Greektown, Chicago
Greektown is a dining and nightlife district on the Near West Side in Chicago, Illinois. It is one of many neighborhoods that make up the Near West Side community area. It is popular with tourists and Chicago residents alike.
Greektown's bars and restaurants lie roughly between Van Buren and Madison Streets, along Halsted Street, west of the Loop.[1]
The Chicago Transit Authority's Blue Line to the UIC-Halsted station can travel to Greektown.
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The National Hellenic Museum in Greektown, Chicago
Outside of the restaurant Greek Islands, blue pots painted with famous Greek patterns, such as the Greek key, adorn the sidewalks of Greektown.
The local Walgreens is ornamented with the addition of Greek translations on the storefront signs.
Ancient Greek architecture style monument marks the edge of Greektown. The monument sits in front of the Eisenhower Expressway.
Ancient Greek Archetictural style monument marks the beginning of Greektown. It sits at the corner of Halsted and Monroe and is decorated by art from the local Greek Orthodox church's youth.
Flaming Saganaki was invented at the Parthenon Restaurant in Chicago's Greektown.
References
- ↑ Zeldes, Leah A. (Aug 27, 2009). "Opaa! Chicago Taste of Greece flies this weekend". Dining Chicago. Chicago's Restaurant & Entertainment Guide, Inc. Archived from the original on May 24, 2016. Retrieved Aug 28, 2009.
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