Opening up Messini just this year, the charming Jimmy and Jacque Roussos are already making their mark on Docklands.
Located on the beautiful waterfront of the north-facing Victoria Harbour, Messini, with its tantalising modern-Mediterranean food, delicious lip-licking coffee and scrumptious cakes is already attracting many regulars.
Jimmy, who is Greek, and his wife Jacque, who is Lebanese, both have a passion for food that is akin to the enthusiasm of their motherlands, which shows not only in their food but in the smiling faces of their customers.
“Growing up in a Greek family food is the basis. It is what you socialise around. I tell all my staff that if you and I wouldn’t eat or drink it then it doesn’t get served,” Mr Roussos said.
The delightful couple, which have now owned four businesses in the past three years and currently own two, know what it takes to run a successful business.
“For some people they may only get 10 minutes to go out and grab a coffee, so you have got to make that 10 minutes the nicest 10 minutes of the day and have a chat, be friendly and serve them the best coffee possible,” Mr Roussos said.
Mr Roussos, who loves working in Docklands, said he finds everyone so nice, including his neighbouring eateries along Victoria Harbour.
“Were all friends, we all eat at each others places. They come here and we go there and if they run out of something they know they can come here and just get whatever they need,” he said.
Mr Roussos said he loved his new premises and was looking forward to the beautiful spring days.
“When I saw this location I fell in love with this joint – the area, the position and what I can visualise for the future,” he said.
With warm colours of red, maroon and gold, complemented by comfy cream booth seating, Messini provides the perfect winter retreat. So next time you’re in Victoria Harbour drop into Messini for a coffee, cake or meal and enjoy the delectable food and Mediterranean hospitality.