Opaa! It's time again for the annual Taste of Greece. Everyone is invited to celebrate all things Greek. Halsted Street will be bursting with food, music and fun from Monroe to Van Buren. Please go to http://www.greektownc... for more details.

We will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the entrance of Costa's Restaurant located at the northwest corner of Van Buren and Halsted or 340 S. Halsted (in case you get lost their phone number is [masked]), which is near the corner of Van Buren and Halsted. We will wait until 7:50 p.m. and then leave to enjoy the festival. I do not recommend driving since parking will be really tough! Instead, I recommend one of three routes: 1) the CTA Blue Line train to UIC/Halsted stop (and walk one block north on Halsted) or 2) the # 126 Jackson Bus to Halsted Street exit (and you will right there) or 3) #8 Halsted bus to Van Buren (or as far as you can go close due to the fest).

The Taste of Greece is an adventure that offers the sights, sounds and taste that is all Greece.
Stroll Halsted Street in Greektown and sample the fine Greek delicacies that Chicagoans have grown to love. If you haven't tried all the famous restaurants on Halsted, this is a great time to sample and taste favorites and specialties that take you throughout Greece and Cyprus.

Besides, the gastronomic adventure, festivities include two live music stages, featuring the music of the acclaimed Hellas 2000 and Hellenic Five Greek bands. Join the fun and learn the sirtaki, tsamiko, kalamatiano and other Greek dances. Come and see the beautiful costumes of both mainland and the islands ofGreece as three of Illinois favorite Greek dance troupes will perform. Don't miss your turn in the circle dance in the evening. Other Entertainment includes Belly Dancers, Greek Acrobats, The Jesse White Tumblers and plenty of Children's games, face painting and prizes each afternoon.

From Gyros and Lamb chops to Shish-ka-bobs and grilled octopus; this year's Taste will have it all. Come hungry as there is something for everyone. Patrons are advised to leave room for the baklava! And when you are done eating, stroll down Halsted for shopping like the Plaka District in Athena's. Here you can find terrific values on olive oil, jewelry, art, accessories, religious items, and much more. It's like going to Greece!