The post Merchant Spotlight: Dugan’s on Halsted appeared first on Greektown Chicago.

Favorite menu items include signature artopitas, which are handcrafted savory pies made from flaky dough and filled with a selection of high-quality ingredients, including spinach & feta, kasseri & feta, chicken & mozzarella, and more. The brick oven pizzas are a must-have as they’re made from old world recipes and use the finest cheeses and olive oil. Enjoy pizza happy hour Monday to Friday from 3 to 7 p.m., which includes pizza and 2 mythos for $22. Everyday breakfast is also available, serving favorites such as spinach & feta omelette, gyro hash, gravlax & eggs, vegan artopita, berry mascarpone french toast and loukoumades (Greek beignets). Pair breakfast with a specialty espresso, including the brand new merenda latte or mandolatte. Last but not least, lunch combos are available Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and include any half salad, artopita or sandwich with a bowl of soup for $11. 

In the Agora, you can find many speciality items and gifts primarily from Greece and Europe, including jars of marinated onions, olives, extra virgin olive oils, jams, several varieties of honey and sour cherries. Shop the wide variety of wines, which make for a great housewarming or hostess gift, and don’t forget to stop by The Bakery to purchase homemade cakes, sweets, breads and more.

The post Merchant Spotlight: Artopolis appeared first on Greektown Chicago.

The post Merchant Spotlight: Kids Stem Studio appeared first on Greektown Chicago.

During the current pandemic, Marianos has taken extra precautions to keep the community safe and healthy. Learn more about their response plan here. It includes information on protective plexiglass barriers, dedicated shopping hours, limited item quantities, increased cleaning and disinfecting, customer capacity limits, mobile app benefits, social distancing precautions and protective face mask guidelines.

Photo Credit: Candy Industry

The post Merchant Spotlight: Mariano’s in Greektown appeared first on Greektown Chicago.

Learn more about how Walgreens is responding to COVID-19 to keep the Greektown Chicago neighborhood safe and healthy here. You can also follow them on social media @Walgreens for the latest store news and updates.

Photo credit: UJAMAA Construction

The post Merchant Spotlight: Walgreens In Greektown appeared first on Greektown Chicago.

The post Video Feature: 9 Muses Bar & Grill appeared first on Greektown Chicago.

Sonder redefines the hotel experience through inspiring design and modern service, offering the best parts of a home and hotel. The company handpicks unique neighborhoods such as Greektown so that guests have plenty to see and explore in addition to relaxing indoors.

Start the bonafide vacation with a delicious meal at one of the many authentic Greek restaurants in the area, including Greek Islands, Athena Greek Restaurant, Santorini and 9 Muses. With Greektown’s close proximity to the United Center, visitors can also easily head over to catch a Chicago Bulls or Blackhawks game or attend a concert. Enjoy an unwinding brunch at Meli Cafe & Juice Bar or pastries and Greek coffee at Artopolis in the morning.

Browse the available spaces in the Chicago area here to book your winter staycation.

The post Merchant Spotlight: Local Staycation at Sonder – Greektown Suites appeared first on Greektown Chicago.

With a number of new seasonal menu items, Artopolis is a must-visit restaurant that both residents and visitors should add to their bucket list this winter. The Grecian homemade touch shines through in all the restaurant’s offerings, especially the freshly-baked bread. They’ve recently introduced a new olive oil and rosemary bread that comes in a variety of shapes. Artopolis is serving seasonal pies including pumpkin for those who still want fall flavors, as well as cranberry, apple and walnut. Don’t forget the restaurant’s year-round savory pies, known as artopitas, are always available too. Some of the fan-favorite artopitas include spinach & feta (spanakopita), mushroom & emmental (manitaropita) and jambon & kasseri (zamponopita). 

For those still searching for perfect holiday gifts, look no further than Artopolis’ Agora, their boutique market that offers specialty items primarily from Greece and Europe including wine, olives, olive oil, jams and preserves, several varieties of honey and more. Stop by Artopolis this month to do some holiday shopping and try the new menu items all at once!

The post Merchant Spotlight: Artopolis appeared first on Greektown Chicago.

Chase, located at 739 W. Madison St. (Madison & Halsted), provides useful and convenient banking services for a variety of needs. Chase is a leading global financial services firm with worldwide operations, offering a large variety of financial services, including personal banking, credit cards, mortgages, auto financing, investment advice, small business loans and payment processing. Customers have many options of how they want to bank with Chase, now made even easier with the new location in the heart of Greektown!

We hope you have the chance to support our great new Greektown retailers.

The post New Merchant Spotlight: AT&T and Chase appeared first on Greektown Chicago.

Fitness buffs or those trying to get in shape can focus on toning different areas of the body, choosing from a variety of times and classes. Those who book their first class using the new client package can receive an additional percentage off.  
For a full class schedule and additional information on Greektown’s latest fitness addition, visit https://www.solidcore.co.

Photo via Solidcore’s Facebook

The post Merchant Spotlight: Solidcore appeared first on Greektown Chicago.