Today’s talented Greek winemakers are crafting world-class wines that now rival the best from around the globe. Discover why the wines of Greece are garnering rave reviews with a wine tasting from the many wine regions of Greece. Additionally, a special, premium wine tastingsponsored by Diamond Importers, Inc. is offered. 

Internationally recognized artist, Euripides “Rip” Kastaris, will display his work. A four-time time Olympic artist, Kastaris is the first Hellenic-American to be chosen by the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) to commemorate US athletes. His artwork is available for purchase.

Participating chefs include George Bumbaris, Prairie Grass Café, Jimmy Bannos, Heaven on Seven, Carrie & Michael  Nahabedian, NAHA, Kurt Gatsos, Tavern on Rush, Kurt Guzowski, Landmark, George Alpogiannis, Spero Botsis, Kappy’s Restaurant, Paul Papadopoulos, Sweet Baby Ray’s Barbeque, David Schneider, Takim, Kosta Stylianos, Venus Restaurant, Reuben Villanuvea, Avli, Randall Jacobs, Elate, Hotel Felix, and others.

Taste of Greektown restaurants: Artopolis, Athena, Chicago Sweet Connection, Costa's, Greek Islands, OPA Estatorio, Parthenon, Roditis, and Santorini. 

Music will be provided by guest DJ Nick Hatzopoulos. The event will feature a special raffle - win tickets to Elli Kokkinou - and many other surprises. Pre-paid tickets are $65 per person by Sept 14 or $85 at the door. Premium Greek wine tasting is an additional $10 per person. To purchase tickets, contact the National Hellenic Museum at 312.655.1234.