2009 Taste of Greece Festival at St. John the Theologian

Taste of Greece A Taste of Greece (2009) - 39th Annual Church Festival

The Greek Orthodox Cathedral of St. John The Theologian will hold its 39th Annual "Taste of Greece" Festival on May 28th, May 29th, May 30th, and May 31, 2009. Traditional Greek foods, such as moussaka, pastichio, shish kebab, spinach and cheese pies, and daily specials, along with delicious specialty desserts of baklava, kataifi and other Greek pastries are served in the Church hall. Take-out is offered for all food items. Greek wines, spirits, beer and soda are available.
Thursday May 28 (6PM to 11PM)
Friday May 29 (Noon to Midnight)
Saturday May 30 (Noon to Midnight)

Sunday May 31 (Noon to 9PM)

The huge tented outdoor grill area adds choices of gyro, souvlaki, hot dogs and hamburgers to the fabulous tastes of Greece. The very popular "Ouzeri Bar" special is grilled octopus and Ouzo. The "Kafenio" offers Greek coffee, frappes and cappuccino to go along with freshly made loukamades (honey puffs) and desserts.

Enjoy evenings of Greek music and dancing, and Greek folk dances performed by The Hellenic Dancers of Tenafly. Amusement Rides and Carnival Games, for children of all ages, add to family fun. The rides open at 6 p.m. on Thursday and Friday and 1 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

A Greek "Bazaar" area features novelty boutiques, jewelry, crafts and the ever-popular White Elephant Sale. Guided tours of the Cathedral and Chapel, which feature distinctive Byzantine mosaics and iconography, are offered. A Car Raffle for a fully equipped 2010 BMW 528i will be drawn on May 31 at 8:00 p.m.

Free parking is available on the church grounds and the adjacent JCC on the Palisades, with free shuttle service. Come and enjoy a "Taste of Greece" - rain or shine.

For information call 201.567.5072