Grilled Greek chicken kabobs
A PLACE IN GREEK AMERICAN HISTORY
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Did you know that the first U . S . gyro on record was served at Chicago ’ s Parkview Restaurant in 1965 ? And that saganaki ( sinfully delicious flaming fried cheese ) originated in 1968 at The Parthenon restaurant in Chicago ’ s Greektown neighborhood ? Sadly , the Parthenon closed in 2016 , but Chicago ’ s Greek tradition lives on in restaurants like Greek Islands , where you can indulge in swordfish kabobs , lima beans in gravy and vegetarian moussaka and of course , an appetizer of saganaki .
While Greektown is the obvious choice for Greek cuisine , there are several standout Mediterranean restaurants across the city . Avli Taverna and Athenium Room ( a favorite of comedian Tina Fey ) in Lincoln Park are solid picks for Greek classic dishes . For an upscale environment with an extensive all-Greek wine list , duck gyros and rooftop seating , head to Taxim in Wicker Park .
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