Opa! Greektown Chicago’s popular Taste of Greektown festival returns for its 32nd year this summer with the city’s largest celebration of Hellenic cuisine and culture, along Halsted Street from Adams to Van Buren. Be prepared for dancing, music, shopping and don't forget THE FOOD!
The neighborhood’s acclaimed Greek restaurants are the stars of the show, including:
- 9 Muses Bar & Grill (315 S. Halsted Street)
- Artopolis Bakery, Cafe and Agora (306 S. Halsted Street)
- Athena Restaurant (212 S. Halsted Street)
- Mr. GreekGyros (234 S. Halsted Street)
- Spectrum Bar & Grill (233 S. Halsted Street)
Live music and entertainment will take place on two stages at Taste of Greektown!
On the Devanco Foods Main Stage Hellas 2000 will be playing a mix of traditional and nostalgic tunes, as well as more updated, modern Greek music. (Friday 5-10 pm, Saturday/Sunday 2-10 pm) On the Zenleaf AthenaSecond Stage, festival goers will be entertained by DJ Yianni (Friday 5-10 pm, Sunday 12-10 pm), the local Ormi Orchestra (Saturday 5-10 pm) will play, pausing for the 5th Annual Devanco Foods Gyros Eating Contest (Saturday 6 pm).
Kali orexi! (Bon apetit!)
For more information, visit GreektownChicago.org
Chicago’s Greektown neighborhood has been the epicenter of the city’s acclaimed Greek dining scene for decades, located along Halsted Street for 60 years. The neighborhood still has the largest concentration of Greek restaurants in Chicago as well as many new establishments and remains anchored by its celebration of heritage, community, and history. Many restaurants and retail stores in Greektown are family-owned businesses that have been open for decades.
The 32nd annual Taste of Greektown festival is presented by the Greektown Chamber of Commerce with additional support from Greektown SSA #16. The festival will be open Friday, Aug. 26 from 4-10 p.m.; Saturday, Aug. 27 from Noon-10 p.m.; and Sunday, Aug. 28 from Noon-10 p.m. An optional $7 donation is suggested for attendees.
