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Beyond Grape Leaves: Home of Authentic Greek Cuisine – Greek Islands, Chicago

Thanks to Chicago’s large Greek community, the city has a lot of Greek food. Most of the best Greek restaurants are family run and have been around for decades. They’re centered along the gentrified Greek town neighborhood, on Halsted Street, just west of downtown (and near the United Center). There, a few city blocks are lined

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Casual Breakfast Dining at Yolk Restaurant, Chicago

Tantalizing aromas and long lines were awaiting us as we arrived at Yolk restaurant. Yolk is the creation of the founder, Taki Kastanis,  a former [easyazon_link identifier=”1118721551″ locale=”US” tag=”theyum-20″]real estate agent[/easyazon_link] who has deep roots in the restaurant business.  There are several Yolk restaurant locations in [easyazon_link identifier=”1465457097″ locale=”US” tag=”theyum-20″]Chicago[/easyazon_link], three in [easyazon_link identifier=”1742201997″ locale=”US”

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