Tips for Food to Eat at a Greek Festival

[mastichas09]

In the Greek diaspora it's common for a Greek church to run a Greek festival to share the culture and generate revenue. In some parts of the United States, festival season is starting now (further south), and festival season in the north tends to happen starting in May, depending on the climate.

I have a church, but I like to visit other churches. I know what I like to buy when I go to these events, but I thought I'd talk out what do you guys like to order? I like to get gyros because I don't make them at home, and anything time consuming, like stuffed grape leaves. What are your thoughts?

 

[ellinasgolfer0320]

I don't like to buy Greek food at churches - it's not good - unless it looks authentic.. If I have to then maybe I'll try the souvlakia, saganaki, or some pastries. Loukoumathes are typically good in my opinion - they're usually prepared in a very traditional way compared to what you would find now.

 

[k_tsoukalas]

I don't like to buy Greek food at churches - it's not good - unless it looks authentic.. If I have to then maybe I'll try the souvlakia, saganaki, or some pastries. Loukoumathes are typically good in my opinion - they're usually prepared in a very traditional way compared to what you would find now.

It would certainly depend on the church! Some have excellent food, prepared by people who really know and understand Greek cooking, and maybe use their family recipes. Some are certainly better than others.

I love exploring the food booths at these events because they often have dishes that are hard to replicate at home. Like you, I always go for gyros—there's something about the way they're freshly grilled and wrapped that makes them irresistible. I also make a beeline for spanakopita or tiropita because I don't always make these at home. And I totally agree abut the Loukoumathes, too. I never make those at home.