Tag: Astoria

My Greek Neighborhood In the Middle of New York City

I write often about my neighborhood. Sure, we always hear about Astoria being “Greektown USA” and the central focal point

March 17, 2016

Recipe: Smoked Feta & Spinach Pork Roulade With Roasted Purple Cauliflower and Fingerling Potatoes

Chef George Rallis shared a favorite pork dish that’s perfect on any special occasion– especially the holidays when Greeks eat

December 30, 2015

Astoria’s Giannakas Brothers Bring a Bit of Greece to New York City

While Greeks danced and celebrated their “Dekapentavgousto” (August 15th) in towns and villages on islands and the Greek mainland and

August 16, 2015

7-Foot Sophocles is Final Piece in Astoria Park Greek Statues Collection

There’s a new famous name at Athens Square Park, joining already installed statues of Aristotle, Socrates and the goddess Athena.

March 29, 2015

Astoria, NY Street Co-Named In Honor of Archbishop Iakovos

Archbishop Iakovos, who led the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of North and South America for 37 years from 1959 to 1996

March 29, 2015

Astoria and Its Greek Heritage a Major Part of NYC’s New Tourism Campaign

Greektown USA, also known as Astoria, New York, is being marketed as a major tourist destination by NYC and Co.,

November 5, 2014

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