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31st annual Taste of Greektown festival August 27-29

Greektown welcomes the popular Taste of Greektown festival back to the neighborhood for its 31st year on Friday, […]

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Vibrant Hello Helios! art exhibit welcomes summer

Greektown’s vibrant new outdoor art exhibit Hello Helios! The warming suns of Chicago’s Greektown presents 24 vibrant sun […]

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Recipe Spotlight: A Greek summer feast

As we all reunite with loved ones this summer, it’s the perfect time to dine alfresco at your […]

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Discovering Greek flavors

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Hello Helios! art activity for kids

In celebration of Greektown’s Hello Helios! public art exhibit, we’re encouraging kids (and the young at heart) to […]

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Greek Food

Greek Recipes Perfect for Hosting

Labor Day is right around the corner… End your summer with any of these Greek-inspired dishes. Both traditional […]

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Business alert: CHI SMOKES

Did you know Greektown’s cigar shop has been in the neighborhood for seven years? They just moved across […]

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What’s better than a fresh Greek eggplant dish i

What’s better than a fresh Greek eggplant dish in the summer? In our eyes, nothing!

Try @artopolischicago’s eggplant stuffed with a savory meat sauce and topped with rich, creamy bechamel.

Even better, they offer a vegetarian option of the dish as well. Pair it with a glass of wine and have yourself an experience!

We have a new business in #GreektownChicago! And t

We have a new business in #GreektownChicago! And the home chefs are going to love it. 👨‍🍳

@wildforkfoods opened its first Chicago location in Greektown this week! Located at 100 S. Halsted Street, Wild Fork is a grocery chain that specializes in offering expansive selections of high-quality meats, as well as seafood, fresh produce and dry goods. Along with in-store shopping, Wild Fork offers pick-up and delivery options.

“🍜 Did you know it takes OVER 10 HOURS to cre

“🍜 Did you know it takes OVER 10 HOURS to create ramen broth? We are proud to say that our broth and majority of our sauces are made in house by our hardworking staffs!”
– @aodakeramenwestloop

Thanks to Aodake Ramen for the fun fact and for the hard work you put into the food you make. Greektown Chicago is lucky to reap the benefits!

Today, we’re celebrating another one of the beau

Today, we’re celebrating another one of the beautiful #HelloHelios art pieces. This piece, called “Three Sisters” was painted by artist @leanaasherart.

Asher, a Native American Anishinaabe/Ojibwe artist from the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community, creates a visual narrative of the Three Sisters story found, in some form, among most every American Indian Nation. The plant sisters (corn, beans, squash or melon and sometimes a fourth sister, the sunflower) work together and in a natural way to provide healthy growth, long-term soil fertility and the essential nutrients for a well-balanced diet. While each sister is different and unique, it's when they work together that they are at their strongest. 🌽 ☀️

Photo by @diane_alexander_white

Looking for a breakfast of champions? We love the

Looking for a breakfast of champions? We love the breakfast bowls at @melicafechicago!

These delicious, loaded bowls come with two eggs cooked your way, served with breakfast potatoes and toast. The Breakfast Bowl options include:

🍳FARMLAND (Spinach, mushroom, zucchini, tomato, swiss cheese)
🍳MANA MOU (Grilled hormone-free skirt steak, mushrooms, red onions, peppers, mozzarella)
🍳DOWN ON THE FARM (Bacon, sausage, ham, onion, peppers, tomato, cheddar cheese)
🍳JALAPENO (Chicken chorizo, onion, tomato, jalapeno, cilantro, avocado, pepper jack cheese)

Let Meli Café start your day off right…with a bowl full of goodness!

Happy Fish Friday! 🎣 @athenachicago has severa

Happy Fish Friday! 🎣

@athenachicago has several dishes straight from the sea including:

🍤Shrimp Athena (jumbo shrimp, tomatoes, onions, peppers, feta served on a hot skillet)
🐙Octapodi (Char-grilled Mediterranean octopus)
🍢Seafood Kebobs (Swordfish, salmon, shrimp, rice & potato)
🐟Norwegian Salmon
🐠Bakalao (pan-fried cod fish)
🐟Mediterranean sea bass — photographed here thanks to @chicago_gal_

Celebrate summer with fresh fish dishes with Greek flare!

Did we mention we love our neighborhood? It looks

Did we mention we love our neighborhood? It looks even better painted in a sunset. 🌆

Thanks to @bri.ludy for this breathtaking photo. Send us your favorite shots of Greektown this summer!

Did you know that @ryechicago has SIX new breakfas

Did you know that @ryechicago has SIX new breakfast bagel sandwiches?! Grab one with your morning coffee this week.

@alexisteichmiller certainly enjoyed this mouthwatering “You're Gonna Need a Bigger Boat” sandwich, complete with Salt & Thyme Bagel, Black Pepper & Parsley Labneh, Egg and Smoked Salmon.

Check out the rest of the new, cleverly named sandwiches on their site.

Today, we are featuring a father-daughter duo for

Today, we are featuring a father-daughter duo for our #HelloHellios sun feature!

@juan_a_cano, a contemporary graffiti artist from Logan Square who is well-known for his “shattered glass” style, was assisted by his 9-year-old daughter Leyla for their sun sculpture.

Their piece creates an artwork inspired by the continuation of life. Cano honors the spiritual beliefs and deities of different cultures that are brought together and reflected as heated light. ☀️

“The sun is out and the patio is open. @the_gree

“The sun is out and the patio is open. @the_greek_islands_restaurant has one of my favorite pastitsio around town! If you haven’t had pastitsio yet, you need to try! Pastitsio is a comforting Greek lasagna with layers of pasta, a tantalizing cinnamon-spiked meat sauce, and creamy bechamel.”

Thanks to @mrsouthloop for sharing and for this photo – a perfect, hearty meal to end the week!

If you didn’t know already… we love @9museschi

If you didn’t know already… we love @9museschicago! As Instagram's @the.mug.man says, “Good food, people, music and beers, along with quite the experience.” We couldn’t agree more!

Meet some new pals while enjoying a delicious cheddar bacon burger and a Greek beer at 9 Muses! 🍔🍺

Today is #WorldChocolateDay and you can guess wher

Today is #WorldChocolateDay and you can guess where we’ll be stopping – the @artopolischicago bakery, of course!

Their chocolate options are endless, but our favorites include the Sokolatina (dark chocolate layered cake), the Royal White Chocolate (white chocolate mousse with raspberry glaze), Le Symphony (dark chocolate mousse cake) and the Chocolate Raspberry Truffle.

Get your chocolate fix with a cup of Greek coffee and ENJOY! 🍫☕

Looking for a great outdoor spot to spend this 4th

Looking for a great outdoor spot to spend this 4th of July weekend? Why not celebrate American Independence Day with a little Greek flair?

@athenachicago is a great #GreektownAlfresco option for the holiday weekend. Their Greek Lemonade cocktail is the perfect refreshing summer drink to celebrate!

The news everyone is talking about…Our popular T

The news everyone is talking about…Our popular Taste of Greektown festival returns this summer on August 27 through 29 along Halsted Street from Adams to Van Buren.

This beloved fest features authentic food from Greektown restaurants and bars, live music, Greek dancing, family activities & more.

Make sure to get it on your calendars!

And thanks @do312 for keeping the buzz going with your recent Taste of Greektown listing!

📸: Dimitri Kandalepas & Special Events Management

Want to add some striking Greek art to your weeken

Want to add some striking Greek art to your weekend plans?

This Saturday, July 3, a @wrightwood659 expert can lead you through an engaged conversation while viewing the first solo retrospective outside of Greece of acclaimed painter Yannis Tsarouchis, considered the most important Greek painter of the 20th century.

Learn about the artist’s life and his resistance to hetero-normative gender assignments, as well as his expressive & theatrical works touching on Greek dance, theater and more.

Space is limited, so make your reservations now on the Wrightwood 659 website.

Our featured #HelloHelios sun for the day is this

Our featured #HelloHelios sun for the day is this gorgeous piece by Vicky Tesmer called “Medusa and the Sun.”

On one side of the sculpture, Tesmer features Medusa, described in Greek mythology as having living snakes in place of hair. The myth goes that whoever looks at her will turn to stone. On the other side, Tesmer highlights the beauty of the Sun—god of light and life.

Vicky Tesmer’s art has been exhibited locally, nationally and on an international scale. Her work is an ongoing dialogue between society and the artist’s inner world that travels through time/space and form/function.

Photo by @diane_alexander_white Photography

Working remotely has its perks – and @9museschic

Working remotely has its perks – and @9museschicago is one of them.

Whether you schedule a lunch meeting inside or are crunching numbers on the sidewalk patio, this world class café-meets-bar has everything you need to spend the day getting things done.

Reward yourself for a job well done with some lamb nachos and a Greek beer.

Stay tuned for more #GreektownAlfresco options!

Did you know that both @athenachicago and @the_gre

Did you know that both @athenachicago and @the_greek_islands_restaurant have FREE valet parking?

Chicago parking can be stressful and expensive, especially in the summer. Not in #GreektownChicago. We have the friendliest valet staff in the city who will greet you as if they’ve known you for years.

You shouldn’t have to stress about parking before enjoying a delicious Greek meal!

Did you know you could catch a live show at @spect

Did you know you could catch a live show at @spectrumbarandgrill every weekend with no cover charge?

This Friday, June 25th the band For the People will be performing, and on Saturday, June 26th, Generation Gap will take the stage!

Enjoy live music, playfully themed drinks and late night eats at the only late night bar in the neighborhood.

Today’s featured sun for our #HelloHelios art ex

Today’s featured sun for our #HelloHelios art exhibit is a piece by artist Victoria Martin called “A Neon Sun Sign” shining brightly just outside @ryechicago ☀️

Inspired by the idea of the sun being a rare G-2 Yellow-Green Star, Martin uses fluorescent yellow in this artwork. But, bowing to more traditional experience, the artist includes orange as this is the color most visible through the atmosphere during sunrise and sunset.

Victoria Martin is an artist at DA VICCI STUDIO and holds a BA in Art Education and an MFA in Performance from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago.

Thanks to @shanafin for this lovely photo!

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