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Evan Karapanagiotides
OXI – This time we really mean it
It’s 3 AM on October 28, 1940. The Italian Army (on behalf of the Axis Powers) is knocking at the door of Greece’s border, as your country, your people, and your pride are on the…
Crack This. I’ve uncovered the secrets to a guaranteed Easter egg cracking victory!
Yah you all read it correctly. I have the secrets. I have the answers. I have all the ways that you can make your little baby cousin Eleni cry for losing against you when cracking…
Realization of the Reality that is… Magiritsa
Easter is on the way and you, my friends, get rewarded with… (drum roll please)… MAGIRITSA! That’s right, magiritsa. After forty days of solid fasting and dreaming of that moment when you can chow down…
Growing up Greek in America – MTV has it all wrong
There is so much to say on this topic that it’s hard to start with one specific point. Growing up Greek. Three simple words, yet the meaning stretches so much further. Yes, it’s easy to…
Vacation Destinations In The States
Picture this in your mind… You are sitting, no lounging (that’s a better term to use), with white sand in between your toes. To the right of you is your frappe, to your left your…
How We Need To Shock The World Again
It all seems like a distant memory. The improbable, unthinkable, and downright impossible happened in 2004. As the ball was gracefully headed off Angelos Charisteas’ head, Greece and Greeks around the world watching were, for…
The Battle For A Greek Café In Philly
Glyko me gala – Metrio me gala – Metrio – Sketo dilitrio – Fredo – Freduccino. The list, endless. Time, limited. Growing up as a Greek American, I am torn in two. I say this…
At Least Death Can Learn Zeimbekiko
I awoke Wednesday morning to find out unexpected news. I must admit there were tears that came to my eyes as I read the Greek news in disbelief. A morning that I will never forget,…
Phenomenon I Am
Yah that’s right, Phenomenon I am. Vasilis Karras is hands down one of the most prolific Greek singers and artists of our times. This guy has been around since the 70’s and is still kicking,…
