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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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Oxi Day and the power of saying “No”

Remembering Oxi Day and the Power of Saying “No”By Dr. Katherine Kelaidis, Resident Scholar and Director of Academic […]

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Recipe Spotlight: Greek pumpkin pie with phyllo and honey

Looking for a pumpkin pie recipe that incorporates some traditional Greek elements like phyllo and honey? Look no […]

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Greek mythology-inspired Halloween costumes

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Fill out the #WeWillChicago surveys to help contribute to citywide plan

Who will plan for the future of Chicago? How do you create Chicago’s first citywide plan in 50 […]

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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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@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

On #OxiDay we commemorate the day the Greeks said

On #OxiDay we commemorate the day the Greeks said “No” to the Axis powers during World War II. (No is “Oxi” in Greek, pronounced oh-he.)

While other nations surrendered to the Axis Powers in 1939-1940, on October 28, 1940, Greek Prime Minister Ioannis Metaxas refused to allow Axis forces to enter Greece. As a result of this brave dissent, Italian and later German forces descended upon Greece.

Dr. Katherine Kelaidis, Resident Scholar and Director of Academic Collaborations at the @hellenicmuseum shares: “Oxi Day is a day celebrated as a commemoration of Greek valor and the spirit of freedom. It also serves as a poignant reminder of the power of saying “No” to forces of hatred and evil, regardless of how powerful they might appear or how powerless one might feel.”

📷 c/o @hellenicmuseum - This poster was donated to the National Hellenic Museum by Pete Poulos, who collected items of interest to the Greek American community from his home. The bottom of the poster reads “October 28th,” the day we remember as Oxi Day.

Looking for some last-minute Halloween costume ide

Looking for some last-minute Halloween costume ideas for both kids and adults this Halloween? Why not be a Greek God or Goddess this weekend?

@kidslovegreece offers a collection of Greek Mythology-inspired costumes for kids of all ages in their recent blog post (link in our bio)

Each of the 12 ideas link to pages with step-by-step instructions for easily curating each look.

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Ever wonder how your voice can be heard about how

Ever wonder how your voice can be heard about how to make not only Greektown, but Chicago at large, a better place?

#WeWillChicago is seeking the public's input on a series of questions drafted over the past several weeks. Your responses to these questions will help shape the policy recommendations included in the citywide plan.

Visit WeWillChicago.com to share your thoughts.

Happy Friday! What better way to celebrate a beaut

Happy Friday! What better way to celebrate a beautiful October weekend than a visit to Greektown Chicago?!

Our Greektown is a popular destination for tourists and city residents alike, with the best sampling of Greek heritage outside of Athens—from authentic restaurants to cafes to shops. 💙

Stay up to date on all things Greektown by signing up for our newsletter (link in our bio)

📸: @melissaleigh_617

"Heaven is an outdoor Greek feast with my parents!

"Heaven is an outdoor Greek feast with my parents!” says Tigger the Pomeranian Pup (@tiggerthepomboy) after a meal at @9museschicago.

Take Tigger’s advice and enjoy the last weeks of patio season before it’s too late!

Looking for the perfect fall treat to help you get

Looking for the perfect fall treat to help you get into the spooky spirit?

@groundupchi is adding pumpkin batter donuts and muffins to their menu through October! 🎃

Make sure to pop in the Greektown location to pick up an autumn treat to complement your morning coffee.

Looking for a place with outdoor seating options s

Looking for a place with outdoor seating options so you can grab some lunch and bring your furry pal with you?

Stop by @ryechicago! Sit outside on their lovely patio and enjoy a hand-made bagel, a bowl matzo ball soup or a delicious pastrami sandwich. 🐾 🥯

Today is #NationalDessertDay, so you know where we

Today is #NationalDessertDay, so you know where we’ll be spending the day – the @artopolischicago of course!

This bakery has everything from assorted cookies, cakes, pastries and Greek desserts of all kinds.

You’ll definitely want to stop by and grab a box of something sweet for the whole family.

We’re teaming up with @chicagofire for their Fan

We’re teaming up with @chicagofire for their Fan Appreciation Night game next Saturday, October 23 at 7pm.

Chicago Fire is offering discounted $30 tickets to the game for all Greektown Chicago followers. ⚽

All children will receive a size 4 Chicago Fire FC soccer ball, and the first 10,000 fans through the gates will receive both a hat and flag featuring the Fire’s new crest.

Discounted seats are limited so get your tickets soon with the link in our bio!

Looking for a book club with Greek-inspired reads?

Looking for a book club with Greek-inspired reads?

Join the @hellenicmuseum’s free book club, which meets the third Thursday of each month from 7-8pm. The NHM Book Club chooses a book that is either inspired by the Hellenic legacy or by a Greek American author (and sometimes both!) and gathers to discuss the book on Zoom.

On October 21, the club will be discussing “The Song of Achilles” by @madeline.e.miller, an award-winning New York Times bestseller inspired by Homer’s “Iliad.”

Told from the perspective of Achilles’ loyal friend Patroclus, “The Song of Achilles” offers a beautiful and poignant meditation on love, loyalty, and fate that is truly timeless.

Head to @hellenicmuseum’s website to register!

Join us to cheer on the Chicago Marathon in Greekt

Join us to cheer on the Chicago Marathon in Greektown THIS SUNDAY!

Our cheering station will be at the corner of Gladys and Halsted Streets from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.! You’ll be able to watch the runners loop through Greektown twice, at Mile 14 and just after Mile 17. Join us for snacks, music and fun!

More information in the link in our bio.

We’re absolutely LOVING these gorgeous neighborh

We’re absolutely LOVING these gorgeous neighborhood shots by photographer @r.t_images at @epic.chicago. 😍📸🌆
It’s so great to see Greektown glowing in golden hour.

Make sure to tag us in your best photos of the neighborhood!

We love the bubble tea from @xiancuisine_chicago – especially when we can enjoy it with a view of Greektown like this one!

Xi’an Cuisine has a long list of mouth-watering bubble teas and smoothies with flavors including peach, mango, melon, lychee, passion fruit, watermelon and more. 🥭 🍵 🍓

Pick one up and enjoy it while strolling around our beautiful neighborhood.

And thanks for the great photo, @mousechicago!

We can’t wait to cheer on the Chicago Marathon i

We can’t wait to cheer on the Chicago Marathon in Greektown this Sunday!

Join us to watch the runners, eat some complimentary treats, enjoy music and make signs at our cheering station.

Thanks to @blockclubchi for their great article on our free event.

Happy #InternationalCoffeeDay! We’re celebratin

Happy #InternationalCoffeeDay!

We’re celebrating with a cup of goodness from @melicafechicago. They have plenty of classic coffee options, as well has some fun treats like their café mocha and iced caramel latte.

What’s your favorite kind of coffee drink? ☕

📷: @vegtourist

Did you know that today is #InternationalPodcastDa

Did you know that today is #InternationalPodcastDay?

One of our absolute favorite podcasts is @77flavorschi! @tamarhindi.s and @dariodcomedy share insights from their visits to restaurants from all 77 of Chicago’s historic neighborhoods.

We’re a little biased, but we LOVE the episode on the Near West Side including Greektown. In it, they rave about @athenachicago’s delicious cuisine, especially their meatballs.

Check out the episode with the link in @77flavorschi’s bio!

Join us for a special cheer event for the 2021 Chi

Join us for a special cheer event for the 2021 Chicago Marathon on Sunday, October 10 from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at the corner of Gladys and Halsted Streets. The marathon passes through Greektown twice, at Miles 14 and 17, giving viewers two chances to support their favorite runners. 🏃‍♀️

We'll be celebrating the ancient Greek origins of the marathon at our event, which includes a sign-making station, complimentary coffee and Greek pastries, and a DJ playing Greek and American music all day to keep the energy flowing!

Link in our bio for more info!

Today is #NationalDrinkABeerDay! What’s your Gr

Today is #NationalDrinkABeerDay!

What’s your Greek beer of choice – @mythos_beer or @fix_hellas?

Whichever beer you prefer, you can drink it at @artopolischicago along with lunch or dinner. You’ll need a cold refreshing brew to wash down this delicious salad with pita and hummus!

Looking for a great spot to grab a full late-night

Looking for a great spot to grab a full late-night meal in Greektown?

@spectrumbarandgrill, a Greektown favorite for over 30 years, offers a wide variety of menu items.

Some favorites include the chicken shishkabob platter, the lamb chops and the Greek village salad.

Stop by for dinner and drinks this weekend!

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