Winter Greek Food Fest

The Winter Greek Food Fest is an event in Chicago that all foodies must attend! From February 11th to 13th, the St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox School will host the food festival. Enjoy authentic homemade Greek food with your family. At this moment, the event will be takeout only. Party packs will also be available for football fans trying to enjoy the Super Bowl.

Chicago’s Winter Greek Food Fest is located at 2727 W Winona, Chicago, IL. You may call the church’s office for any specific information at 773-561-5992. On Friday, 2/11, the fest will be open from 5 pm – 9 pm. The fest will be available from 3 pm – 9 pm on Saturday. And on their last day, Sunday, the food fest will be open from 11:30 am – 3 pm.

St. Demetrios Greek Church Chicago Hosts Food Fest

If you don’t know much about St. Demetrios church in Chicago, you may learn on their website. The church was founded in 1927 at its current location on the North Side of Chicago. After many years, the church became one of the leading Greek Orthodox places in the USA. 

This Greek Cultural Center features a library, gymnasium, and auditorium. These establishments served thousands of immigrants from Greece to this nation. Many food fans became aware of the Greek fest through newspapers and media outlets. Try out the pastries and Loukoumades and enter a raffle on Sunday!

What Food Can You Expect At The Greek Fest?

If you’re not Greek and wonder what dishes will be available, you may check out their menu below. Greek food is known for its vegetables, olive oil, grains, and more. You may also find plenty of yogurt dishes and food containing lemon juice. 

The following items are featured on the official menu of Chicago Greek Fest:

• Pork Souvlaki Dinner
• Chicken Dinner
• Gyros Plate Dinner
• Pastichio
• Gyros Sandwich
• Greek Fries with Feta
• Spanakopita
• Tiropita
• Large Greek Salad
• Avgolemono Soup
• Loukoumades

St. Demetrios Chicago Winter Greek Food Fest will also serve dinner party packs for larger families. The party packs include the following:

• Laconian Feast – 8 Souvlakia, one pan of gyros, two greek salads, and 3 Loukoumades
• Athenian Delight – 6 Souvlakia, one pan of gyros, one greek salad, one order of Loukoumades
• Olympian Orexi – 4 Souvlakia, 1 pan of gyros, 1 greek salad, 1 order of Loukoumades

Greek Food History

To learn more about Greek Food, we must return to Ancient Greece. Its resemblance to the Mediterranean characterizes Greek Cuisine. Alexander the Great extended Greek’s reach from Europe to India, and on the way, more foods were adopted.

What’s surprising to many people is that the Greek diet has changed very little throughout the years. More herbs and spices came to Greece via trade, and thus, Greek and Turkish foods became similar. When you go on vacation to Greece, you’ll also find great-tasting stews, meats, and more. Greek patrons enjoy meats from goats and lambs more than beef from cows.