Greek wines are Louie Alexakis’ passion. The enthusiastic owner of the new Avli Estiatorio in Winnetka says Greece is rising on the world’s vinicultural stage. At Avli, Alexakis pairs a menu of contemporary Greek cuisine with an all-Greek wine list that goes far beyond the roditis and retsina most people think of when it [...]
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Greektown is gearing up for the 2009 Taste of Greece, noon to 11 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, and Sunday, Aug. 30. The free fest fires up with live music on two stages, including the Hellas 2000 and Hellenic Five Greek bands, ethnic dancing by three Illinois Greek dance troupes and belly dancers, Greek acrobats, the [...] Church festivals offer some of the best eating. Two good ones are coming up this weekend. St. Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church, 7373 N. Caldwell, Niles, hosts its annual Big Greek Food Festival this weekend. This is absolutely one of the best food festivals of the Chicagoland summer, with homemade Greek specialties such as loukaniko (Greek [...] Early adopters will have lots to choose from in coming weeks. About-to-open Chicagoland restaurants include: Avli Estiatorio, Greek, Winnetka: Louis Alexakis, former general manager of Greek Islands and owner of the erstwhile Ouzeri, has recruited culinary expert Diane Kochilas direct from Greece as consulting chef for this 112-seat eatery specializing in regional Greek cuisine. Look [...] Here’s a fabulous night out for the cost-conscious. Chicago’s legendary saloon singer, Audrey Morris, performs tomorrow at Old Town’s Angelo’s Taverna. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear one of our town’s great performers. The 8 p.m. show has no cover charge, and Angelo’s, which normally has pretty moderate prices, adds to the bargain with drink [...] |
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