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Chicago’s Greek restaurant renaissance

The Dining Table··25 September 2026·43 min

About this episode

This week, host David Manilow explores the evolution of Greek restaurants and Greek communities in Chicago. Manilow is joined by the founder of Diamond Wine Importers, Ted Diamantis. Back in the day, Greektown was packed with bars, eateries and grocery stores. In this episode, get a history lesson on the past and learn why Chicago is in the middle of a Greek dining renaissance. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.