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Thanks for coming to Taste of Greektown 2022

Thank you to all who attended our Taste of Greektown festival for its 32nd year – what a […]

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The National Hellenic Museum reopens with three new exhibitions

The National Hellenic Museum is reopening its doors this month, with three new exciting exhibitions: Resilience, a photographic […]

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New Business Alert: Restore Hyper Wellness and Milan Laser Hair Removal

Greektown is booming with new business!Restore Hyper Wellness, located at 24 S Halsted Street offers cutting-edge wellness services […]

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Save the Date: Greektown’s cheer event for 2022 Chicago Marathon, Oct. 9

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Recipe Spotlight: Easy Homemade Gyro

In case you missed National Gyro Day on September 1st, you can make your own gyros at home […]

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Free Minds for Troubled Times: Ancient Advice for the Modern World

By Dr. Katherine Kelaidis, Resident Scholar and Director of Academic Collaborations at the National Hellenic MuseumWe live in […]

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Summer Greek Recipe: Papoutsakia or Greek stuffed eggplants

Papoutsakia or Greek stuffed eggplants is a classic, easy and very satisfying dish. The Greek Foodie shares this vegetarian […]

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@chicagobulls have signed @kostas__ante13, brother

@chicagobulls have signed @kostas__ante13, brother of the Milwaukee @bucks’ “Greek Freak” @giannis_an34, to a training camp deal which could lead to a two-way spot on the team.

With this exciting news, be sure to keep a lookout for the upcoming Chicago Bulls Greek Heritage night!

Today is #WorldTourismDay! Chicago's Greektown is

Today is #WorldTourismDay!

Chicago's Greektown is truly the best sampling of Greek heritage outside of Athens, and has quickly become the city’s destination of choice for Greek food, nightlife, and rich cultural traditions.

A blend of urban life and traditional Greek culture, Greektown is a dining and nightlife district located on the Near West Side of Chicago. It is one of many neighborhoods that make up the Near West Side and is a popular destination amongst tourists and Chicago residents alike. A place where old World traditions remain prevalent in the many neighborhood establishments.

Visit Greektown Chicago today!

Photos by @rylee.jane12

As the @hellenicmuseum has recently reopened, they

As the @hellenicmuseum has recently reopened, they present a handful of new exhibitions – one of which is Gather Together: Chicago Street Photography by Diane Alexander White (@diane_alexander_white )
In this exhibition (September 16, 2022 – April 30, 2023) the Chicago-based Greek American photographer presents 80 historic works showcasing Chicago’s Greek American celebrations alongside other ethnic and cultural festivals and parades, primarily from the 1970s and 1980s. Depicted events include the Greek Independence Day Parade, Greek Festival, Bud Billiken Day Parade, Japanese Festival, Chinese New Year Parade, Puerto Rican Festival, Mexican Civic Society Parade, Mexican Festival, St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Jewish Festival, German Von Steuben Day Parade, Polish Festival, Festa Italiana and the Indo-Pak Parade.

This photo captures Greek Independence Day Parade in Chicago (1980), photo by Diane Alexander White.

Celebrate the reopening of this Greektown gem by visiting this exhibition and more at the National Hellenic Museum!

Don’t forget to mark your calendars for our Gree

Don’t forget to mark your calendars for our Greektown marathon event on Sunday, October 9 from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Meet us at our cheering station 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.

Spectators will be able to celebrate the ancient Greek origins of the marathon at Greektown’s event, which includes a sign-making station, complimentary coffee and Greek pastries, and @djyianni playing Greek and American music all day to keep the energy flowing. Marathon spectators are encouraged to grab a bite to eat in Greektown during or after the event at one of the neighborhood’s popular restaurants. See you there!

There’s no better service than Greektown service

There’s no better service than Greektown service.

The staff, cooks, servers, bartenders, merchants and business owners are hard-working individuals who want you to have a wonderful experience in Greektown.

Greek families and establishments are famous for their hospitality – so head to our neighborhood and expect to be treated right!

Join @greektowneducation’s Annual Fall Reception

Join @greektowneducation’s Annual Fall Reception celebrating Greek language education: September 28th, 2022 – 5:30 to 7:30 pm at Rosebud.

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Happy #NationalFriedRiceDay! The perfect way to c

Happy #NationalFriedRiceDay!

The perfect way to celebrate is to grab a lunch special from @xiancuisine_chicago and choose Hibachi Fried Rice as your side, as well as a delicious entrée and a soda.

Check out their menu online.

October is around the corner and that means so is

October is around the corner and that means so is the marathon!

Join us at the corner of Gladys and Halsted Streets on Sunday, October 9 from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. for our Greektown marathon event to cheer on the runners, make signs, enjoy complimentary coffee and Greek pastries, and dance to Greek music played by @djyianni.

@9museschicago is back with new wine specials💥

@9museschicago is back with new wine specials💥

Greek red, white and rosè wine for $25 a bottle🍾

Treat yourself this week!

Join the @hellenicmuseum for their Grand Reopening

Join the @hellenicmuseum for their Grand Reopening! They will be premiering a major photography exhibition, Resilience by HRH Prince Nikolaos.

Regular public hours will resume beginning this Friday Sept. 16 and will be open going forward Thursdays-Sundays 10-4pm.

Prince Nikolaos is an accomplished photographer whose work has been exhibited in major global cities including Athens, London, Copenhagen, Doha, and Melbourne - and now Chicago audiences and visitors from across the country will have the opportunity to experience his striking and impactful images. We are honored to host Prince Nikolaos' North American exhibition debut and excited to welcome our community back to the museum this fall.

More information is available at nationalhellenicmuseum.org/resilience

For all the beauty enthusiasts out there – @ulta

For all the beauty enthusiasts out there – @ultabeauty is holding an open career fair on Monday Sept 19 for stylists, stylist assistants and guest coordinators. Consultations, interview and more will be held from 1-3pm.

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Kick off the weekend with some saganaki and a cock

Kick off the weekend with some saganaki and a cocktail! @kdplates recommends the chocolate martini 🍸 🧀

Head to @the_greek_islands_restaurant this weekend to get both – and whatever other menu items your heart desires!

Join the @goddardschoolofwestloop for their back-t

Join the @goddardschoolofwestloop for their back-to-school Open House and Ice Cream Social event this Saturday, September 10 from 3 to 5pm.

Visitors can see the classrooms and meet the teachers while enjoying a delicious treat!

Cakes on cakes on cakes! Grab a Greek Yogurt Mou

Cakes on cakes on cakes!

Grab a Greek Yogurt Mousse cake at @artopolischicago to celebrate a special occasion 🎉

These mouth-watering desserts are available for pick-up daily as well as custom orders.

One of our favorite Greektown appetizers is the Oc

One of our favorite Greektown appetizers is the Octapodi from @athenachicago 🐙

This char-grilled Mediterranean octopus sets the tone for the perfect dining experience!

There’s nothing quite like a full plate from @at

There’s nothing quite like a full plate from @athenachicago!

Many of their mouth-watering entrees and meats come with a side of these classic Greek staples – potatoes and rice.

Thanks to @mattsteel900 for capturing this delicious dish.

OPA! Check out this awesome video from @getaustinm

OPA! Check out this awesome video from @getaustinmybelly:

“I had a great time dining at @the_greek_islands_restaurant during my solo trip to Chicago. I’m a big fan of mezze so ordered a ton of nibbles and went to (Chi)town! Excellent choice for large groups, solo travelers like myself or anything in between.”

Grab a delicious meal from Greek Islands today!

You’re invited to the Grand Opening of a new bus

You’re invited to the Grand Opening of a new business in Greektown – @restorehyperwellness, located at 24 S Halsted Street.

You can sample state of the art wellness services like Cryotherapy, Red Light Therapy, IV Drips, Facials, and MORE for discounted prices!

These limited time specials will last next weekend from Thurs, Sept 8th through Sunday, Sept 11th.

Call (224) 308-1712 to learn more.

Taste of Greektown was such a success! Thank you

Taste of Greektown was such a success!

Thank you so much to everyone who came and ate, drank, danced and celebrated Greek heritage with us.

Thanks to @westloop_dabestloop for this photo of the gyro eating contest at the festival.

Today is your last chance to visit our Taste of Gr

Today is your last chance to visit our Taste of Greektown festival!

We’ll be open until 10pm tonight – so come through to try the delicious food from some classic Greektown restaurant vendors, including these mouthwatering artopitas from @artopolischicago.

Photo by @snoylekimchi

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