Every September something very exciting happens in Dallas. It’s the annual Greek Food Festival held at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church! People from around the metroplex flock to the event to enjoy not only delicious traditional Greek food, but also Greek drinks, dancing and music. The weekend of fun is the perfect opportunity to try out a different cuisine.
One of my favorite Greek foods are Dolmas. They’re a mixture of meat, rice and spice (although sometimes they’re served vegetarian as well) rolled into a yummy grape leaf and then steamed. They are also sometimes served cold, but I prefer them hot like they’re served at the Greek Food Festival. The combination of the salty from the grape leaf and the tangy from the spices inside is so wonderful and unlike anything you normally eat. They’re usually served as appetizers, but I could make a whole meal out of them!
Another awesome part of the Festival are the Souvlaki, which are grilled kebabs made with chicken, pork or lamb. Here they were served in flat bread with wonderful tzatziki sauce. I like to think of it as similar to American baseball food, a delicious grilled flavor with creamy sauce.
And who can bypass the traditional Greek dessert called Loukoumades. They are basically small fried doughnuts covered in honey and nuts and they are unbelievable. That’s all there is to say.
Of course these are not the only goodies available, there are plenty of options from meals to drinks and sweets. There are also a selection of pre-packaged foods for sale, as well as crafts and art. Although this year’s festival is over, make sure to set a date to go next year. It’s well worth it to try some delicious cuisine for a small price.
