Celebrating Greektown

Greek Isles
Originally uploaded by StrudelMonkey.

I went along to the Cult last night for a celebration of Greektown in Chicago. This neighbourhood is out on the other side of town to me, but is a 3-block party central. Greektown is full of authentic restaurants, shops, and bars that celebrate the Greek community that has migrated here over the years.

Once I mentioned I was from the Australia, the old Greek couples on my table grew rather excited and asked me if I knew the Harris family from Sydney. Uh, no. But we collectively admired the Greek dancing and one guy next to me reminisced about how he, too, used to kick up his heels like that. I had trouble picturing that.

The buffet was wonderful - roast lamb that literally fell off the bone, hummus the likes of which I've never tasted, pita chips, and a delicious rice and feta salad made especially by my Cult sponsor, who invited me to the night in the first place.

Jenn and I equally admired the dessert buffet, and savoured the Greek coffee on offer. Man, it was all just so good.

But I didn't indulge in a spot of dancing, even though there was some audience participation encouraged. I made a very good spectator though, and enthusiastically applauded when necessary. I do however remember doing the zorba with George, Jems, and their friends around our house for my parents wedding anniversary a few years ago. I think I'll save my cultural dancing for when I'm back with family. Phew.