Souvlaki
Culture
The Greek Rivals Who United and Brought Souvlaki to Colombia
The story of two Greek immigrants in Colombia serves as a lesson of what the nation can achieve when united.
Petros Gkrilis and George Sitaras come from Thessaloniki. They are fanatic supporters of the city's eternal rivals PAOK and Aris...
Ancient Greece
The Ancient Roots of Greek Souvlaki, the World’s First Fast Food
Many would think that souvlaki is a type of street food originating from the many years of Ottoman rule in Greece, but this is not true.
Ancient Greece
Bronze Age Souvlaki Found on Santorini
The beloved souvlaki has been around since ancient times. Skewers dating back to the Bronze Age have been found by archaeologists, and recent research looks at the functioning of early grills. In particular, "souvlaki trays" have been discovered dating...
Greek News
The Greeks Who Introduced Souvlaki to China
Two friends from the Greek island of Chios Yannis Georgoulis and Danae Makris, left Greece several years ago with the unusual mission of opening a souvlaki restaurant in China.
Although they faced numerous difficulties doing business in the Chinese capital,...
Food
Souvlaki Wrapper in Ireland Makes 4 Times the Greek Minimum Wage
A €2,500 euro salary is being offered to any Greek who wants to take on the job of a souvlaki wrapper in a Greek souvlaki bar in Dublin, Ireland.
The job listing, in addition to the €2,500 salary, promises that...
Culture
Meet the Greek who Introduced Real Souvlaki to Colombia
Giorgos Sitaras, a Greek who left his hometown of Thessaloniki, Greece, shares authentic Greek food like souvlaki with the Colombian people.
Greece
Price of Souvlaki Skyrockets in Greece
As the cost of everyday necessities such as gas and groceries has gone up due to the war in Ukraine, the price of souvlaki, a staple of Greek cuisine, has also reached record highs.
The stunning price of souvlaki has...
Culture
What is the National Dish of Greece?
The country known for its delicious cuisine simply could not choose one dish to represent it.
Greek Food
Souvlaki Hanx: Tom Hanks Launches New Greek Restaurant Chain
It was in his beautiful island home on Antiparos that Tom Hanks got the idea to start a Greek restaurant chain in the US. The restaurant industry has taken a hit during the pandemic, and many service workers are...
Europe
Greek Restaurant “The Athenian” Named Best in the United Kingdom
The Greek street food restaurant "The Athenian" has been awarded the title of Best Restaurant in the UK by food delivery giant Deliveroo at the Deliveroo Restaurant Awards, held virtually on Monday.
Founded by Efthymios Vasilakis and Neofytos Christodoulou, born...