World of Athens "sphere" in action. Thanks to John for sending this in...
posted on Sunday, June 21
30 people have been diagnosed with the swine flu in Greece. The latest include individuals from abroad. They included a 73-year-old man and a 15-year-old girl from Argentina, four US nationals, including a 2-year-old boy, and an Australian national. All the cases have thus far been mild.
posted on Friday, June 19
The third annual Los Angeles Greek Film Festival (June 25-28, 2009) showcases new films from Greek filmmakers worldwide. Our foremost goal is to promote Greek Cinema and cultural exchange while bridging the gap between Greek filmmakers and Hollywood. This year LAGFF offers a diverse program of films, a panel discussion and a tribute to a prominent Greek-American director. Orpheus Awards are given to the most outstanding new films in the dramatic, documentary and short film categories.
Make sure to support this great event out in California.
More info on their website.
posted on Thursday, June 18
After five years of international growth, Aegean Airlines has announced its expanding its routes to include the city of Istanbul in Turkey starting on September 9th. More info on the link below.
http://www.reuters.com/article/rbssIndustryMaterialsUtilitiesNews/idUSLH86033420090617
posted on Wednesday, June 17
"The Best of Both Worlds" is designed to be an ebullient celebration of heritage and the concept that one can be from more than one place and love more than one place.
As a first-generation American, born into a Greek family, Aphrodite Mirisis shares with us the many things she loves about both Greece and America. Her story is a celebration of cultures, as she tells us the similarities and differences between the two, examining subjects such as holidays, songs, and general family life.
"The Best of Both Worlds" shows us it is perfectly acceptable to love and feel loyal to two different places and that it is, in fact, a great blessing to have that kind of relationship with both of them.
A teacher's aide, formerly at the St. Nicholas/William Spyropoulos Greek-American Day School and presently at the Holy Cross Greek-American Day School, Aphrodite Mirisis was inspired to write this book to inform first-generation American children that their love of their heritage helps strengthen their morale and self-confidence.
More below:
http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/05/prweb2446324.htm
posted on Sunday, June 14
HIS EMINENCE ARCHBISHOP DEMETRIOS: PASTORAL VISIT ON THE OCCASION OF THE 26TH ANNUAL ARCHDIOCESE ST. JOHN CHRYSOSTOM ORATORICAL FESTIVAL: Minneapolis – St. Paul, Minnesota, June 13 – 14, 2009
Introduced in 1983, the St. John Chrysostom Oratorical Festival provides Greek Orthodox teenagers the opportunity to write and talk about their faith. The Oratorical Festival Program begins at the Parish Level and is divided into two divisions; the Junior Division for students in the 7 th to 9 th grades and the Senior Division for teenagers in the 10 th to 12 th grades.
GoARCH
posted on Saturday, June 13
One of our goals when we started DailyFrappe was to create a space on the web where people could ask questions, share information, and learn more about their Greek heritage and anythgin related to Greece.
After many months, we're glad to report that we are getting close to realizing that goal. Our new "public voice" section will be up shortly (days, not weeks!). We hope everyone will use this completely custom, super slick (immodestly said) tool to get their fix of Greek talk every day.
Many thanks to all who contributed thus far in making this a reality. If you haven't already, take a look at our support page and consider supporting DF by purchasing a shiny new t-shirt!
We'll let you all know when we're officially up and running.
posted on Tuesday, April 28
Pete the Greek, as he is known in Denver, continues to spread his restaurant magic hand over the metro area. With seven themed restaurants, most of them with a Greek twist of course, and are located in an area that he has fought very hard to dub as 'Greektown'. (Way to go Pete.)
We have actually eaten at both Pete's Kitchen which serves a mean brunch, and Pete's Greek Town Cafe - a perfect place to sip on some Greek coffee on Colifax avenue.
More about the restaurants after the jump.
posted on Saturday, March 28
Rivals or Friends? Greek Frappe and Starbucks Via (Colombia):
Currently available in only three locations: Seattle, London & Chicago
Side by side comparison:
When compared directly to Via (dry), the color of Nescafe Frappe appears to be a lighter shade of brown -almost a shade of copper. Also, the dry granules of Via are much finer than Nescafe. Once mixed with water, the difference in color becomes less pronounced.
The smells:
Taking a whiff of a hot cup of Via reminds us of stepping into a Satrbucks store... Strong coffee smell - with a slight burnt edge to it. Nescafe, well, smells like Nescafe.
And finally, taste:
The buzz around the web says that for instant coffee, Via is pretty good. Some say that it's as good as regular brewed coffee. We wouldn't go that far. If you ask us, instant coffee will always taste like instant coffee.
We wonder what most reviewers are comparing Via to.?? We suspect most have probably not had the opportunity to try Greek Nescafe.
Caffination:
We can't confirm for sure which product has more caffeine, but Nescafe still reign supreme in the 'morning jolt" category.
Verdict:
We'll stick with Greek Frappe for now.... However, if you're in a pinch for coffee, Via will meet the need just fine.
Suggestion:
Starbucks hasn't asked us, but we'd recommend to their marketing folks that they give buyers the instructions on how to make cold Via coffee right on the package. If they plan on selling to the Greek market at all that is...
posted on Tuesday, March 24
Actual snapshot from a flickr page.... Click to enlarge. -spiro
posted on Thursday, December 11
