#cafenio

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Que buena publicidad de cafenio ✨👀

[jonfarreporter]

A Journey through Greek Culture awaits at the 73rd annual Greek Food Festival in San Francisco

It’s that time of year again when the abundance of harvest beckons people to gather to feast; and what better way to feast than a food festival like the 73rd annual San Francisco Greek Food Festival beginning on September 20.

San Francisco’s long-running and beloved Greek Food Festival, returns to the Mission District this fall.

The festival is newly rebranded as “A Journey of Greek Culture.”

The three-day food festival will offer for purchase a wide variety of freshly homemade Greek food, including Spanakopita, Moussaka, Gemista (also known as stuffed peppers), Gyros, and other meat and vegetarian options.

Greek desserts and wine will also be available for purchase, and vendors will be on hand selling a selection of items.

The entertainment will be traditional dance performances by award-winning folk dance groups. They will enhance the festival with new as well as classic Greek music for all to enjoy.

Speaking on behalf of the organizers of the festival, Maria Nicolacakis took a few moments to explain what all goes into the annual festival at Annunciation Cathedral in the heart of San Francisco’s Mission District.

“A lot of food is made,” she exclaimed.

When asked about ‘what does it take to prepare for the three-day celebration festival?’ She said, “Regarding the food prep specifically, we have two main kitchen leads.”

“There are hundreds of volunteers, of all ages who sign up for shifts in the kitchen over the course of several weeks ahead of time, leading up to the festival,” Nicolacakis said.

Mentioning a few of the other details the festival must attend to, Nicolacakis noted.

“In addition to the food there are all the other logistics of the festival, such as permits, floor plan layout, the purchasing of the food, decor, volunteer management (for the three days of the festival), and donation solicitations for both food items and commemorative album ads.”

Typically, when festivals like this are put together, it’s a labor of love on the part of the entire community, usually a church, such as Annunciation Cathedral. The Cathedral’s congregation initially was established over 100 years ago in 1921.

“It is an intergenerational effort designed to bring the whole community together in celebration of Greek culture,” said Nicolacakis.

Mothers, grandmothers and extended families all rally together to make such a festival a success as well as a tradition. That particular flavor or savory dish delight so many people enjoy, most likely is from a cherished recipe that has been handed down through generations.

This is why the local-community-based annual food festival has been well-attended for over seven decades. Emphasis is on all dishes being home-made.

“Home-cooked food items are completed in batches and categories,” Nicolacakis continued.

“For example, the spinach filling is made for the spanakopita triangles first, then The spanakopita (a savory spinach pie) is assembled.”

She went on to explain further that “the meat sauce for the pastítsio (a Greek & Mediterranean pasta dish) and the (beloved by many) Moussaka (a Greek & Mediterranean style casserole) is prepared first.”

“Then follows the béchamel sauce, said Nicolacakis (it’s basically a roux, similar to hollandaise but very unique to Greek cuisine) and then the trays are assembled.”

In addition to the many savory entrees there are desserts, like baklava and Loukomadies (a Greek form of donuts).

“Our ‘cafenio’ (coffee shop) set up will offer Greek desserts and coffee,” said Nicolacakis.

“Greek wine, beer, and other drinks will be offered,” she said. “And, a variety of vendors will be on hand selling a selection of various items such as gifts, crafts, etc.”

“The music will be provided by DJ Jukebox C, who plays both new and classic Greek tunes,” said Nicolacakis.

The raves about the festival and its food on Yelp and other social media sites is five-stars. Mission Local, among others news sources, cites it as a highlight on its Events page.

Marke Bieschke the Arts & Culture editor of 48 Hills considers this annual festival as one of his favorites. “This is an old school culture fest… It’s so wholesome and delicious,” he noted in his ‘Arts Forecast’ column on the local news website.

The festival begins on Friday September 20 opening at 11: until 9:00 PM. It continues for the entire weekend through Sunday Sept. 22.

The event is easily accessible via public transportation and valet parking will be available. Admission is Free!

Annunciation Cathedral is at the heart of San Francisco’s Mission District, located at:

245 Valencia Street (between 14th St. and Duboce). For more information visit Annunciation Cathedral website.

[xandresitomiaux]

vine a verte, dnd stas¿ #cafenio

[watermoonming]

Cafenio

[dnxsstuff]

[77ablaze]

#cafe #cafedumonde #cafenio #coffee #athens #thisisathens #this #nationalgarden #instalike #instalike #instalove #instagood #instadaily #instacoffee #europe #centerofathens #lifo #athensvoice (at Εθνικός Κήπος / National Garden)

[useless-greecefacts]

holy shit I'm watching xfactor at the cafenio (and they just changed... fml) but is this sakis???

I haven’t been keeping up with the Greek X-Factor this year omg but I remember hearing he’d be presenting again so I guess yES IT REALLY WAS HIM

[carlosdan]

- Cafenio - _____________ #sketch #inked #drawing #illustration #ilustracion #ink #fashionsketch #traditionalart

[diastemalunar]

M💙 (en Cafenio Rubi)

[shop4retail]

“Cafenio” tray by Shibui and Lorenz & Kaz

To us Shibui means design in harmony with nature, where every form has a function and every detail a purpose. Handmade in Europe by specialist artisans, our creations are inspired by a desire to make elegant, useful objects accessible to all. from Retail Design Blog http://retaildesignblog.net/2018/01/29/cafenio-tray-by-shibui-and-lorenz-kaz/

[beyoubefabulous]

Enjoying this beautiful day out in Hoboken at @gfgbakery - our go-to Greek bakery & cafenio here in NJ. Best place all around to meet with friends for a freddo, tyropita, and some sweets! 💋 jacket from @eloquii 👌 #annoulicious #greekgoddess #modeloffduty #mondayfunday #presidentsdayoff #greekfromgreece #xoq #braidedhair #beyoubefabulous ❤😘 (at GFG Bakery)

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