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Treat yourself with the Greektown Shopper’s Reward Program

The holidays are upon us, and Greektown Chicago wants to reward those who shop at its local businesses […]

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Visit our festive display of vibrant little boats (karavákia)

Greektown is kicking off the holiday season with some vibrant holiday décor! We’re all lit up in festive […]

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Recipe Spotlight: Greek turkey stuffing

As you prepare for this year’s Thanksgiving meal, remember that a holiday feast isn’t complete without some flavorful […]

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Greektown tree lighting event December 12

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Get to know Greektown’s local beat cops

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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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Wild Fork Foods Grand Opening & Labor Day picks

Our newest business in Greektown, Wild Fork Foods, is celebrating their grand opening with a public event on […]

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Mark your calendars for Greektown’s Holiday Tree

Mark your calendars for Greektown’s Holiday Tree-Lighting Ceremony on Sunday, December 12 at 3 p.m. at Elysian Field!

Our community will gather around to celebrate as the tree is illuminated while students from area Greek schools sing traditional Greek Christmas carols (kalanta). Additional holiday tunes will be played by @djyianni and complimentary treats will be provided.

Free registration for the event linked in our bio!

Warm up at @artopolischicago with a delicious past

Warm up at @artopolischicago with a delicious pastry from their bakery and a hot latte.

Scoop up something sweet like their Chocolate Croissant, Fruit Danish or fresh Sugar Doughnut. Anything at their bakery will pair perfectly with a hot coffee drink for a mid-day pick-me-up!

Check out their drink and bakery menu at their website with the link in their bio.

Join us this Wednesday, December 1 at 6 pm to ligh

Join us this Wednesday, December 1 at 6 pm to light the menorah in Greektown!

We’ll be at the corner of Van Buren and Halsted enjoying hot latkas and chocolate gelt as the holiday menorah is lit to celebrate Hanukkah. This special menorah-lighting event with Rabbi Bentzy Shemtov is hosted by Rohr Chabad UIC and Greektown Chicago 🕎

This chilly weather calls for red wine! Enjoy a ri

This chilly weather calls for red wine! Enjoy a rich red in @athenachicago’s bright dining room full of windows and skylights. You'll feel like you're outside but you’ll be cozy with a great meal inside 🍷

See a full wine list on their website with the link in their bio.

The holidays are upon us and Greektown is all lit

The holidays are upon us and Greektown is all lit up for the festivities!

To celebrate, we are launching a special #GreektownHoliday campaign for the month of December, with a chance to win a giveaway prize 🎄 🎁

Snap and post to your feed photos of the Greektown holiday décor displayed around town starting in December, including the vibrant little boats (karavákia) in local businesses, the Holiday Tree displayed in Elysian Field and the festive blue and white lights along Halsted. When you post your photos, use the hashtag #GreektownHoliday to be entered for a chance to win a $250 gift basket, including gift cards to Greektown restaurants.

Let the holiday posting begin!
#greektownholiday

We love a Greektown night view! Chicago’s Greek

We love a Greektown night view!

Chicago’s Greektown is the city’s destination of choice for Greek food, nightlife, and rich cultural traditions. Grab dinner and drinks this week at one of the many bars and restaurants in our neighborhood.

We recommend a beer at @dugans_on_halsted, a cocktail at @athenachicago, a glass of wine at @9museschicago or a late-night toast or snack at @spectrumbarandgrill. Whatever you choose, raise a glass and enjoy your night out in Greektown. Cheers!

Photo by @marctomik

This holiday season, we want to reward those who s

This holiday season, we want to reward those who shop at our local businesses and dine at the neighborhood’s restaurants.

Through our Holiday Shopper’s Reward Program, you will receive a $50 Visa gift card rebate if you mail in original receipts from at least three Greektown Chicago businesses, each totaling $25+ with a grand total of $250 or more, dated Nov. 1–Dec. 31, 2021. Finish your holiday shopping early, support our local Greektown businesses, and receive a little holiday rebate for yourself!

Check out the list of eligible Greektown businesses and additional rebate details with the link in our bio.

We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: t

We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: there’s nothing like a Greektown Sunset!

And we spy a glimpse of one of our favorites, @the_greek_islands_restaurant, in the distance 😍🌆

Don’t forget to tag us in all your beautiful photos of the neighborhood. This one was taken by talented photographer @r.t_images at @epic.chicago.

@melicafechicago's got the cure for this colder we

@melicafechicago's got the cure for this colder weather.... delicious hot cappuccino ☕️

Stop by for breakfast or lunch, and grab a hot beverage to warm up!

📷: @elroy_kw

@9museschicago serves delicious, authentic Greek d

@9museschicago serves delicious, authentic Greek dishes paired with expertly crafted cocktails and imported, family-owned wine.

You can dine and imbibe while enjoying the lovely atmosphere of the bar and grill, complete with funky Greek street art-inspired murals on the walls.

📷: @conationco

Have you started preparing for your Thanksgiving f

Have you started preparing for your Thanksgiving feast yet? @artopolischicago can help!

This Thanksgiving season, Artopolis Bakery & Café is bringing back their pre-order Thanksgiving Pies.

They’ll be offering Pumpkin Pie, Dutch Apple Pie and Apple Cheesecake Pie. Order online by Monday, November 22 on their website with the link in their bio. 🥧🦃

Nothing says Greek food like lamb chops and our mo

Nothing says Greek food like lamb chops and our mouths are watering thinking about the ones from @athenachicago

Athena’s delicious Paidakia dish (lamb chops) come with a side of rice & potatoes. Bring your friends and show them a good Greek time!

See their menu for more lamb, chicken, beef, fish and veggie options with the link in their bio.

📸: @energizedbyeats

Looking for a unique combo for dinner tonight? Ge

Looking for a unique combo for dinner tonight?

Get the dinner combo at @xiancuisine_chicago complete with general chicken, hibachi combination fried rice and a chicken egg roll!

Check out the rest of their menu items on their website with the link in their bio.

We love seeing Greektown through your eyes! Tag u

We love seeing Greektown through your eyes!

Tag us in all your Greektown experiences – the architecture, the shopping, the FOOD!

Thank you to @jessica_sanderson003 for sharing her day in Greektown.

As the weather gets colder, cozy up to a warm bowl

As the weather gets colder, cozy up to a warm bowl of homemade soup!

@9museschicago offers their unique Greek take on homemade chicken noodle soup EVERY MONDAY and makes a different soup every day.

If you love chicken noodle, head over to 9 Muses today, or ask them about the other soups they offer 😋🥣

#FRYdays are so much better when they include @tac

#FRYdays are so much better when they include @tacoburritoking’s Super Fries! 🤤🍟

Start your weekend off right with these loaded fries! The plate comes with cheese with your choice of meat, sour cream, guacamole and jalapeños.

📸: @epiccheatdaypodcast

This is your reminder to “stop” – take a loo

This is your reminder to “stop” – take a look around and enjoy the beauty and charm of our incredible neighborhood!

If you’ve found yourself strolling around our Greektown and want to learn more about it, visit our website with the link in our bio.

📷: @prolaychanda

We want to take a moment to celebrate one of the m

We want to take a moment to celebrate one of the most iconic and historic Greektown businesses – Athenian Candle Co.

This shop is a four generation, family-owned business established over 90 years ago in 1922. Founded by Themistocles and Efthimia Godelas, the family tradition has remained on Halsted Street.

Athenian Candle serves the liturgical needs of the Greek and Orthodox communities locally and throughout the United States, as well as churches of all denominations. They offer a variety of hand-dipped tapered candles in house and are used in celebrations of sacraments and ceremonies of every day life, including weddings, baptisms, candle ceremonies, memorial services, fund-raisers, dinners and other festivities and special events.

Stop by Athenian Candle Co. today for a bit of Greektown history and a beautiful candle to take home.

One the best comforts is a warm bowl of soup on a

One the best comforts is a warm bowl of soup on a chilly fall day.

Grab the perfect bowl of Matzo Ball Soup from @ryechicago this week and get into the cozy fall spirit! Check out their website for some more delicious menu items to pair with it (link in their bio).

Thanks to @cheriebalan for this great photo! 🥣

@athenachicago is donating a portion of the procee

@athenachicago is donating a portion of the proceeds from their specialty October cocktail, The Pink Lady, to @lynnsagebreastcancer and their amazing work in Chicago 💕

Make sure to stop by this weekend before the month is over. Cheers to a good cause!

#breastcancerawarenessmonth

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