Greek Food

Γεια σας παιδιά! In honor of Greek Independence Day, we'll revolutionize things a bit and hold our March Greek Language MeetUp on **Saturday, March 21st, at 2:00**, at Laconiko in Manassas, Virginia. Laconiko has a showroom and event space where we can participate in a wine and olive oil tasting - and practice the mother tongue. As usual, there are a few other Hellenic events on the horizon. * On Saturday, March 14, 2:00 p.m, our friends at the Hellenic Society Prometheas present *A Tribute to the late Prof. Eleni Glykatzi-Ahrweiler* by Prof. Sophia Mergiali-Saha (University of Athens, ΕΚΠΑ) at the Hellenic Center, Bethesda, MD. More details to follow. * Prometheas will hold its annual Greek Independence Day celebration on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. at the Grand Hall of St. George Greek Orthodox Church in Bethesda. Κeynote speakers Prof. Giorgos Kontogeorgis and Prof. Lyvia Parara will speak on "Ioannis Kapodistrias: The European Diplomat, Historian and Nation's Governor." * Greek-American humorist and author David Sedaris will be in DC on Sunday, April 19th, at 3 pm, at DAR Constitution Hall. Tickets are between $50 and $75. Let me know if we should try to make it a MeetUp. Hope to see our [παρέα](https://www.google.com/search?q=%CF%80%CE%B1%CF%81%CE%AD%CE%B1&sca_esv=0108a123375dd053&biw=1280&bih=715&sxsrf=ANbL-n5w-Bcm91I8n2xIWUb0qh0oRWbY5w%3A1772398733624&ei=jaikaaXcJdKh5NoPlYed-QU&ved=2ahUKEwiX_5X4zv-SAxXwEFkFHeWgLDMQgK4QegYIAQgAEAU&uact=5&oq=Greek+word+parea&gs_lp=Egxnd3Mtd2l6LXNlcnAiEEdyZWVrIHdvcmQgcGFyZWEyBRAAGIAEMgYQABgWGB4yBhAAGBYYHjILEAAYgAQYhgMYigUyBRAAGO8FMggQABiABBiiBDIIEAAYgAQYogQyCBAAGIAEGKIEMggQABiiBBiJBUjRV1CJBVidU3ANeACQAQCYAcIBoAH_HaoBBTE4LjIwuAEDyAEA-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&sclient=gws-wiz-serp) on the 21st at Laconiko. Να τα πούμε! - Athan

Γεια σας φίλοι! I started this group with a selfish aim - to find Greek speakers to help me practice having conversatiosn in Greek. But, held back by lack of confidence in my speaking abilities, I've put off actually scheduling a meet up. I just don't know that my skills are strong enough to carry a meeting. But what the heck, let's just try this and see how it goes. So, let's meet up and speak as much Greek as we can. For this first meet up, let's just keep it loose and casual. Plan to introduce yourself in Greek and ask a few basic, get-to-know-you type questions. Please, don't be intimidated if you think your Greek isn't advanced enough. My goal is for all partcipants to help each other. Let's chat and not be afraid to make mistakes.

Join us for the fabulous curry, ramen, and more at ***Karé Bar*** in Chantilly! ***From Northern Virginia Magazine:*** Some of the best dishes in the world are fairly recent innovations. The Vietnamese banh mi, for example, appeared only in the 1950s thanks to the introduction of the French baguette in Ho Chi Minh City and the innovative thinking of the Le family. Japanese curry is a bit older, tracing back to the late 19th century, when British sailors enchanted with well-spiced Indian sauces brought those traditions back to another part of Asia. Eventually, Korea also created its own adaptation of the thick, flavorful gravy. Score another one for the global food community. Actually, score two. Kare Bar opened in Chantilly on Metrotech Drive, making it easy to head to Shilla Bakery or Chateau de Chantilly after lunch or dinner. Score three? Of course, I wouldn’t be keeping score at all if the food weren’t excellent. It is, as is the caring service and bright atmosphere. Start with something uniquely Japanese like monkfish liver with ponzu or a grilled hamachi collar, or stick to an old reliable like the juicy chicken or seafood dumplings, united by a crispy lacework of fried skirt. I tried both the Japanese and Korean curries. The latter is labeled as “spicy” on the menu, but didn’t seem to have any more heat than the Japanese curry. I recommend sticking to the Japanese sauce for its more robust flavor. Order it with the meaty, crispy donkatsu (pork cutlet curry) or the hamburger steak curry, essentially a well-seared dish of Salisbury steak. Whichever curry you order, it will come with sticky rice topped with a crisp-edged over-easy egg and a slew of veggies, ready to be drenched in curry. A shredded cabbage salad is bathed in an exceptionally appealing creamy sesame dressing. As winter sets in, there are few more fulfilling meals than a rib-sticking curry. This is the place that will keep you feeling like there’s no need to hibernate. Check out menu [here](https://karebar.com/our-menu/) **WAITLIST:** Meetup does not allow a waitlist for paid events. If this event fills and you are interested in adding your name to the waitlist, please send host a message through the app. To enhance the opportunity for great conversation, we would like to keep the group small. Please feel free to sign-up to meet us along with up to 2 friends. In the future, we will vary the days of the week, geography and the cost of restaurants so that we can attract many different types of diners. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU ARE COMMITTED TO GO WHEN YOU RSVP FOR THIS EVENT. In the event our group incurs a fee for no-shows / late cancellations, your ability to RSVP for future events will be restricted. Thank you in advance for your understanding.Feel free to make suggestions for future meet locations. All diners will have their own tab to avoid any confusion. \*\* The small non-refundable registration fee helps us share the cost associated with Meetup platform ($360/year) and reduces the likelihood of no-shows, allowing us to better plan our events and accommodate attendees. Thank you in advance for your understanding!\*\* If you are unable to join us in March, we hope you'll stay interested and join us for a meal in the future. Looking forward to seeing you at Karé Bar in Chantilly!

Love Sushi has a 4.5 rating! Get their signature 'Crush on you' roll (Yummy!). They are a fusion Asian place serving mostly Japanese, some Thai (Curried coconut chicken is great and Dam Dam noodles are spicy and really good), and they have really good Chinese won ton soup. Besides raw fish in Sushi and Maki there's cooked food like tempura and teriyaki. I love eating at "Love Sushi" as they make really good Sushi, Sashimi, Tempura, and Teriyaki, and they have Nigori Sake! Let's meet and greet over some good Asian food in Gaithersburg! Menu: http://lovesushirockville.com/menu.html All Aboard, Mates!

Social Sips & Bites family - it’s time to wear your green and bring your Irish spirit. We’re heading to Kalypso’s Tavern for a St. Patrick’s celebration packed with festive vibes, great company, and special deals on food and drinks. What to expect: • Irish favorites like corned beef & cabbage • Shepherd’s pie and other hearty classics • Guinness specials • A lively crowd and that classic SSB energy Whether you’re coming for the food, the drinks, or just the fun, this is one of those nights you don’t want to miss. Come hungry. Come social. Let’s turn Kalypso’s green together. 🍀

Join us for a high-energy night of live music with one of the popular DC-area bands! Pool Boys! Pool Boys are a rock cover band from Herndon, VA specializing in an eclectic mix of rock, pop and hip-hop cover songs from the last 30 years. Brothers in music, Jim Welfley locks in the beat on drums, Steve Linstrom nails down the bottom end on bass, and Dan Blanchet delivers the main melody on guitar and lead vocals. Great music. Great people. See you at Jimmy’s Old Town Tavern.

You’ve never had Uzbek food? Perfect — this is your sign to change that. People walk in curious and walk out raving. It’s rich, flavorful, and seriously underrated. The cuisine has Turkish influences — so if you love that style of cuisine, you’re in for a treat. And if you’re feeling cautious, no worries… you can always go with something familiar like shish kebabs. Please keep your RSVP up to date. Repeated no-shows or last-minute cancellations may affect future RSVPs. The reservation is under my name. \*\* The restaurant can do maximum 5 checks for the table. Please bring cash for easier payment. \*\* They don't have alcoholic beverages on their menu. But you can bring your own bottle. \*\* Ample Free Parking in front of the restaurant. Here's the menu: https://www.silkroadchoyhona.net/