what greek restaurants can you recomend me, in chicago down town?
I am looking for a restaurant to try because my social studies teacher has given us a project dealing with the greek culture, and a group of students must visit greek town and for extra points have a greek meal.
My favorite is Pegasus, they are located in Greek town at 130 South Halsted. Their phone number is (312) 226-3377.
If you are looking for traditional Greek food to try here is a listing of their specialties:
Spanakopita:
Spinach Cheese Pie, Savory Feta Cheese, Fresh Leaf Spinach, Eggs and spices in Thin, Delicate Layers of Filo Dough
Pastitsio:
Baked macaroni mixed with Ground Beef and Lamb, Seasoned with Spices and Grated Cheese, Topped with Bechamel Sauce
Mousakas:
Layered Eggplant, Zucchini with Ground Beef and Lamb, Seasoned with Spices and Grated Cheese, Topped with Bechamel Sauce
Mousakas Nestisimos:
Our Famous Version of Meatless Mousaka – Eggplant, Zucchini, Potato, Grated Cheese and Herbs, Topped with Bechamel Sauce
Dolmades:
Seasoned Ground Beef and Lamb mixed with Rice, wrapped in Grape Vine Leaves, served with Egg-Lemon Sauce
Pikilia #1:
Combination of Pastitso, Doima, Gyros and Spanakopita with Rice Pilaf
Pikilia #2:
Combination of Pastitsio, Spanakopita, Roasted Leg of Lamb and Chicken Riganatti Served with Rice Pilaf & Potato
Gyros Piata:
Specialty Blend of Lamb and Beef Barbequed on a Spit, served with Tomato, Onion, Feta Cheese, Tzatziki Sauce and Pita Bread
Kotopoulo Fournou:
Chicken baked to perfection with Olive Oil, Lemon and Oregano. Served with Potato Riganatti and Roasted Vegetables
Kotopoulo "Alexander" :
Skinless Chicken Breast, Stuffed with Spinach and Feta Cheese, Topped with Kasseri Cheese, served with Rice Pilaf
Moshari Tashkebob:
Lean Choice Beef, Simmered in Wine Tomato Sauce, Served with Rice Pilaf
Arni Kokkinisto:
Braised Domestic Lamb served with Your Choice of either Cooked Vegetables, Rice or Potato
Arni Psito:
Slices of Prime Roasted Leg of Lamb in Natural Au Jus. Served With Potato Riganatti and Braised Green Beans
Neframia:
Oven Roasted Loin of Lamb, served with Potato Riganatti and Braised Green Beans
Saganaki: Fried Cheese
The prices are very reasonable and they will tell you all about the Greek culture and food if you just ask. I make it a point to go here whenever we are in Chicago.
Enjoy!
November 25th, 2009 at 4:29 pm
My favorite is Pegasus, they are located in Greek town at 130 South Halsted. Their phone number is (312) 226-3377.
If you are looking for traditional Greek food to try here is a listing of their specialties:
Spanakopita:
Spinach Cheese Pie, Savory Feta Cheese, Fresh Leaf Spinach, Eggs and spices in Thin, Delicate Layers of Filo Dough
Pastitsio:
Baked macaroni mixed with Ground Beef and Lamb, Seasoned with Spices and Grated Cheese, Topped with Bechamel Sauce
Mousakas:
Layered Eggplant, Zucchini with Ground Beef and Lamb, Seasoned with Spices and Grated Cheese, Topped with Bechamel Sauce
Mousakas Nestisimos:
Our Famous Version of Meatless Mousaka – Eggplant, Zucchini, Potato, Grated Cheese and Herbs, Topped with Bechamel Sauce
Dolmades:
Seasoned Ground Beef and Lamb mixed with Rice, wrapped in Grape Vine Leaves, served with Egg-Lemon Sauce
Pikilia #1:
Combination of Pastitso, Doima, Gyros and Spanakopita with Rice Pilaf
Pikilia #2:
Combination of Pastitsio, Spanakopita, Roasted Leg of Lamb and Chicken Riganatti Served with Rice Pilaf & Potato
Gyros Piata:
Specialty Blend of Lamb and Beef Barbequed on a Spit, served with Tomato, Onion, Feta Cheese, Tzatziki Sauce and Pita Bread
Kotopoulo Fournou:
Chicken baked to perfection with Olive Oil, Lemon and Oregano. Served with Potato Riganatti and Roasted Vegetables
Kotopoulo "Alexander" :
Skinless Chicken Breast, Stuffed with Spinach and Feta Cheese, Topped with Kasseri Cheese, served with Rice Pilaf
Moshari Tashkebob:
Lean Choice Beef, Simmered in Wine Tomato Sauce, Served with Rice Pilaf
Arni Kokkinisto:
Braised Domestic Lamb served with Your Choice of either Cooked Vegetables, Rice or Potato
Arni Psito:
Slices of Prime Roasted Leg of Lamb in Natural Au Jus. Served With Potato Riganatti and Braised Green Beans
Neframia:
Oven Roasted Loin of Lamb, served with Potato Riganatti and Braised Green Beans
Saganaki: Fried Cheese
The prices are very reasonable and they will tell you all about the Greek culture and food if you just ask. I make it a point to go here whenever we are in Chicago.
Enjoy!
References :
http://www.pegasuschicago.com/about.htm
November 25th, 2009 at 4:43 pm
There’s a whole bunch of them on Halsted, around 100 South. Pegasus is excellent, as are Greek Islands and my personal favorite, Athena – all of them are next door to one another.
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