Little Greece in Astoria, Queens New York Mr. R. Estrella

History of Little Greece Large groups of Greeks migrated to the the region in the 1960s, with more immigrants arriving from Cyprus in 1974. In 1980, the population of Greeks in Astoria was 22,579, though that number dropped to 18,127 in 1990. Recently, the Queens Chronicle reported that the current Greek debt crisis has led to another influx of Greek immigrants to Astoria. Estimates range from 35,000 to a perhaps 200,000. Only include historical information, not things to see. History of Little Greece

What To Do In Little Greece You can't imagine what it is to walk in the streets of Astoria and hear nothing but Greek; it's like being in Athens. Traditional Greek eateries in this neighborhood include Taverna Kyclades, Bahari Estiatorio, and the Omonia Cafe. Restaurants, coffee houses, nightclubs and grocery stores You may be familiar with scenes of Little Greece from the television show Orange is the New Black, where the character Red used to live and ran a deli. Include things to see, do and top places to eat. Especially if unique.

Greek Food Souvlaki is a popular fast food consisting of small pieces of meat and sometimes vegetables grilled on a skewer. It can be served with pita bread, fried potatoes, lemon, and sauces, but the souvlaki itself is eaten on its own, with the side dishes eaten subsequently. The meat usually used in Greece and Cyprus is pork, although chicken, beef, and lamb may also be used. A gyro is made from meat cooked on a vertical rotisserie. Like shawarma and tacos al pastor. In Greece it is most often pork, or chicken, while a mixture of beef and lamb is common in the U.S. Usually served wrapped or stuffed in a flatbread such as pita, with tomato, onion, tzatziki sauce. Baklava – sweet dessert Greek Coffee: coffee prepared using very finely ground coffee beans, unfiltered. The same method is used in many Middle Eastern and Southeastern European countries Most Popular Dishes: (2) with photo Most Popular Desserts: (1-2) with photo. Extra credit if you bring a small piece to taste. Just a bite size is fine. Unique Drinks (1) with photo You may add a short video on the foods or drinks. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1HVYw2VjxE0

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Little Greece Steinway St. & 36th Ave. Astoria, New York Directions From MCLC: Bus # 16 to Union Station Gold Line – to Steinway stop