A Mediterranean vision, realised

Set on the waterfront with pride of place in the newly opened Sydney Fish Market precinct, Hamsi Taverna arrives with a confidence that feels both relaxed and deliberate. Described by its creators as “a love letter to the Mediterranean”, it’s a space that channels the easy rhythm of Bosphorus fish restaurants and the sun-bleached sociability of Aegean beach clubs – all translated for Sydney’s harbour edge.Behind the scenes, however, the project is also a study in wh