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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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Today is #InternationalHummusDay! The history of

Today is #InternationalHummusDay!

The history of hummus is quite rich (and delicious!) and the cultures that enjoy this tasty dip make up a wide range.

@foodrepublic says, “As to where [hummus] truly comes from, no one can say for certain, though the earliest mention of the spread dates back to Egypt during the 13th century. The truth is, hummus has been made all over these areas for hundreds of years, a dish likely imported west from the chickpea-growing Arab countries to Greece.”

Take a bite of history and celebrate Hummus Day at a variety of our Greektown restaurants today! We highly recommend @spectrumbarandgrill’s Mediterranean Platter – including hummus, veggies, olives and pita.

May is #JewishHeritageAwarenessMonth, so we want t

May is #JewishHeritageAwarenessMonth, so we want to send some extra appreciation to our very own @ryechicago.

Rye Deli + Drink offers a unique take on some Jewish deli favorites. Chicago magazine features Rye in their piece by @amycavanaugh on spots in Chicago putting their spins on Jewish deli classics:

“Billy Caruso has dipped into Jerusalem’s culinary melting pot, using, for example, labneh as a bagel spread…and making brik, a Tunisian pastry filled with potato and egg. His Austin, Texas, roots are on display, too, most notably with the pastrami, which he makes like the barbecue joints by giving a whole brisket (not just the flat) an extra-long smoke over oak and applewood. Try it in the Reuben with sauerkraut and Gruyère.”

We need to take a minute for a quick Greektown app

We need to take a minute for a quick Greektown appreciation post. 🏛🇬🇷

There’s always something to do and somewhere to eat in Greektown Chicago – and just look at that view!

What’s your favorite thing about our beloved neighborhood?

📸: @danrodriguez312

What better way to celebrate #CincoDeMayo today th

What better way to celebrate #CincoDeMayo today than with a nice, refreshing margarita?!

@athenachicago has got you covered! They are offering three types of margaritas– Cucumber, Hibiscus and a Classic Margarita. 🥒🌺

There’s still time to treat Mom to something swe

There’s still time to treat Mom to something sweet in Greektown this Sunday for #MothersDay!

We recommend @melicafechicago’s French Toast options with a side of espresso.

This breakfast/lunch café and juice bar is first-come, first-served, so make sure you call ahead to check on wait time.

From all your friends at Greektown Chicago, we wan

From all your friends at Greektown Chicago, we want to wish you and your loved ones a very Happy Orthodox Easter!

One of the oldest Easter traditions of Greek Ortho

One of the oldest Easter traditions of Greek Orthodox Christians are the red dyed eggs, which are associated with the crucifixion and resurrection of Christ. If you participate in this tradition, you already know that everyone has a different philosophy on how to dye their Easter eggs! The team at @greece_is tried four natural Easter egg dyes.

How do you dye your Greek Easter eggs? 🥚

This week, we’re highlighting all the best place

This week, we’re highlighting all the best places to celebrate Greek Easter – and our beloved @athenachicago is one of the top on the list!

They are open this Easter Sunday, and their dine-in and carryout specials include Pashalini Salad, Mageritsa Soup and Spring Baby Lamb. They also offer a full Easter Dinner for $42 and complimentary Easter cookies and eggs for each table!

If you prefer to take it to go, call their team today at 312-655-0000 to place your group catering now to have it ready for this weekend 🍽.

Tsoureki (τσουρέκι in Greek) is the tradit

Tsoureki (τσουρέκι in Greek) is the traditional sweet yeast bread Greeks make every year on Holy Thursday, and eat on Easter Sunday.

What is better than the traditional Easter sweet bread? Tsoureki smothered in a thick layer of chocolate, of course! Pre-order yours from @artopolischicago – they have recently extended their hours! Other festive Greek Easter items include koulourákia, tsoureki bread, Easter cookies, baskets filled with sweets and treats, and red Easter eggs.

#GreekEaster (Πάσχα) is this Sunday! Whether

#GreekEaster (Πάσχα) is this Sunday! Whether you observe this holiday or simply love the cuisine, celebrate with Greektown this weekend with special offers from our neighborhood restaurants!

Legend has it that #OnThisDayInGreekHistory in 118

Legend has it that #OnThisDayInGreekHistory in 1184 B.C., the Trojan wooden horse helped the Greeks win the Trojan war.

It is told that the Trojans believed the Greeks had returned home, but in reality, the Greek soldiers were inside the wooden horse, led by the legendary hero, Odysseus. The Trojans brought the horse into the city where the Greek soldiers emerged and surprised the Troy guards.

Whether fact or myth, this infamous Greek tale continues to be told.

We’re pleased to welcome authentic Chinese resta

We’re pleased to welcome authentic Chinese restaurant @xiancuisine_chicago to our growing Greektown dining district! Their menu ranges from cold dishes and bubble tea to stir fried entrees, hot and spicy noodles, and crunchy spiced flat bread sandwiches. (Did we mention they also have lamb on the menu?)

The restaurant is offering an opening discount of 10% off all dine-in and takeout orders through May 30, 2021.

Xi’an Cuisine is located at 769 W. Jackson Blvd. in Chicago and their hours are: Monday-Thursday from 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Friday and Saturday from Noon-11 p.m., and Sunday from Noon-10 p.m.

Learn more on their website or call 312-624-8852.

#HappyEarthDay, friends! 🌎 🌳 In Greek mythol

#HappyEarthDay, friends! 🌎 🌳 In Greek mythology, Goddess Gaia is the personification of the Earth and is one of the first beings to come into existence in the creation myth. Gaia is considered to be the ancestral mother of all life.

Today we pay appreciation to Mother Earth and extend special thanks to Instagrammer @i.love.that.spot for this lovely video of these Spring flowers blooming in Greektown. 🌸

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!

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