaurant Month Participant

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Yia Yia. It's the Greek word for grandmother. This August, Esther welcomes two of them.

Join Creative Culinary Director Sean Connolly and Executive Chef James Laird for Yia Yia's Dinner, a one-night celebration of the Greek grandmothers who shaped the flavours of an entire cuisine.

Inspired by Sean and James' deep dive into the traditions of Greek cooking, the evening brings two real Yia Yias to the table: Stella Bares QSO, five-term president of Wellington's Greek Orthodox Community, and her dear friend Georgina Aspros.

Together with New Zealand's only specialist Greek importer, Taste of Greece, they'll bring the spirit of the Greek table to life over a three-course feast.

Expect honest, generous food. Expect good company. Expect the kind of evening that feels less like a restaurant dinner and more like being welcomed into someone's home.

Event details:

  • Date: Wednesday | 6 August 2026 | 6 – 9PM
  • Location:  Esther Restaurant, QT Auckland
  • Tickets: $149 per person
  • What's included: A four-course feast paired with a selection of Greek wines.

Terms & Conditions: 

Details are correct at the time of publishing – subject to change and availability. Event tickets are strictly limited and may sell out. R18 for the service of alcohol, host responsibility limits apply, access to some events may be age-restricted.

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Last updated: 16 June 2026