Chicago’s Greektown: A Historical Culinary Odyssey
Submitted by Linda Avery on 12.06.11 – 1:22 amNo Comment
WHAT: Enjoy a walking tour led by Dame Camille Stagg which will feature a special tour of the National Hellenic Museum and a lovely lunch at the Parthenon.
WHERE: The Parthenon
314 South Halsted
Chicago IL 60661 (see map)
312-726-2407
WHEN: Saturday, April 21, 2012
10:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
10:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
DETAILS:
Enjoy a walking tour led by Dame Camille Stagg. We will meet at the Parthenon for an introduction to Greektown and then begin the tour. Neighborhood visits include the Athenian Candle Shop which makes the candles for all of the Greek Churches in Chicago, The Greek Bakery, Elea Mediterranean Market and then head to the new National Hellenic Museum for a special tour. Afterwards we will enjoy a delicious lunch at the Parthenon with a talk by Chris Liakouras who founded the restaurant 43 years ago. His daughter Yanna will introduce us to Greek wine during lunch. There will be an expedition to a local grocery after lunch for all who wish to go!
Enjoy a walking tour led by Dame Camille Stagg. We will meet at the Parthenon for an introduction to Greektown and then begin the tour. Neighborhood visits include the Athenian Candle Shop which makes the candles for all of the Greek Churches in Chicago, The Greek Bakery, Elea Mediterranean Market and then head to the new National Hellenic Museum for a special tour. Afterwards we will enjoy a delicious lunch at the Parthenon with a talk by Chris Liakouras who founded the restaurant 43 years ago. His daughter Yanna will introduce us to Greek wine during lunch. There will be an expedition to a local grocery after lunch for all who wish to go!
COST: Members $40; Non-members $45
To reserve by credit card, follow link to registration site.
To reserve by check, make out to LDE Chicago Chapter and mail to:
Linda Avery
8100 E. Camelback Road #142
Scottsdale, AZ 85251-2773
