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Celebrate Greek Easter in Greektown Chicago

Also called Páscha (Πάσχα), Greek Orthodox Easter on May 2 is one of the biggest holidays in the […]

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Watch our special Greek Independence Day event

Greektown Chicago’s spectacular virtual event celebrating the 200th anniversary of Greek independence is now on our YouTube channel […]

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New business alert: Xi’an Cuisine

We’re pleased to welcome authentic Chinese restaurant Xi’an Cuisine to our growing Greektown dining district! Their menu ranges […]

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Chicago celebrates 200 years of Greek independence

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Recipe spotlight: Greek Easter cookies

Koulourákia (koo-loo-RAH-kee-ah) are cookies that have been around a long time: historians say they have been traced back […]

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Get ready for Greektown Restaurant Week

Feast on specialties from Greektown restaurants at this new event.Greektown Chicago presents its new Greektown Restaurant Week event […]

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Greektown featured on WTTW’s Chicago Tonight

TV segment showcases the spirit of our neighborhood.As we celebrate the 200th anniversary of Greek Independence Day this […]

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Greek Easter is right around the corner, and we do

Greek Easter is right around the corner, and we don’t know about you, but we’ve got meat on the mind!

@spectrumbarandgrill is one of the many Greektown restaurants offering Greek Easter meals and specials.

Their “Easter Feast” includes 4 double-cut lamb chops, 6 pork or chicken shish kabobs, 6 sieftalia (Cypriot meatballs), ½ pan Greek salad, ½ pan rice and pita bread – all for only $80. And don’t forget to order at least 24 hours in advance!

For the holiday, they’re also offering a variety of Greek wine and beer, as well as a la carte takeout options.

@artopolischicago’s new Artos Caprese Sandwich i

@artopolischicago’s new Artos Caprese Sandwich is a our #GreekEatoftheWeek!

This fresh and light lunch item marries fresh ingredients like mozzarella, basil, roasted red pepper, kalamata olive and caper spread and Greek oregano beautifully layered in between homemade toasted bread for only $11.

Make the most of your lunch break! Choose from their extensive list of sandwiches, soups, salads, gyro plates and more.

“@athenachicago is precisely the vibe you want o

“@athenachicago is precisely the vibe you want on a springy day.”

According to the @chicagotribune, our neighborhood is ideal for transporting you to the sunny Mediterranean. We couldn’t agree more!

Photo via @simonsaidd

We love to see our beloved neighborhood caught in

We love to see our beloved neighborhood caught in just the right light!

Thank you to @epic.chicago for recently featuring these great shots via Instagram from the Elysian Field monument at Halsted and Van Buren, taken by the talented @midwesternphotog.

Wishing Mr. Butters the Bulldog (@mr_butters_frenc

Wishing Mr. Butters the Bulldog (@mr_butters_frenchie) and all our other Greektown Chicago furry friends a very happy #NationalPetDay!

Bring your pup over to dog-friendly @dugans_on_halsted to celebrate with some beer and tail wags.

Share photos of your Greektown pets with us today!

Happy #FoodieFriday! Thanks to @chicagoguyeats for

Happy #FoodieFriday! Thanks to @chicagoguyeats for these incredible photos.

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"Hopefully everyone took advantage of patio weather these past few days, I know I did! Thank you @the_greek_islands_restaurant for a delicious meal!"

Celebrate #NationalBeerDay the Greek way! Visit @

Celebrate #NationalBeerDay the Greek way!

Visit @9museschicago, @spectrumbarandgrill, @athenachicago, @the_greek_islands_restaurant and @artopolischicago to celebrate with some Greek beer, or Ελληνική μπύρα.

🍺 FIX Hellas Beer — a historic Greek premium lager with a soft and bitter balance, founded and brewed in Athens at the first major brewery in Greece.
🍺 ALFA Beer — a popular Greek blonde light lager by Athenian Brewery — cool, appetizing, foamy and the perfect complement to Greek food.
🍺 Mythos Beer — a smooth European Pale style beer brewed by Mythos Breweries S.A. in Sindos.
🍺 Volkan Beer’s Santorini Black — a dark style lager brewed in Santorini, Greece.
🍺 Hillas Beer — a pale beer, both dry and well balanced, makes for smooth drinking with a malty finish. It is brewed in Rodopi, Greece where, according to tradition, the first Greek beer was produced in Ancient Times.

Cheers!

@the_greek_islands_restaurant, @athenachicago and

@the_greek_islands_restaurant, @athenachicago and @artopolischicago have been named amongst the top Greek restaurants in Chicagoland by @eater_chicago!

“Chicagoans have enjoyed quality Mediterranean cuisine for decades thanks to one of the country's highest concentrations of Greek Americans, many of whom originally settled along Halsted Street in the West Loop...”

Make sure to visit one of these hot spots this week!

Celebrate #NationalRamenNoodleDay with @aodakerame

Celebrate #NationalRamenNoodleDay with @aodakeramenwestloop’s Spring promotion!

Order at on their website, select the West Loop location, and receive 15% off on orders +$20 using the code SPRING. And even better, the promotion lasts until 4/15/21.

If you're not a fan of a heavy broth, ask the staff for something lighter, such as the shoyu ramen: clear chicken, bonito, & dashi broth with blend soy sauce & topped with pork chashu, kikurage mushroom, menma, fish cake, beansprouts, scallions, cilantro, sesame, onion chips, fresh garlic, & niboshi oil.

Whatever item you choose, slurp away and enjoy!

Photo via @jeneatschi

Today is #NationalBurritoDay!🌯 Treat yourself

Today is #NationalBurritoDay!🌯

Treat yourself to @tacoburritoking’s Thursday special – the JR Burrito plate – or choose from their extensive list of burrito options: Super King Burrito, King Burrito, Junior Burrito, Veggie Burrito and more. A burrito lover’s dream!

Greektown’s TBK is located at 811 W Jackson Blvd. Available for delivery or carry-out.

As we close out #WomensHistoryMonth today, we reco

As we close out #WomensHistoryMonth today, we recognize all the incredible women who have made a difference in history.

In ancient Greek mythology, Hera is the wife of Zeus and considered queen of the ancient Greek gods. She is most associated as the goddess of women, marriage, and childbirth and thus, was a protector of women.

Tag a powerful woman in your life! And don’t forget to support Greektown Chicago’s women-owned businesses including Athenian Candle Co., @athenachicago and @the_greek_islands_restaurant.

Only five days left to try the #ChicagoRestaurantW

Only five days left to try the #ChicagoRestaurantWeek dinner special from @ryechicago.

The $39 three-course meal features mouth-watering dish options including roasted butternut squash with tahini, pureed beets with yogurt and za’atar, matzo ball soup, Reuben and smoked beet sandwich.

Exactly 200 years ago, the people of Greece declar

Exactly 200 years ago, the people of Greece declared their independence. Tonight at 7PM, Greektown Chicago invites you to commemorate the resilience of our Greek community.

“Greektown Chicago Celebrates 200 Years of Greek Independence” - which can be streamed from our Greektown Chicago Facebook page - is a free celebration curated in partnership with @thepappaspost. Until we can gather in person, we hope this event creates a festive opportunity for your household to enjoy greetings from notable Chicago Greeks and reflect on our hopes for the next two centuries.

Ζήτω η Ελλάς!

Chicago Greeks have been parading for Greek Indepe

Chicago Greeks have been parading for Greek Independence Day over 125 years. In the 1940s, a world war didn't stop us, and this year, a pandemic certainly won't stop us either!

While we can't gather in person, we hope your family will join us this Thursday for a FREE, virtual event (in partnership with @thepappaspost) featuring hundreds of YOUR photo and video memories, plus stories from prominent Greek Chicagoans.

Invite your friends via our Facebook page! Facebook.com/greektownchicago

Happy first day of #spring Chicago! 🌷 Since anc

Happy first day of #spring Chicago! 🌷 Since ancient times, Greeks have worn "Marti" bracelets to welcome the beginning of the season. "Marti" comes from the Greek word for March - Μάρτιος (Martios) - and is made of white thread that symbolizes purity, and red thread that stands for life and passion. Those who wear the bracelet will be protected from disease and the strong rays of the sun. ☀️ Photo from @greekcitytimes

Learn how to make your own Marti at GreektownChicago.org

Congrats to @the_greek_islands_restaurant for winn

Congrats to @the_greek_islands_restaurant for winning "Best Greek Restaurant in Chicago" by @chicago_reader poll voters! If you're still looking for Friday night dinner plans, look no further than #GreektownChicago. And don't forget, when you spend $200 in Greektown this month, you receive $50 back in rewards! More info at greektownchicago.org.

Happy St. Patrick's Day, friends! @the_ambassadorp

Happy St. Patrick's Day, friends! @the_ambassadorpub opened at 8AM today and is an easygoing Irish bar in Greektown known for its European eats, draft beer and flatscreen TVs featuring global sporting events!
Today's specials include:
🍀 $7 Guinness 20 oz pints
🍀 $10 Corned Beef Sandwiches & Fries
🍀 $14 Irish Breakfast served all day
🍀 $15 Corned Beef with Potatoes, Carrots & Cabbage
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Halsted Street is now ready for the abundance of s

Halsted Street is now ready for the abundance of spring. Street art, food specials and our upcoming virtual Greek Independence day event (March 25) are among a few things you can enjoy in #GreektownChicago this coming season! @WGNNews’ @marcellaraymondwgn9 has the story.

Happy Clean Monday (Καθαρά Δευτέρα),

Happy Clean Monday (Καθαρά Δευτέρα), the beginning of Lent for the Greek Orthodox Church, which sparks festive events for Greeks everywhere! Speaking of festive events, learn how we are commemorating the bicentennial of Greek independence on 3/25. Thanks to @chicagostarmedia for the recent story about our upcoming virtual festivities!

Happy #PiDay! Did you know the Greek mathematician

Happy #PiDay! Did you know the Greek mathematician Archimedes developed one of the first more rigorous approaches to approximating pi? This mathematical constant, the ratio of a circle's circumference to its diameter, is denoted with the Greek letter π (pi) and begins with today’s date (3.14).

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