2011 - Greek Festival

Hosted by
2011
Ariana
Savalas
Spend a Weekend in Greece!
Experience the splendor of Greece without
ever leaving Palm Desert. It’s the 15th Anniversary Palm Desert Greek Festival, hosted by
the community of St. George Greek Orthodox
church, starting Friday, March 4th at 4:00 pm
for our 1st ever, TAVERNA NITE and ending
Sunday night, March 6th at 9:00 pm. This is
the one event not to miss this year! 3 Days in
Greece, without the jet lag!
Yes, the Greeks are
throwing a party all
weekend long! Greek
Music, Greek dancing!
Greek Food & Drink!
Live Greek music will
be performed by “The
Greeks” a traditional, Greek Bouzouki Band performing from
noon until festival closing, both Saturday & Sunday. Award winning dancer troupes will present Greek Folk dancing demonstrations and encourage you to grab a napkin and join the line! OPA!
To begin your “Weekend in Greece” we invite
you to a “ Λίγο” pronounced Leego meaning a
“ Little Bit” of Greece. Just EATS & DRINKS
As you enter the Festival, you will be instantly transported from
Friday from 4:00Palm Desert to the allure of the simple
9:00 pm. Then expeGreek countryside and the magic of the
New
this
year;
rience all the splenGreek Isles. There are neither quaint,
dor of Greece at our on Saturday & Sunday we’ve added Off Site coastal villages, nor the blue water of
FULL Festival all day Saturday & Sunthe Aegean for your eyes to see. But,
parking and a Complimentary Shuttle
day 11:00-9:00pm. Try our signature
as you walk about the festival, we’ll fill
from The Westfield Mall in Palm Desert
Greek style, Lamb Chops marinated
you and your soul with the “LOVE of
to
the
Festival
&
back.
and grilled to perfection, served with
Greek life. Greeks like no others, tend
Please, park behind Macy’s back Lot.
Greek seasoned fries; as always that
to live life with greater zest and intenfamous Greek Chicken Souvlaki with
sity in all their activities. They call it:
lemon juice, olive oil and Greek oregano; piles of Gyros (thinKefi (“Ke-Fi” ) (n.,Greek) - Liveliness, intense LOVE of all that
ly sliced lamb in a pita with a spicy Tzatziki yogurt sauce; feta
is life. The expression of such a feeling “Ke-fi” is what you will
cheese and Kalamata olives in a refreshing Greek Salad and back experience during the Palm Desert Greek Festival.
again this year, Flaming Saganaki! A deliciously, unique dish
made from Greek Kasseri cheese set ablaze with Greek Brandy The Festival offers a full weekend celebra- ( continued on page 4 )
until the top is bubbly and browned. The fire is quenched with
refreshing, tart lemon juice and served with a shout of “OPA!” &
don’t forget that delicious Baklava! Just like in the village.
Colonel Steve N. Pisanos
“The Flying Greek”
In celebration of our 15th Anniversary, international performer
Ariana Savalas the very talented & beautiful, daughter of the beloved, famous Greek American actor, Telly Savalas will be our
guest, Celebrity Hostess. She will be on site to dazzle us with
her charm, beauty & amazing voice. Ariana sings both in Greek
& English and comes to us LIVE before her upcoming appearance on the X-Factor Live from Greece; where she will be a guest
performer, for Simon Cowell’s newest show. The Savalas legend
continues… ( see Page 6)
Born in Athens, Greece, in the suburb
of Kolonos, on 10
November 1919,
Spiros Nicholas “Steve” Pisanos, the
son of a subway motorman, came
to America in April 1938, as a crew
member on a Greek Merchant ship.
Arriving in Baltimore, Maryland and
unable to speak English, Steve found
his way to New York City, where he
worked in bakeries and restaurants.
As he earned money he started flying
lessons at Floyd Bennett Field. In August 1940, he settled in Plainfield, New
Jersey, his adopted home town, and continued flying lessons at Westfield Airport. He earned a private pilot’s license and, although still
a Greek national, in October 1941 he joined the British Royal Air
Force sponsored by the Clayton Knight Committee in New York City.
Steve began his military flight training at Polaris Flight Academy
in Glendale, California. Upon graduation, Pilot Officer Pisanos was
transferred to England where he completed RAF Officers Training
School at Cosford, England and OTU (Operational Training Unit) at
Old Sarum Aerodrome in Salisbury. Pilot Officer Pisanos was posted
to the 268 Fighter Squadron at Snailwell Aerodrome in Newmarket
flying P-51A’s. He later transferred to the 71 Eagle Squadron, one of
three Eagle squadrons in the RAF, comprised of American volunteers
flying Spitfires at Debden RAF Aerodrome. When the USAAF 4 Fighter Group absorbed the American members
(Pisanos ~ continued on page 2 )
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“Ka-LOS EI-ltha-teh”!
It’s a Greek word, which means: “It’s great to see you!” With this word comes the
atmosphere of “philo-xeh-NI-a” - another Greek word, which means “treating a
visitor as a friend” (“philos” = friend / “xeh-nos” = stranger). These are words that
tie people together with a sense of community.
In truth, we do need each other. We at St. George Greek Orthodox Church are
proud to offer to our Palm Desert neighbors, as well as to the citizens of the greater
Coachella Valley, the opportunity to enjoy a taste of Greece. A “taste” of Greece not
only includes the delicious Greek cuisine, but also the music and life-style of the
Greek people, whose Orthodox Christian Faith; ancient philosophy and rich traditions all add up to a sincere appreciation of other people and of life itself.
You can see, then, that the greeting, “Ka-LOS EI-ltha-teh” is much more than a
simple “welcome”. It is an overwhelmingly glad welcome and an expression of
appreciation for individuals and for all people from everywhere throughout the
world, knowing that everyone has much to give to others, which makes us all members of a community. As such, it is an honor for all of us today to enjoy life together.
Wishing you all the blessings of our God and Savior, Jesus Christ,
I remain, Yours in His Service.
Fr. Theodore Pantels, Parish Priest
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( Pisanos~ continued from page 1 ) of the Eagle Squadrons in September and October 1942, Pilot Officer Pisanos was commissioned a lieutenant in the U.S. Army Air Forces. On 3 May 1943, Lt. Pisanos was naturalized as an American citizen in London, England, becoming the first
individual in American history to be naturalized outside the Continental United States.
Flying his first mission in his P-47 “Miss Plainfield” out of Debden Aerodrome with the 334 Fighter Squadron, 4 Fighter Group, Lt. Pisanos,
“The Flying Greek,” scored his first victory on 21 May 1943, when he downed a German FW-190 over Ghent, Belgium. By 1 January 1944 he
had become an ace with five confirmed victories. On 5 March 1944, he obtained his 10 victory and while returning from that B-17 escort the mission to Limoges and Bordeaux, France , Steve experienced engine failure in his P-51B and crash-landed south of Le Havre. For six months he
evaded the Germans and worked with the French Resistance and the American OSS sabotaging the German war machine in occupied France.
Lt. Pisanos returned to England on 2 September 1944, following the liberation of Paris.
Upon returning to the United States, Captain Pisanos was assigned to the Flight Test Division at Wright Field, Ohio. He attended the USAF Test
Pilot School and subsequently served as a test pilot at Wright
Field and Muroc Lake, California, testing the YP-80 jet aircraft. During his career in the USAF, Steve graduated from
the
University of Maryland, attended the Air Command and
Staff College and the Air War College. In December 1973, after
a distinguished thirty years of service in the United States Air
Force, he retired with the rank of Colonel.
Col. Steve Pisanos is a proud member of our
AHEPA Chapter 528 and hopes to be in
attendence at the Festival this year .
Palm Desert Greek Fest 2011
Dear Friends and Guests,
Each year St. George Greek Orthodox Church of the Desert sponsors the Palm Desert Greek Festival. This year we
are especially privileged and delighted to celebrate the 15th
Anniversary of the Festival. We are thrilled to welcome our
Special Guest Hostess Ariana Savalas, an actress and singer, she is the daughter of the famous Greek-American actor,
“Telly Savalas”. The “Savalas” legend continues…
While adhering to high standards of quality in all aspects,
the Palm Desert Greek Festival’s goal is to provide a pleasurable experience by sharing traditional foods; music; dancing; art; culture and heritage, and activities for the kids. The
Palm Desert Greek Festival is not only a celebration for our
community within itself, but also it is a vital opportunity to
reach out to our neighborhood and in general the Coachella Valley community which also includes sharing our faith
through our church tours and lectures. Our community
strives to create a friendly, family environment for its guests
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of all ages and walks of life. On behalf of our community, a
heartfelt thanks for your continued patronage!
At this time we extend our thanks to all our sponsors and advertisers for their continued and generous support. We also
thank the vendors who participate in our festival, adding a
variety to our “Taste of Greece” experience.
While many of our volunteers are parishioners of St. George,
we gladly accept the help from our many friends and neighbors; and Parishioners from other Greek Orthodox Churches to assist us in the preparation and promotion of our Festival. Their efforts and enthusiasm are greatly appreciated.
A special thank you goes out to the ladies that worked tirelessly to bring you the best handmade examples of our Greek
cuisine
In closing, please eat, drink, dance and enjoy your
“Weekend in Greece!”
OPA!
Nick M. Krespis
2011 Greek Festival Chairman
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Festival!
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Say it in Greek
In memory of
our loved ones
Polly and Bob
Become Greek for a day..
Enjoy the Greek Festival
Sing..Dance..eat from 11AM to 9PM
& you’ll go home a Greek
JJ & Tasia Richards
Best wishes to St. George Orthodox Church
for a successful 2011 Greek Festival!
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tion of AGAPE (Love) for
everything Greek. Featuring, our authentic, homemade Greek foods, including plenty of “mezedes”
(appetizers),Greek pastries, traditional folk dancing, live
Greek Music, shopping, a Kidz zone, church tours with
byzantine art and much, much more!
Come join us for a “Weekend in Greece”. Stroll our
church grounds, soak in all the wafting aromas, sights
and bouzouki sounds. Drop by, visit the Kouzina and see what’s cooking! Need a breather? Sit under the
palm trees, blue skies, desert sunshine and enjoy the mountain scenery & live music, while sipping on a
Cool Frappe. The ever, popular Athenian Greek Iced coffee, drink. It’s rich enough to keep you up dancing for 2 days. OPA!
Don’t worry about the weather, like last year the Festival is now fully tented, and we’ll be dancing, drinking & eating, Rain or Shine. Hungry? Stop at the Taverna Courtyard Grill area and have a world famous
Gyro, or some imported Loukanico, Greek seasoned sausage. But, save room for the new ALA CARTE
Menu, or the incredible, Lamb chops with Greek seasoned Fries and those mouth-watering, Greek pastries. Are you falling in LOVE yet?
Cap off your evening in Greece with a taste of Ouzo (licorice liquor) or a refreshing Metaxa Mojito and
fresh, hot Loukoumathes, (puffs of hot pastry dough) drenched in cinnamon & sugar.
Walk around between courses and check out the Greek Agora (marketplace) expanded with over 25 unique, vendor Kiosks that are brimming with souvenirs, imported
olives, oils, spices and treats. The fine jewelry, art and religious items are well worth a
visit too! Their works are original and the values are as exceptional as any found in a
small, romantic Greek village.
New this year; on Saturday & Sunday we’ve added Off Site parking and a Complimentary Shuttle from The Westfield Mall in Palm Desert to the Festival & back. Please,
park behind Macy’s back Lot. New this year; on Saturday & Sunday we’ve added Off
Site parking and a Complimentary Shuttle from The Westfield Mall in Palm Desert to
the Festival & back. Please, park behind Macy’s back Lot.
Your weekend in Greece starts Friday nite from 4:00pm – 9:00pm & Saturday and
Sunday at 11:00 am. The Kefi’ will keep going ‘til 9:00 pm both days!
St. George Greek Orthodox Church is the venue for the festivities located at
74-109 Larrea Street,Palm Desert. Just off El Paseo, behind the Wells Fargo Bank
where Lantana meets Larrea. Look for the Santorini island style, domed, white church,
sky high balloons and Greek Flags waving to welcome you.
Admission is just $3 per adult, free to active Military w/ID and children under 12.
For further info, call 760-568-9901 or, www.palmdesertgreekfest.org.
We’re on FaceBook & Twitter, too.
Kalos Orisate! Welcome!
Hurray = OPA!
Hello = Kalimera
bye,
cheers(single)=Yassou
bye, cheers(plural)=Yassas
please = parakalo
thanks = Efkaristo
Not = zen
good evening = Kalispera
good night = Kalinicta
yes : nai
no : ochi (“ch” like ich)
1 taxi = ena taxi
the park = to parko
water = to nero
a drink = to poto
what drink? = ti poto
the home = to spiti
the fish = to psari
the heat = i zesti
what a heat! = ti zesti!
the cold = to krio
with = mé
the mother = i mana
the father = o pateras
the brother= o adelfos
the sister = i adelfi
good = kala
very = poli
very good = poli kala
quick = gligora
the market = i agora
the car = to afto-kinito
the sea = i talassa
because = yati
free = elefsero
the train = to tréno
in train! = me to tréno
the kid = to pézi
the friend = o filos
the bus = to léoforio
the hotel = to zénodokio
the restaurant= to estiatorio
the village = to horio
the island = ta nissia
the beach = paralia
the suitcase = i valitsa
the bank = i trapeza
the door = i porta
the ticket = to izitirio
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Bittersweet Chocolate Date Nut Baklava
Baklava has gone wild! One of our favorite catering deserts of all times. This
combination of bittersweet chocolate with the dates, cinnamon, and walnuts is utterly
delicious. The flavors are so rich I serve it alone with a cup of coffee, tea, or a glass of
wine or shot glass of Ouzo. Makes : 3o ( 2 1/2″ square pieces)
Use a sheet pan for this recipe. Cut recipe in half for a 1/2 sheet pan.
Syrup:
Chocolate Filling:
2 cups sugar
6 cups walnuts
1 cup water
12 ozs. bittersweet chocolate,
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
coarsely chopped
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
2 cups pitted dates
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
4 tablespoons sugar
Place the ingredients in a small saucepan
2 tablespoons cinnamon
About 2 minutes.
2 eggs, slightly beate
and boil until sugar is dissolved.
2 sticks melted butter for the phyllo
Remove from heat and let cool.
1 box of pyhllo dough, thawed
Make the syrup and let cool. Set aside & make the Chocolate filing.
Place the walnuts, chopped chocolate, dates, sugar and cinnamon in a food processor and pulse on/off until nut mixture is coarsely
chopped. Transfer to a medium bowl and add the eggs. Mix well.
Butter the sheet pan.
Place 1/2 pound of the phyllo sheets on the bottom. (about 14 sheets) one by one, buttering each layer separately.
Add the chocolate-nut mixture. Then add remaining phyllo, buttering each layer.
Cut into 2 1/2 ” (or any size you would like), squares or so. Can be cut in diagonals, or diamonds too.
Bake for 45 minutes at 350 degree oven.
Pour syrup over the baklava immediately.
Let the baklava cool and serve.
Note: This can be ahead of time. Freeze before cooking, add syrup after baking.
I buy my chocolate bar at Trader Joes. Any brand phyllo will work however, I am now using
the organic phyllo from The Fillo Factory http://www.fillofactory.com/index.htm
Original recipe from 1991 article in Bon-Appétit. © 2011, California Greek Girl. All rights reserved.
Kalos Orisete, Welcome.
The Palm Desert as well as the Coachella Valley communities are welcome to stop by our
“home” and enjoy a “Weekend in Greece.”
On Friday, March 4, 2011, St. George Greek Orthodox Church of the Desert will host the 15th
Annual Palm Desert Festival. This year we have added more vendors for your shopping adventure. We have added additional tenting for shade and the comfort of those standing in lines. We
now have ala carte food service rather than a dinner line as in the past. To eliminate the hassle
of finding a parking space and the long walk to the festival, there will be complimentary shuttle
busses from the nearby, Palm DesertWestfield Mall, behind Macy's rear lot, to the festival
grounds and back.
What hasn’t changed is the spirit and enthusiastic love experienced at our festivals, the aroma
of Greek cooking and sounds of Greek music permiates the neighborhood. There is nothing like
dancing, eating, drinking fine wines and of course, a glass or two of Ouzo to set the mood for a
festive evening, living Greek.
Come early, stay late, enjoy the day with good friends and neighbors. Bring the kiddies and turn
them loose at the Kid’s Korner. This year we are extremely proud to present the International
Celebrity, Ariana Savalas as our host for the festival. She will dazzle the young and not so young
with her beautiful voice.
Dance to live Greek music! Enjoy mouth watering Greek Cuisine.
Jim Peterson
Parish Council President
GREEK EXPRESSIONS OF LOVE
I love you: S'agapo
Do you love me?: M' agapas?
I miss you: Mou leipeis
I adore you: Se latrevo
I want you : Se the-lo
My life: Zoi Mou
I adore you: Se latrevo
My love: Agapi mou
I need you: Se hriazome
I love you very much! - S'agapo para poli!
I want you! - Se 8elo (thelo)!
Love is Life!: i agapi ine zoi.
My love! - Agapi mou!
My baby! - Moro mou!
My beautiful! - Omorfia mou!
My heart! - Kardia mou!
My soul! - Psihi mou!
My eyes! - Matia mou!
My star: Aste'ri mou
You are perfect: Ise telios
I desire you: Se potho
You are the one and only:
ise o enas ke monadikos
You are beautiful: Ise omorfi
I like you: M’ areseis
Kiss me: Fillise me
My treasure: Thisavre mou:
You're my breath: Anasa mou:
Star of my life: Asteri tis zois mou
My small love: Agapoula mou:
I love you like a child: S'agapo san paidi
I'm constantly thinking of you:
Se skeftomai sinehia
Away from you I cant exist:
Ho'ria sou den ypa'rho
You’re the best thing that’s happened to me:
I'se o'ti kali'tero mou e'hi simvi'
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Best wishes on a
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Many blessings to
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In celebration of our 15th Anniversary year, Acclaimed
vocalist-actress-composer-dancer, & performer Ariana
Savalas the very talented & beautiful, daughter of the famous
Greek-American actor, Telly Savalas will be our guest, Celebrity Host. She will be on site to dazzle us with her charm,
beauty & amazing sultry voice. Ariana sings both in Greek
& English and comes to us live before her upcoming performance on the X-Factor LIVE from Greece; where she will be
a guest performer, for Simon Cowell’s newest show.
Ariana Savalas; continuing in the show biz tradition of her
famous father is constantly entertained by the fascinating
stories about her famous father, legendary film, television
actor and Academy Award nominated Telly Savalas. The
man known to a generation of TV viewers simply as “Kojak”. Her memories, coupled
with the many recollections of her father’s friends, reflected that Telly was the consummate “Greek” gentleman who loved life and all it had to offer. He had strong “Kefi!”
Ariana may be only 24, but she’s a seasoned recording artist and vivacious live performer. “I’m a very old fashioned person and love the romantic tenderness and innocence
of that bygone musical era,” says Ariana. She continues, “It’s some of the sexiest music
ever recorded, and my voice just gravitates naturally to these songs. When you think
about their history, how many greats have sung them, it’s a true privilege to carry on in
that tradition.”
Ariana’s keen ability to bring a new youth back to the
old standards truly sets her apart from any artist her
age on today’s contemporary music scene. “I feel like I
have been given an amazing opportunity to bring this
timeless music to a younger audience,” she says. “It’s
a way to keep the music alive so that the current generation can better understand ‘the greatest generation’
that my dad, Telly had the good fortune in which to
grow up.”
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Ariana’s was discovered at 16, by STARTRAX, a European recording company while
vacationing with her family in Austria. She recorded a song for fun at a mobile karaoke
station. It was brought to the attention of renowned European producer Jack White
(Laura Branigan’s Gloria & Solitaire). She recorded a single for them, followed by an EP
that the top Austrian pop radio stations promoted Ariana extensively. She performed
in Europe to crowds of fans and was featured on all of the top Austrian television entertainment shows with audiences totaling more than five million viewers. After touring Europe, Ariana was accepted by the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London to
study Shakespearean acting. After returning home to L.A. she auditioned and won the
title role of Miriam Shafer in the feature film “Miriam”, a true story of a Lithuanian
Holocaust survivor. Her latest film was Akrasia by Polish director Xavier Tatarkiewicz.
Ariana also recently guest-starred on the hit CBS television drama, Criminal Minds.
Ariana is a true Savalas. She comes to the Palm Desert Greek Festival for the benefit
of the Church, her heritage & her father’s legacy. Although not a member of St George,
Telly Savalas did occasionally attend services back in the day of the little house church
while staying in the desert. “I love singing Greek,” she says. “Being Greek is something
that I’m so proud of and I want to make our people proud and do right by my heritage.
So I will most certainly be including Greek music into my repertoire much more—songs
like Agape Me and Se’ Agapo—they’re really timeless music. Even if
you don’t speak a lick of Greek you still understand how beautiful
they are.”
Ariana will be accompanied by our own local, desert favorite
Kevin Henry, acclaimed musician, performer and owner of the
newly remoldeled “Nest” Bistro in Indian Wells along with his
beautiful wife, the iconic Dodi. Be sure to catch an amazing
performance with Ariana & Kevin Sunday afternoon to top off
your “Weekend in Greece”. OPA!
Congradulations
on a successful 15th Festival!
Vern & Paula Kozlen
Nick Kaperonis and Family
wishes for another
Great Festival!
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Thank You for the many years of support!
WE”VE GOT DANCE!
Introducing
“Parnassos” the Palm Desert Greek Folk Dance – Youth Group
We’re proud & excited to announce the recent formation of a Greek Folk Dance program
for youth, ages 6-18. The mission of the Dance group is to offer an educational program devoted
to learning and perfecting historical Greek Folk dance. There are over 200 different styles of Greek
Folk Dance representing the various regions of Greece. The group is being professionally instructed
by Tina Theophilos, Dance Director. Her challenge is assuring that all the dances are authentic in
every detail from authentic regional costumes to the traditional music of the centuries.
The Palm Desert Greek Folk dancers function in association with the St George Greek
Orthodox church of Palm Desert and are in practice to compete at the annual FDF, a regional Folk
Dance Festival next Spring, 2012. Currently, over 1000
youth compete at FDF and over 10,000 participants attend.
Stop by the Dance Team Frappe Booth located
in the Hercules Kidz Zone for an iced Cold Nescafe
Frappe and support the dance group in their fundraising
efforts for costumes from Greece.
We thank you fro your support.
Disclaimer:Greek bouzouki is intended for ultimate
musical pleasure, and not for the faint of bouzouki heart. Bouzouki scales,
bouzouki smoke, bouzouki energy, ouzo, feta, tzatziki, skiladika and the
bouzouki instrument itself, in combination, have been known to cause
manic bouzouki obsessive behavior.
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15th Anniversary Palm Desert Greek Fest! 1997 to 2011
Welcome to our anniversary party! A Weekend in Greece! Can it really
be 15 years? Fifteen years ago the Saint George Greek Orthodox Church
community came together, under the direction of George Argyros, as
Festival Chairman to sponsor an authentic celebration in Greek culture. It
was also the inaugural year of our beautiful new church edifice. After,
nearly 2 decades of dinners, small festivals, fundraising & struggle the
St George Greek Orthodox Church of the Desert became a reality. Many
wonderful & devoted members, their friends & families have worked
tirelessly to bring the desert community an annual taste of Greece; a look
into the Greek way of life, our culture, traditions, history & above all faith,
as Orthodox Christians. We are very proud of the signature event we have
become and the deep love we have felt from so many new found “Greeks”
by the thousands. We would like to pause a moment & reflect back to 1997 in pictures.
Thank you for here yesterday, today and tomorrow.
Please, check out our Facebook page, Twitter and Website at w.palmdesertgreekfest.org
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Mike and Kathy
Ligeros
Wishes
St. George Church
a successful
15th Anniversary
of the Festival!
Beware: Before you know it you’ll be shouting
“Opa”, breaking plates and Dancing Just like the Greeks!
Whether you choose to eat indoors at “Rose’s Kafé’, outdoors in our village center “Plaka”, or on the lawn in the
“Taverna” courtyard, at the 15th Anniversary Palm Desert Greek Festival, hosted by Saint George Greek Orthodox
church community; you’ll be sure to “Fall in Love with Greece.” Rain or Shine, the Festival is serving up the best
food this side of the Aegean! Walk around and you’ll discover old Greek favorites with new tastes and lots of delicious
taverna-style “Mezedes” appetizers, Greek Salads, Spanakopita, Gyros and delicious grill items. They are made with
loving hands, well prepared and priced to please you and your family.
So as you start your food odyssey today, remember you’ll find lot’s of our “Philoxenia” hospitality
everywhere. We hope to spoil you and help you discover the “Greek way of Loving Life”, all weekend long.
FLAMING SAGANAKI “Cheese”, on the PLAKA, served with a bit of “OPA!”
Nothing more exemplifies the Greek Life than an appetizer that’s served on fire! A typical night
out in Greece starts with good friends and Kasseri cheese flamed with brandy and quenched with
fresh, tart lemon juice. OPA! For the full effect, take a shot of Metaxa brandy and add some lively,
Greek music.
THE “TAVERNA” COURTYARD under the Tent!
Come experience the Greek tradition of the “Taverna”, known as a casual meeting place of
Parea (friends) in every village. Famous for “Mezedes”(appetizers) like no other. Enjoy Spanakopita (Fillo layered with rich cheeses and fresh spinach), Pastitsio (baked macaroni w/ beef filing and Romano cheese,
topped with béchamel sauce), or Tyropita (triangular shaped cheese filled pastry puff),all Best enjoyed with Ouzo or
Imported Greek Beer.
*PAIDAKIA*—Country Style Lamb Chops, Our St. George Signature, Dish.
We’re offering our Signature Lamb Chops. They’re tender, flavorful, and by far the best you’ll find anywhere this
side of the Parthenon. You’re not to be disappointed. Add Greek Fries to your fare, served hot with Greek Seasonings,
Feta cheese & Olives. To be sure, you’ll LOVE ‘em! We’ve borrowed Yianni from Chania’,Greece to be our chef. He
won’t share his recipe, but we guarantee these are the best, East of the Parthenon. So line up early, bring your date
and prepare to wait a bit. It’s well worth it. You’ll LOVE ‘em!
GYROS, oh those GYROS! EVERYONE LOVES GYROS!
By far, the most popular eatery! Be prepared to wait a few minutes for this one. Greeks proudly stake their claim for
introducing to the culinary world, GYROS, the savory lamb & beef strips wrapped in a pita. It’s served warm with juicy
tomatoes, onions and refreshing “Tzatziki” Greek yogurt, garlic & cucumber sauce. So you see, the Greeks invented
wraps & rollups way before they became mainstream on menus. Come see Niko and his team and be sure to shout
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out, Yassous!
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PISTARIA GRILL- LOUKANICO and Chicken or Pork SOUVLAKI,
This place is packed with its’ own long-standing fans. Our “Pistaria” grill has the absolute best “Loukanico” Greek
sausage, and Souvlaki plate, this side of the Acropolis. Back by popular demand, Niko, Dimitri, Mychael and the crew
are cooking up sizzling portions with your choice of Greek Style, Loukaniko or Souvlaki in either savory Chicken or
Pork, served in a fresh pita with Kalamata olives, feta cheese and a lemon wedge. Kali Orexi! (Good Eating!)
“KOUZINA” (Restaurant cuisine)
“ALA CARTE STYLE “
Always a crowd pleaser mix, match & share. The new Ala Carte menu choices are a variable feast, not to be missed.
We are offering a heaping entrees of our Greek style chicken, sizzling Souvlaki in either Chicken or Pork, Athenian
Rice Pilaf, tender “Fassolakia”(Greek Style Green Beans simmered in Tomato/onions and oregano) Dolmathes (beef
and rice filled grape leaves), “Salata” a Greek Salad and a dinner Roll. Don’t forget to dance a little and make room
for those heavenly Greek Pastries and Ouzo later.
ZYMARIKO
Oh, those heavenly pastries only the Greeks can make. That world famous Baklava layered fillo with Honey &
walnuts. The rich smooth custard baked Galatobouriko, or the Kourabiethes, those melt in your mouth butter cookies
dusted with powdered sugar. The Melomakarona, honey cookies with a hint of orange and topped with chopped walnuts. The traditional Koulourakia cookies we all grew up on and introducing two new treats for your pleasure, Diples, a
rolled pastry, honey dipped and sprinkled with just the right amount of cinnamon and walnuts and Pasta Flora, a delicate lattice topped tart filled with Apricot fruit jam sure to please everyone. It’s extra popular with the children, because
it doesn’t contain any nuts. Don’t forget to add a Greek coffee at our new Kafenion coffee shop.
Once, again this year our “AHEPA” Men’s Philanthropic Club with be making “Never on Sundae’s”, delicious vanilla ice
cream sundae’s topped with Baklava pieces. YUM! Check out their booth in the Plaka.
LOUKOUMATHES
Complete your adventure to Greece with a little Ouzo or Metaxa and a plate of hot Loukoumathes, the mouth watering, feather light golden puffs of pastry drenched with honey, sprinkled
with cinnamon & walnuts. Take-out orders by the dozen are the norm at this festival. Be sure
to say “Ya’sou” to Lula, our resident Loukoumathes expert.
ZORBA’S BAR
In the true “Zorba the Greek” tradition we have Greek wines, Metaxa, Ouzo and Greek Beer to help you share our
feeling of “Kefi”. For those of you a little less adventurous we a wide array of American Beer, wine, soft drinks and
water.
ATHENIAN FRAPPES
New this year, our Palm Desert Youth Folk Dance group will be offering Nescafe Frappes just like the street vendors
in Athens. Try an ice cold Greek Style Coffee Frappe & help the kids raise funds for Dance costumes at the same
time. OPA!
ENTERTAINMENT GREEK STYLE
MUSIC, MUSIC, MUSIC
What would Greek life be without music & dance? To a Greek, life is a gift that needs to be shared with good music,
dance, food, family and “Parea” friends. Your journey to Greece wouldn’t be complete without the exciting sounds of
“The Greeks”. Back again this year from the South Coast, they’re a traditional Greek Bouzouki, Dance Band. Don’t
forget to take a CD home to continue your Weekend in Greece, anytime.
FOLK DANCE GROUPS
Come, watch and be amazed at the talent of these young people; dancing the traditional, authentic dances of their
ancestors, in native costumes indicative of the area the dance originates from. We are pleased to be hosting the award
winning troupe from Saint Nectarios, Covina, California. OPA!
HERCULES KIDZ ZONE
Due to popular demand, the children’s area welcomes back the incredible Bounce House, Giant Inflatable Slide and
the Spartacus Gladiator ring. Also, find kids drinks, Juice Boxes for the little ones & assorted snacks & candy. Bring
the kids and purchase an all day pass to let them play, while you dance. Be sure to visit the St. George Youth booth
and get your face painted, while supporting our Church Youth Summer Camping pro-( “Greek Life” ~ continued on page 13 )
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Greek Quotes
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Aristotle, Happiness is self-contentedness
Aristotle, Young men err in everything by excess and vehemence, contrary to the precept of Chilon; they do all things too much, since they love
and hate too much, and likewise in everything else. They fancy and insist that they know all things, and this is why they overdo everything.
Chilon, Nothing in excess
Democritus, Everywhere man blames nature and fate, yet his fate is mostly but the echo of his character and passions, his mistakes and weaknesses
Democritus, Happiness resides not in possessions and not in gold, the felling of happiness dwells in the soul
Epictetus, Men are not worried by things, but by their ideas about things. When we meet with difficulties, become anxious or troubled, let us
not blame others, but rather ourselves, that is, our ideas about things.
Epictetus, One must not tie a ship to a single anchor, nor life to a single hope
Epictetus, Remember that you are only an actor in a play, which the manager directs
Epicurus, If you live according to nature, you will never be poor; but if according to opinions, you will never be rich. Nature demands little,
opinion a great deal.
Epicurus, Live today, forget the cares of the past
Epicurus, One is rich not through one’s possessions, but through that which can can with dignity do without
Euripides, from The Children of Hercules, though I was rid of Hercules, I knew I was hated by his children, and the feud would continue, so I
left no stone unturned to find the scorpions underneath; I
plotted oto kill or banish them, to assure my safety.
Euripides, He who submits to fate without complaint is wise
Hecaton of Rhodes, I will reveal to you a love potion, without www.johnsplaces.com
medicine, without herbs, without any witch’s magic; if you
want to be loved, then love
Heraclitus, It is not good for all your wishes to be fulfilled:
through sickness you recognize the value of health , through
evil the value of good, through hunger satisfaction, through
exertion, the value of rest
Homer, Bear patiently, my heart - for you have suffered
heavier things
Menander, He only lives, who living enjoys life
Plato, If man is moderated and contented, then even age is no
burden; if he is not, then even youth is full of cares
Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner
Best Wishes for a Successful Festival!
Nicholas & Rhonda Latkovic
Thank you to all who participated to make
this a successful 15th year Greek festival.
Skip & Annette Lewis
appreciates the continued support of
St. George Greek Orthodox Church of the Desert
Let us welcome KJAZZ continues to help
get the word out about the
Palm Desert Greek Fest!
May there be many more years for us both.
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( Greek Life ~ continued from page 11 ) gram. Also, enjoy an Ice Cold Athenian Frappe offered by our newly formed Palm
Desert Greek Folk dance, youth group.
“AGORA” MARKETPLACE
What trip to the Islands would be complete without shopping? We have expanded to over 25 vendors offering amazing kiosk with everything from Mediterranean Groceries to Artwork, to Jewelry to Byzantine style Icons. To complete
your Weekend in Greece shop the Greek novelty booth & be sure to stop by the Kafenia’ and pick up a Greek coffee
or fruit smoothie while you shop.
“BAKALIKO” General Grocery Store
Want to take a taste of Greece home with you? The Bakaliko is our answer to the old-time Greek general store. Here
the shelves are stocked with Greek comfort foods, groceries and sundry items from Greece, including ingredients
needed for Greek food and pastry preparation.
Famous Greeks (Alphabetical listing)
CHURCH TOURS
No Greek life would be complete
without the richness & fullness of
the Eastern Orthodox Christian faith.
A complimentary, guided tour of our
beautiful edifice is a treat in itself. St
George Greek Orthodox Church of
the Desert is a lifetime recipient of
the “Desert Beautiful” award. You’ll
be amazed at the classic, Byzantine style Mosaics contained in the
incredible
iconography.
Experience a traditional, ancient Christian
place of worship. Have a question?
Just ask! Our Priests are on hand to
answer questions and introduce you
to the faith of Orthodox Christianity
and its rich history. See schedule for
tour times, Come early, as it fills up
quickly.
Photos encouraged!
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Harry and Agopie
Pappas
Agganis, Harry (The Golden Greek)
Maharis, George - Actor
Agnew, Spiro - Theodoros - US Vice President Maroulis, Constantine Rock singer, actor, and writer.
Alexander the Great - King of Macedonia
Matenopoulos, Debbie (Despina) - Journalist, & King of the Greeks
talk show host, and actress.
Angel, Criss - MindFreak - Illusionist, musician Menounos, Maria - Actress, journalist
Angelos, Peter - Attorney,
Mercouri, Melina - Actress, Politician
Owner of the Baltimore Orioles
Michael, George - Singer/Songwriter
Aniston, Jennifer (Anastasakis) - Actress
Mitropoulos, Dimitris - Conductor
Aniston, John (Yannis Anastasakis) - Actor
Mouskouri, Nana - Singer
Archimedes - Mathematician, physicist
Nick the Greek (Nick Dandolos) Aristotle - Philosopher
Famous gambler.
Azaria, Hank - Actor. voicing character
Onassis, Aristotle - Socrates Buckley, Jeff - Musician
Millionaire Shipowner
Bulgari family - Famous Jewellers.
Onassis,
Athina - Millionaire
Callas, Maria (Kalogeropoulos) - Opera singer
Carasso, Isaac - Founder of the Danone
Onassis, Christina - Millionaire
Pantages, Alexander - Vaudeville and
yoghurt Company (Dannon in US)
motion pictures producer
Castrale, Nicole - LPGA
Pantels,
Theodore - St. George Parish Priest
Caratheodory, Constantine - Mathematician.
Papanikolaou, George - Nikolas Cassavetes, John - Actor & Director
Physiologist (Pap test)
Cavafy, Constantine - Poet
Papathanassiou,
Evangelos (Vangelis) Chakiris, George - Actor
Musician & Composer
Chelios, Chris - Hockey Player
Pappas,
Irene - Actress
Chiklis, Michael - Actor.
Payne, Alexander (Papadopoulos) - Director
Chryssa (Chryssa Varda) - Sculptor
Perkins, Elizabeth - Actress.
Clarkson, Kelly - Musician
Pilates Joseph - Pilates,
Costacos, George - Actor and Writer
The man behind the Pilates method
Cynthia Daddona, Author & TV Host
Plato
Philosopher
Davatzes, Nick - Television Executive. Creator of A&E Network and The History Channel. Pythagoras - Mathematician and philosopher,
Pythagorean Theorem.
Davies, Marion - Actress
Sampras, Pete - Tennis player
Demokritos - Philosopher
Savalas, Ariana - Singer, Actress
Dimas, Pyrros - Athlete (Weight Lifting)
Savalas, Telly (Aristotle) - Actor
DiScala Jamie-Lynn - Actress, musician.
Scourby, Alexander - Narrator
Dukakis, Michael - Politician
Seferis, George (Seferiadis) - Poet & Diplomat
Dukakis, Olympia - Actress
El Greko (Domenikos Theotokopoulos) Painter Sirtis, Marina - Actress
Skouras, Spyros P. - Movie Magnate,
Elytis, Odysseus (Alepoudelis) - Poet
President of 20th Century Fox.
Euclid - Mathematician
Snyder,
Jimmy - Gambler, TV Commentator
Fey, Tina - Head writer of Saturday Night Live
Socrates - Philosopher
Frangoulis, Marios - Tenor.
Spanos, Alex - Real Estate Magnate &
Gage, Nicolas (Gatzoyiannis) - Journalist
Owner of NFL’s San Diego Chargers
Gals, Diamanda - Avant-garde performance
Spheeris, Penelope - Director, producer,
artist, vocalist, and composer.
and screenwriter.
Gavras, Constantine (Kostas Gavras) - Director Stamos, John (Stamatopoulos) - Actor
Hajiioannou, Stelios - Entrepreneur.
Stephanopoulos, George - Diplomat,
Henner, Marilu - Actress and producer.
Former Presidential Advisor
Hippocrates - Physician
Stevens,
Cat (Stephen Demetre Georgiou) Huffington, Arianna (Stassinopoulos) - Writer
Musician
Issigonis, Alec - Designer of the Mini car.
Suvari, Mena - Actress
Jones, Catherine Zeta - Actress.
Tatopoulos, Patrick - Production designer.
Kanakarides, Melina - Actress
Tavoulareas, William Peter Karmanos, Peter - Software magnate,
President of Mobil Oil Corporation
Owner of the NHL’s Carolina Hurricane
Tenet,
George
- Former CIA Director
Karras, Alexander George - Footbal player, actor
Thales - Philosopher, scientist,
Katsulas Andreas
mathematician, engineer.
Kazan , Elias - Director
Theodorakis, Mikis - Composer
Kazantzakis, Nikos - Writer
Tsongas, Paul Efthemios - Politician
Korner, Alexis - Musician, Composer
Vardalos, Nia - Actress & Writer
Koteas, Ilias - Actor.
Lazaridis, Mike - Founder of Research In Motion Von Karajan, Herbert (Karayiannis?) Famous Conductor
(RIM), creator and manufacturer of BlackBerry. Vouras, Peter - Actor
Lee, Tommy - Musician
Leonsis, Ted - AOL Executive, Owner of the Wilson, Rita - Actress, producer
Yanni (Yannis Chrysomallis) - Composer
NHL’s Washington Capitals
Zane, Billy (Zanetakos) - Actor
Londos Jim (Christopher Theophelus) Wrestler
Zappa, Frank - Musician, Composer, Satirist
Louganis, Gregory-Efthimis - Diver - Athlete
Zavos, Panos - Geneticist
HANNA’S BOUTIQUE
ICE COLD FRAPPES
T-SHIRTS
GREEK NOVELTIES
AHEPA 528
BAKLAVA
ICE CREAM SUNDAE
BEYOND BELLA
LA BONITA
HAT TRIX
ORGANIC ART
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ENERGETIC
CREATIVE
ART WORKS
SILVER EGYPT
A BIT OF CULTURE
Palm Desert Greek Fest 2011
Hercules Kidz Zone
Bounce
House
SCENTSY
SKYROS CERAMICS
Agora / Vendors
WILD AT HEART DÉCOR AND
GIFTS
“The Greeks”
Band
PLAKA
LADY BUG DESIGNS
Plenty
of
Seating
POPI’S ATHENIAN CUISINE
KORALIA JEWELRY
AQUAMARINE
Dancing
Zone
Zeus Bar
Taverna / Grill
Zorba
Gyros Lamb Chops
Loukanikco Bar
Appetizers
Yia Yia’s Attic
WOOLY RASCALS
Eating Area
SHAKEEL'S CONCEPTS
GITA’S CRAFTS & DESIGNS
Saganaki
Flaming Cheese
UNICARS
HONDA
HANA’S FASHION
TUPPERWARE
Covered Taverna
Courtyard
Zymariko
Pastries
A la carte line
MASASHI’S ART
Kafenia
GEM WORKS
BELCHER
ENTERPRISES
S & A FASHION
JEWELRY
PURE INTENT
SIMPLY BARBARA
Church Tours
FANNY FISH DESIGNS
STARLIGHT
PRODUCTIONS
Festival Layout
*Not to scale,
booth locations subject to change
Loukoumathes
Greek Coffee
Latté Coffee
Smoothies
Covered Agora
Shopping / Vendors
Open rain or shine
Bakaliko/
Groceries
Book Store
Icons
Entrance
Kouzina
Rose’s Kafe’
Indoor Seating
Eating Area
Church
Church Tours & Festival Entrance
History About Orthodoxy
Eastern Orthodoxy and Roman Catholicism are the two oldest Christian faiths in existence. Until the year 1054, the two churches were united as the one
and only Christian Faith. Both churches share the honor of true Apostolic succession: Eastern Orthodox through the Apostle Andrew and Roman Catholic by way
of Apostle Peter.
Worldwide, there are over 170 million members of the Orthodox faith and growing.
The Orthodox liturgy practiced today has been tenaciously preserved in its original form for almost 2000 years. Here, at St. George the only difference is services
are typically 80% English and 20% Greek. Many Orthodox churches are culturally different; Greek, Russian, Lebanese, Korean, Ethiopian, Japanese, Romanian...,
but the faith is all identically, Orthodox. The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, with over 6 million members, is under the ecclesiastical jurisdiction of the
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew who is the 330th apostolic successor to the church founded in Constantinople by the Apostle Andrew.
Church tours are offered during the Greek Festival several times a day. Priests will be on hand to answer your questions.
We encourage everyone to take a church tour and enjoy the incredible beauty of our award winning, Byzantine mosaic icons and experience a taste of Orthodoxy.
ENTERTAINMENT
SCHEDULE
Friday March 6th
4pm Festival Opens
Limited Food and Drinks
Free Entrance Friday only
9pm Festival close
Remember to take The
Complimentary Guided Church
Tour and see the Art
Saturday and Sunday
Saturday, March 5th
11am Festival Opens
Noon Live Greek Music
By “The Greeks” until closing
12:30 Guided Church Tours
2:00 Greek Folk Dancing
2:30 Guided Church Tours
3:30 Greek Folk Dancing
4:30 Church Tours
5:00 Greek Folk Dancing
6:30 Church Tours
9:00 Festival closes
Sunday, March 6th
11:00 Festival Opens
Noon Live Greek Music
By “The Greeks” until closing
12:30 Church Tours
2:00 reek Folk Dancing
2:30 Church Tours
3:30 Greek Folk Dancing
4:30 Church Tours
5:00 Greek Folk Dancing
6:30 Church Tours
7:00Hercules Kidz Zone closes
9:00 Festival closes until 2012
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eat healthy, eat tasty, eat Greek
eat healthy, eat tasty, eat Greek
FRIDAY MENU Taverna Night 4pm - 9pm
~ TAVERNA COURTYARD ~
GYROS ~ $7.00, LOUKANIKO ~ $6.00, SOUVLAKI PLATE~ $6.00
LAMB CHOPS w/greek fries ~ $14.00, Individual order of Greek Seasoned Fries ~ $3.00
~ APPETIZERS BOOTH ~
SPANAKOPITA ~$2.00 each, TYROPITA~ $2.00 each , DOLMATHES ~ $1.00 each, Greek Salad ~ $7.00, FASOLAKIA ~ $3.00
~ PASTRIES BOOTH ~
Baklava ~ $3.00 Each, Kourambiethes ~ $1.00 Each, Loukoumathes ~ Small - $4.00 - Large - $8.00, Thiples ~ $2.00
~ ZORBA BAR ~
◊ Ouzo ◊ Metaxa ◊ Wine ◊ Imported & Domestic Beers ◊ Sodas ◊ Bottled Water ◊ Domestic Coffee ◊
2011 GREEK FESTIVAL MENU
Saturday and Sunday
~ PLAKA ~
Saganaki ~ Our Famous Flaming Greek Cheese served on pita with OPA! - $5.00
~ KAFENIO, COFFEE CAFE ~
Smoothies, Frappe's and Greek coffee available
Loukoumathes ~ Mouth-watering feather-light golden puffs of pastry drenched with
honeyand sprinkled with cinnamon & walnuts – Small - $4.00 - Large - $8.00
~ TAVERNA COURTYARD ~
Gyros ~ Savory meat on warm Pita bread with tomato, onions and topped with
Tzatziki Sauce, a subtle blend of yogurt, garlic and cucumber - $7.00
side Tzatziki - $1.00
Loukaniko ~ Seasoned Greek sausage grilled and served in warm Pita
bread with feta cheese and black olives - $6.00
Souvlaki Plate~ Greek seasoned & skewered Pork or Chicken served in warm
Pita bread with feta cheese and black olives - $6.00
Lamb Chops ~ Four Lamb Chops & Greek Fries – Feta Cheese & Olives -$14.00
Individual order of Greek Seasoned Fries ~ $3.00
Greek Salad ~ Lettuce, tomatoes, peperoncini, dressing, Feta & Olives - $7.00
~ APPETIZERS BOOTH ~
Spanakopita ~ Fluffy fillo filled with spinach and cheese - $2.00 each
Tyropita ~ Fluffy fillo filled with a combination of cheeses - $2.00 each
Dolmathes~Grape leaves stuffed with a delicately flavored meat and rice filling - $1 each
Pastitsio ~ Layers of macaroni, grated cheese and ground beef covered with white sauce & baked-$5.00
Greek Salad ~ Lettuce, tomatoes, peperoncini, dressing, Feta & Olives - $7.00
~ PASTRIES BOOTH ~
Pasta Flora – Apricot filled Torte $2.00
Paximathia ~ Greek Biscotti- $1.00 for two
Baklava ~ That famous Greek Pastry $3.00 Each
Koulourakia ~ Traditional Greek Cookies $6.00 for 1 Dozen
Galatobouriko ~ Fillo filled with custard, sweetened with light syrup - $3.00 Each
Diples ~ Rolled pastry, honey dipped, sprinkled with cinnamon and walnuts $2.00
Kourambiethes ~ Melt in your mouth butter cookies dusted with powdered sugar $1.00 Ea.
Melomakarona ~ Honey cookies with a hint of orange, and topped with chopped walnuts$1.00 Ea
~ RESTAURANT~ (a la carte)
Greek Style Chicken
$5.00
Dolmathes
$1.00 each
Rice Pilaf $2.00
Fassolakia (Greek Style Green Beans) $3.00
Souvlaki
(CHICKEN & PORK ) $4.00
Greek Salad ~ Lettuce, tomatoes, peperoncini, dressing, Feta & Olives - $7.00
~ ZEUS and ZORBA BARS ~
Ouzo ◊ Metaxa ◊ Wine ◊ Imported & Domestic Beers ◊ Sodas ◊ Bottled Water
~ HERCULES KIDZ ZONE ~
Sodas ◊ Bottled Water ◊ Juice ◊ Candy ◊ Chips ◊ Snacks ◊ ice Tea ◊ Sport Drinks
KALI OREXI!
Best Wishes for a successful festival!!
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The Katsivalis Family
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“Famous Char-Broiled Burgers & More Since 1956”
34260 Monterey Avenue
Palm Desert, CA 92211
(Located in Desert Gateway center in front of Sam’s Club)
(760) 202-0029
OPEN DAILY 7 A.M.
BREAKFAST  LUNCH  DINNER
“Breakfast Served All Day!!”
Welcome to Palm Desert Greek Fest!
We also Serve…
Whether you’re throwing a private party in a luxury resort, or
a corporate affaire on emerald green fairways, Classic Palm
Desert has your event covered from tent top to table top. Our
custom tents and air conditioning units transport your guests
from the blazing sun to cool elegance, where every table,
chair, fork and plate is perfectly suited to your occasion.
We can even cover those ubiquitous Palm Desert pools to
provide extra space for a dance floor. With a deep inventory of rental equipment, and the top-notch service that goes
along with it. Classic Palm Desert can take the heat off of
your party planning. Contact: Scott Lewis - (760) 343-5110
http://palmdesert.classicpartyrentals.com
Homemade Greek Specialties & Pastries!!
“BEST GYROS IN THE DESERT!!!”
Tent supplier for the Greek Fest!
Keep up to date with Facebook and
Twitter for Appearance times and
announcements of special guests
throughout your weekend in Greece
“We’ve got the desert covered”
Five locations to serve you better
Palm Desert West
75-046 Gerald Ford Dr.
760.836.3827
Palm Desert East
40-205 Washington St.
760.345.8941
Rancho Mirage
40-101 Monterey Ave.
760.346.2604
760.322.4663
Indio
82-900 A. Avenue 42
760.347.6417
Parking at the Festival is limited around the Festival Grounds
Ride the El Paseo courtesy shuttle or
New this year;
on Saturday & Sunday we’ve added Off Site parking
and a Complimentary Shuttle with
Cardiff Transportation from
The Westfield Mall in Palm Desert
to the Festival & back.
Please, park behind Macy’s back Lot.
Palm Springs
5001-2 East Ramon Rd.
For 2012 Festival Advertising contact
Publishing / Graphic Deseign /Advertising / Web Site Creation and Hosting
contact Wynn@Storton.com
2011 FESTIVAL ADVERTISING /PUBLICITY CAMPAIGN CREATED
BY WYNN AND ANA STORTON
Proud Members of St. George Church
Hi-Desert Publishing Co.
Your Community Newspapers
Working to serve you better!
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