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Join us at Taste of Greektown this weekend!

Greektown welcomes its popular Taste of Greektown festival back to the neighborhood on Friday, August 27 through Sunday, […]

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Chicago Sculpture Exhibit comes to Greektown

Take a walk along Halsted Street in Chicago’s Greektown neighborhood and be amazed! Two outstanding new sculptures will […]

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Recipe Spotlight: Classic Greek Moussaka

Greektown’s newest business Wild Fork Foods puts a spin on this legendary Greek favorite! Moussaka is one of […]

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Getting to know the Chicago Greektown Educational Foundation

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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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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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There’s nothing quite like the flavors of Greek

There’s nothing quite like the flavors of Greek food!

Greektown offers so many places to grab a plate piled high with perfectly cooked meats and other delicious additions.

The Large Athenian Salad Platter from @the_greek_islands_restaurant offers more than just gyros – other meat options include beef tenderloin, chicken, shrimp and shishkabob, grilled chicken breast filet, salmon, kontosouvli and grilled octopus.

Thanks to @thechicagoeater for capturing this deliciousness!

Support Greek language education with a festive co

Support Greek language education with a festive cocktail party featuring music from @djyianni!

Join us for the Chicago Greektown Educational Foundation’s “An Evening on the River” event next Thursday, September 30 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm at @riverroastchi. Appetizers and refreshments will be served.

The nonprofit Chicago Greektown Educational Foundation is a volunteer-run organization and all funds raised go toward supporting youth Greek language education and keeping the Greek language and culture alive throughout Chicago and the region.

Go to the greektowneducation.com for more information and to RSVP.

We ❤️ Greek Fries! Especially when they’re t

We ❤️ Greek Fries! Especially when they’re topped with feta and oregano. 🍟

@foodzoeats recently visited Greektown’s @athenachicago and tried not only the fries, but also the Saganaki, Greek Salad, Athenian Chicken, Pork Kebab, Avgolemono and Baklava.

You can read Zoe’s glowing review of the experience at Athena and see some more snapshots of dishes that will make your mouth water with the link in her bio.

#DidYouKnow that ancient Greek architecture was th

#DidYouKnow that ancient Greek architecture was the first to introduce a standardized set of architectural rules that went on to influence Roman architecture and, as a result, architecture to this day? 🏛️

Greeks created a wonderful and lasting legacy of architecture. Greek columns are commonly separated into three orders: the Doric style (the most plain and simple), the Ionic style (more slender and ornate) and the Corinthian style (quite fancy and decorated with acanthus leaves and flowers).

We love learning about Greek history and we’re glad to have a little piece of Greek-style architecture right here in our neighborhood! Check out this Greektown monument at the corner of Halsted and Monroe streets.

Photo by @kellysommerphotography

A HUGE shoutout to @bravobrenny who highlighted so

A HUGE shoutout to @bravobrenny who highlighted some favorite moments during a day around Greektown Chicago!

She snaps some shots of multiple Greektown businesses including @athenachicago, @the_greek_islands_restaurant, @melicafechicago, @mr.greek.gyros, @artopolischicago, @9museschicago, @dugans_on_halsted and more!

Who doesn’t love a good cheeseboard?! This mout

Who doesn’t love a good cheeseboard?!

This mouth-watering cheese course from @artopolischicago features a glass of Zoe Rosé and an assortment of cheeses including Graviera, Kasseri, Edam, Feta and Goat Cheese. 🧀😍🍷

Another incredible addition to a board like this is the authentic Greek honey sold at Artopolis. Enjoy it with the spread or take some home for your own creations. 🍯

If it’s treats or delicacies you want, head over to the Artopolis Agora!

As summer is winding down and the weather is cooli

As summer is winding down and the weather is cooling off, be sure to get your patio lunches and dinners in!

@athenachicago’s gorgeous patio is the perfect way to send off the summer with some delicious food and drinks.

Have we mentioned that we love our neighborhood?

Have we mentioned that we love our neighborhood?

A walk down Halsted is filled with bright colors, lively restaurants, vibrant storefronts and of course, our #HelloHelios art!

Tag us in any great Greektown photos you snap. Thanks to @cheryldraainteriordesigns for these lovely pictures. 🌳 🎨 🛍️ 🥙

We will never stop talking about the @9museschicag

We will never stop talking about the @9museschicago frappé – or as @extralemonpls calls it, “Greek fuel” ☕

And if you have a sweet tooth, pair it with one of their desserts like the Baklava Cheesecake, the Greek Yogurt & Honey or the Loukoumades.

There’s no better way to start your morning than

There’s no better way to start your morning than with a deliciously fresh bagel from @ryechicago!

A single bagel is $3 or $34 for a dozen – and add on a yummy shmear or make it a bagel sandwich for the perfect breakfast!
You can choose from a variety of bagel options including
🥯 plain
🥯 poppy
🥯 everything
🥯 za'atar
🥯 blueberry
🥯 oat + pepita
🥯 thyme + sea salt
🥯 blue masa + cinnamon

Photo by @susankrothman

Looking for the perfect spot to grab dinner and dr

Looking for the perfect spot to grab dinner and drinks to celebrate the weekend? @9museschicago will give you everything you’re looking for!

Their menu offers a range of mouth-watering options – everything from the Gyro Plate to the Chicken + Avocado Salad to the Chicken Shawarma Pita to the Cheddar + Bacon Burger.

Just make sure to bring a big group, because you’re going to want to order everything!

Photo by @nomadluxuries

Today, let’s highlight another beautiful sun scu

Today, let’s highlight another beautiful sun sculpture from our #HelloHelios exhibit.

This piece, called “Helios, the Greek Sun God” is by 6th grade student Eleftheria Alexandrakis with Joanna Rasoulis, Dimitris Kontos, Theodora Behlis and Katia Denic and presented by @pythagoras_greek_school in Elmhurst. The piece is located outside of Athena Restaurant at 212 S. Halsted Street.

And remember, you can show your own kids’ creativity by downloading the coloring sheet in our bio.

Add your own color to the sun sculpture outline, post it and use the hashtag #HelloHelios so we can share it. ☀️

Today, we indeed have a reason to celebrate – it

Today, we indeed have a reason to celebrate – it’s #NationalGyroDay!

If it’s gyros you want, Greektown Chicago is the place to be. Our neighborhood is filled with great restaurants where you can pick up a gyro today.

We suggest @mr.greek.gyros – since the name is right there in the title!

Enjoy your delicious, traditional Greek gyro and don’t forget to tag us in all your #NationalGyroDay posts. 🥙

📸: @chowinginchi

Start your week off right! Grab a cup of coffee to

Start your week off right! Grab a cup of coffee to-go or sit down and enjoy a pastry and cappuccino at @groundupchi.

If you want to make the caffeine last, order some of their delicious coffee grounds or whole beans to enjoy at home. ☕

Choose from their extensive list of roasts and blends in their website.

📸: @chowinginchi

A huge THANK YOU (efharisto!) to everyone who came

A huge THANK YOU (efharisto!) to everyone who came out to our Taste of Greektown festival this past weekend!

We had an absolute blast and hope you did too. We’re heading into this week with full stomachs and tons of Greek pride. 💙

Today is the last day of our Taste of Greektown fe

Today is the last day of our Taste of Greektown festival!

Come on out – we’ll be here until 10 p.m. enjoying food, music and fun.

Don’t forget to tag us in any photos you post at the festival 😊

Taste of Greektown is here! Join us TODAY anytime

Taste of Greektown is here!

Join us TODAY anytime from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., as well as tomorrow and Sunday from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m.

We’ll be here on Halsted Street, enjoying delicious foods from @9museschicago, @artopolischicago, @athenachicago, @mr.greek.gyros and @spectrumbarandgrill .

And we can’t wait to hear some incredible music from Hellas 2000, to watch tomorrow’s Gyro Eating Contest sponsored by @devancofoods, and to celebrate Greek culture with friends and family.

Don’t miss out on the Greek fun!

Take a walk along Halsted Street and be amazed!

Take a walk along Halsted Street and be amazed!

Two outstanding new sculptures will grab your attention, now on view as part of the annual @chicagosculpture. This year, CSE is celebrating 20 years of bringing large-scale and innovative sculptures to Chicago neighborhoods. The Greektown Arts Committee is delighted to support its mission of inspiring communities through public art.

“By the Light of the Moon” by @tesslittleart can be found inside the Greek temple at the southeast corner of Monroe & Halsted Streets, and “The Forest at Night” by Charles Pilkey can be found at Elysian Field at the southeast corner of Van Buren & Halsted Streets.

Photos by @diane_alexander_white

Taste of Greektown is almost here! Our neighborh

Taste of Greektown is almost here!

Our neighborhood boasts the largest concentration of Greek restaurants in the city and remains anchored by our celebration of heritage, community and history. Many restaurants and retail stores in Greektown are family-owned businesses that have been open for decades!

Show up this weekend, Aug. 27-29 to celebrate and support the incredible businesses that make Greektown great.

Checkout @thepappaspost recent article on the festival to see all the incredible activities we have planned!

Today is #NationalWaffleDay and we can’t think o

Today is #NationalWaffleDay and we can’t think of a better place to be than @melicafechicago!

Whether you want a savory chicken and waffles dish or a sweet waffle plate with 100% dark amber pure maple syrup, whipped cream, and a dusting of powdered sugar – you can’t go wrong!

Stop by Meli Café today for your waffle fix. 🧇

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