A couple of days ago I fount myself in Nicosia, Cyprus, so my good friend Maria, my koumera, called me late in the afternoon to ask if I wanted to go see an art exhibition and then to attend a political debate with candidates for European Parliamentary Elections. In less then 20 minutes, I was in her car, [...]
For a long time Athena was the only Greek restaurant in Beijing. It is still the city’s largest Greek eatery.
Established in 2000 by two Chinese people, the restaurant is located conveniently within Sanlitun diplomatic area. The majority of the guests, apart from the increasing number of Greek diplomats, students and business people, have been [...]
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Most people think pizza originated in Italy, others say it was created in China. But staff at Serafino Pizzeria are adamant that Greece was the first home of the globally popular pizza.
The Beijing outlet, opened by Greek chef Christos Voudouris in 2006, features a decor harking distinctly to its Mediterranean homeland. Voudouris has been hand-making [...]
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Opa! The Greek Orthodox Church of Saint George once again offers everyone the chance to be Greek for a day with its 31st food fair this Saturday at the church.
The popular event features a meal with a variety of homemade and authentic Greek foods, and treats sold a la carte. The meal will include souvlaki, [...]
The annual Greek Food Festival draws more than 10,000 hungry Boiseans to the jewel-box church at 28th and Bannock streets for food, community and fun.
The Greek Orthodox community bands together to host this lively and delicious event. You’ll find Greek specialties such as dolmades [stuffed grape leaves], souvlaki [marinated skewered pork] and a new addition [...]
A Greek Cultural Odyssey | Saint Athanasius the Great Greek Orthodox Church’s Greek Festival | Arlington, Mass., June 5, 6 and 7.
The Saint Athanasius Greek Festival is one of Arlington’s largest cultural events which draws thousands of people from the Greater Boston Area. This year’s Festival will be like no other with more entertainment, Greek dancing, children’s [...]
The 33rd annual Dionysos Greek Festival at the Arcadia Creek Festival Place which opened Thursday, continues through Saturday.
The annual Dionysos Greek Festival may be 33 years old this year but it still has a few surprises to offer. The robustly flavored Kalamata olive, for instance, plentifully served at the celebration, may provide a new tasting experience [...]