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Merchant Spotlight

New Merchant Spotlight: Rye Deli & Drink Opening Thursday, November 19

Greektown is excited to welcome a new restaurant to the neighborhood this month, Rye Deli & Drink! “Built […]

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Restaurants

Support Local Greektown Restaurants in the Winter with Carry-Out and Delivery Options

With the recent COVID restrictions and the temperatures dropping, now is the perfect time to support the neighborhood […]

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Shopping

Greektown Offers Shopper’s Reward Program for the Holiday Season

With the holidays right around the corner, Greektown Chicago wants to reward those who shop at its local […]

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Plan Your Thanksgiving Feast With the Help of Greektown’s Restaurants

Greek Food

Holiday Recipe Spotlight: Greek Turkey Stuffing with Sausage

Although Thanksgiving celebrations may look a little different this year, there’s no reason that you shouldn’t still cook […]

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Culture & Entertainment

Spend a Day in Greektown to Get in the Holiday Spirit

Get into the holiday spirit by planning a family outing in Greektown! Start the day with a stroll […]

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Restaurants

How To Support Greektown Chicago Restaurants During COVID-19

With Illinois bars and restaurants closed for dine-in service for the time being, many Greektown Chicago restaurants are […]

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Searching for the perfect holiday gift? Remember t

Searching for the perfect holiday gift? Remember to shop small today and support #GreektownChicago businesses as a part of #SmallBusinessSaturday.

Grab lunch to go from @greekislands, a gift from #AthenenianCandles, sweet treats from @ArtopolisChicago and more!

With our Shopper’s Reward Program, you’ll also be able to earn a $50 Visa gift card while supporting a neighborhood you love. Any time you shop Greektown businesses through Dec. 31, save your receipts and you could earn rewards! Visit the link in bio for more information.

🦃 From our big fat Greek family to yours, we wa

🦃 From our big fat Greek family to yours, we want to wish you a very Happy Thanksgiving! We hope you have a great day with friends and family near, far and virtual!

If you’re in need of any last-minute grocery shopping today, @Walgreens is open all day and @Marianos is open until 5 p.m.!

#HappyThanksgiving 🦃

❗Shopper Rewards Program❗Start your holiday sh

❗Shopper Rewards Program❗Start your holiday shopping early in #GreektownChicago with our rewards program! You can receive a $50 Visa gift card just by supporting the businesses you already know and love. Purchase from @greekislands, @athenachicago, #greektowncigars, and other Greektown businesses through Dec. 31, and you’ll earn rewards after you turn in your receipts. Visit the link in bio for additional details on this program, including a full list of participating Greektown businesses and how you can pick-up a remittance envelope.

Thanksgiving celebrations may look different and s

Thanksgiving celebrations may look different and smaller this year but that’s no reason not to impress (even virtually)! Mix it up and try a new recipe that’s a spin on a classic dish and perfect for any stuffing critic. @thegreekfoodie01 flavorful Greek style stuffing recipe featuring sausage, beef, chestnuts, prunes and raisins will move the side dish to center stage. Get the recipe at the link in our bio. // P: @thegreekfoodie01

Let #GreektownChicago do the work for you this Tha

Let #GreektownChicago do the work for you this Thanksgiving! Check out these tasty options to add to your holiday menu this season.

🦃 @ArtopolisChicago is taking preorders for 8-inch Thanksgiving pies and today’s the LAST DAY to order! Pumpkin ($12), Apple ($14) and Pumpkin Cheesecake ($24). Purchases will be ready for pick up on Wednesday, Nov. 25.

🦃 With many families cancelling bigger turkey dinners in light of restrictions, switch it up for a pancake and omelet-filled brunch with your immediate family at home. @MeliCafeChicago will be open on Thanksgiving and taking to-go orders until 3 p.m.! They are also offering 25% off all delivery, pickup and curbside orders so take advantage!

🦃 @athenachicago is offering catered meals for groups of 4,6 or 8 people for $45.95/person. Choose between their main course options of Greek chicken, pastitsio, spanakopita, gyros, souvlaki or a leg of lamb. They’re also giving a bottle of wine for every 4 guests! Call ahead and pick up on Thanksgiving Day.

Head to the link in our bio for more info!

Tomorrow’s the last day to pre-order your #Thank

Tomorrow’s the last day to pre-order your #Thanksgiving 9-inch pies from @artopolischicago! Let them do the prepping and pick up on Nov. 25--Pumpkin ($12), Apple ($14) and Pumpkin Cheesecake ($24)! Order online at the link in our bio!

The newest addition to the Greektown neighborhood,

The newest addition to the Greektown neighborhood, @ryechicago, will help you create the ultimate Thanksgiving spread.

🔵 Pastrami - by the pound ($14)
⁠�🔵 Bagels - by the bakers dozen ($24)
⁠�🔵 Labneh - 8oz container ($9)⁠�
🔵 Pastrami Beet Cured Cold Smoked Salmon - by the pound ($19)⁠

�Their full menu and bulk cocktails will also be available for pickup!⁠ Today is your last day to place your #Thanksgiving orders. Pickup will be on Wednesday, Nov. 25 – the only day that Rye Deli & Drink will be open next week!�⁠�To grab yours, give them a call at 312-602-2100 // P: @thechicagogoodlife

With the recent COVID-19 city restrictions, now is

With the recent COVID-19 city restrictions, now is the perfect time to support #GreektownChicago and indulge in the great takeout and delivery options from our neighborhood’s restaurants. Take the night off from cooking and enjoy a delicious meal from the comfort of your own home. For a detailed list of Greektown restaurants offering takeout and delivery, head to the link in bio.

This holiday season we’re celebrating with new e

This holiday season we’re celebrating with new eats in #GreektownChicago! @Ryechicago

is making its debut this Thursday, Nov. 19, inside the Crowne Plaza Chicago hotel on Halsted and Monroe. The deli will include Eastern European Jewish favorites like bagels, ranging in flavors from everything to blue masa with Mexican cinnamon, as well as pastrami sandwiches and matzo ball soup. Rye’s hours are 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursdays and 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

For more neighborhood updates, head to the link in our bio to subscribe to our newsletter and be sure to give Rye's page a follow! // P: @ryechicago

With indoor dining on hold, our #GreektownChicago

With indoor dining on hold, our #GreektownChicago restaurants and bars need our support now more than ever before! The City of Chicago has teamed up with @ChooseChicago to launch a city-wide #TakeOutChiacgo contest! From now through Dec. 15, residents who order from 10 different Chicago restaurants can enter to win a VIP tour of a select Chicago landmark. Head to our website for a list of Greektown restaurants offering takeout and delivery and visit the link in our bio for details on how to enter!

Now that the holiday season is underway, our #Gree

Now that the holiday season is underway, our #GreektownChicago Shopper’s Reward Program has officially started! You’ll receive a $50 Visa Gift Card when you shop and support #GreektownChicago businesses, now through Dec. 31. Just mail in your original receipts from at least three Greektown businesses totaling $25 or more from each, with your receipts collectively totaling more than $250.

Visit the link in bio for additional details on this program, including a list of participating Greektown businesses and how you can pick-up a remittance envelope.

Novembers in Greece bring not just the holiday sea

Novembers in Greece bring not just the holiday season into fruition, but the olive harvest season as well! While most tourists visit the Grecian islands in the summer, the real spotlight is on the mainland during the fall. Agro-tourism has grown, allowing tourists to stay on farms in Greece and help with olive harvesting from October through early December. It’s a great way to witness life in the countryside while enjoying a unique, immersive experience. While travel may be postponed for the near future, it’s not too early to start making your Greece travel plans for next fall! Swipe left for some beautiful harvesting imagery straight from Greece. #funfact // P:

@visitgreeceru
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It’s not too early to start prepping your #Thank

It’s not too early to start prepping your #Thanksgiving menu. @artopolischicago is taking preorders for 8-inch Thanksgiving pies--Pumpkin ($12), Apple ($14), and Pumpkin Cheesecake ($24)! Order online by Nov. 22.

Holiday season is here, and our 2020 #GreektownChi

Holiday season is here, and our 2020 #GreektownChicago Shopper’s Reward Program has officially commenced! 🎉 Now through Dec. 31, you’ll receive a $50 Visa Gift Card when you shop and support #GreektownChicago businesses. Just mail in your original receipts from at least 3 Greektown Chicago businesses totaling $25 or more from each business, with your receipts collectively totaling more than $250.

Visit the link in bio for additional details on this program, including a full list of participating Greektown businesses and how you can pick-up a remittance envelope.

Stay active today by walking in #GreektownChicago

Stay active today by walking in #GreektownChicago and experiencing the beautiful fall foliage and scenic city views. And, of course, stop by @artopolischicago to grab a treat (or two). // P: @rmessina25

The 2020 Greektown Shopper’s Reward Program for

The 2020 Greektown Shopper’s Reward Program for the holiday season has commenced! 🎉 Now when you shop and support #GreektownChicago businesses, you can save, too! This November through Dec. 31, 2020, you’ll receive a $50 Visa Gift Card if you mail in original receipts from at least 3 Greektown Chicago businesses totaling $25 or more from each business, with your receipts collectively totaling more than $250.

Visit the link in bio for additional details on this program, including a full list of participating Greektown Businesses and how you can pick-up a remittance envelope.

Happy #Election day! From the ancient Greeks to Am

Happy #Election day! From the ancient Greeks to Americans today, it’s amazing to see #Democracy at work. We encourage all who are eligible to exercise their right to vote today! // P: @takeapicture_inyourmind

Kalo Mina to you! Today, and every first of the mo

Kalo Mina to you! Today, and every first of the month, locals in Greece greet one another and just about every stranger they meet with “Καλό μήνα”.

Translating to “good month,” it is the Greek way of wishing friends a good month ahead.

Jumpstart your Halloween with a perfect fall pick-

Jumpstart your Halloween with a perfect fall pick-me-up from #GreektownChicago favorite, @groundupcafechi. These specials will only be around for the fall season, so be sure to stop in today! ☕

Not a Pumpkin Spice Latte (signature Groundzero espresso, luscious pumpkin, choice of milk)

Fall in Love Latte (smooth half-light espresso, floral lavender, tempting hazel, choice of milk)

Rainy Days (signature halflight espresso, rishi organic matcha, sweet vanilla)

Taffy Apple “Chai”-der (pure masala chai, rich Caramel, delicious apple butter)

We’re celebrating the Greek spirit today. 🇬🇷 Ohi Day or Oxi Day is celebrated throughout Greece, Cyprus and the Greek communities around the world on October 28 each year. Oxi Day commemorates the rejection by Greek Prime Minister Ioannis Metaxas of the ultimatum made by Italian dictator Benito Mussolini on October 28, 1940, the Hellenic counterattack against the invading Italian forces at the mountains of Pindus during the Greco-Italian War, and the Greek Resistance during the Axis occupation.

��This ultimatum, which was presented to Metaxas, demanded Greece allow Axis forces to enter Greek territory and occupy certain unspecified "strategic locations" or otherwise face war. It was allegedly answered with a single laconic word: όχι (No!)��

On the morning of 28 October, the Greek population took to the streets, irrespective of political affiliation, shouting 'oxi'. Χρόνια πολλά, Ελλάδα 💙 #OxiDay

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