St. Andrew Greek Orthodox Church & Greek Festival, CA

Description: Featuring an array of homemade and traditional dishes, prepared using fresh ingredients from cherished family recipes. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options will be available. The classic Greek sandwich, the Gyro, will be served, as will specialties from the oak BBQ: Souvlaki (pork shish kebab) Loukaniko (locally made Greek pork sausage) and lamb chops. Two new menu items offered this year are fried calamari and Greek french fries. Menu items from the ovens will include: Moussaka (ground beef, eggplant, potatoes and bachamel sauce), Dolmathes (stuffed grape leaves), Spanakopita (spinach pie), and Tiropites (cheese pie). Also available will be fresh salads, and delectable spreads. Wine, beer, soft drinks and water will be available for purchase.

Traditional pastries will be available for purchase such as loukoumades (doughnut holes covered with honey), baklava (layers of nuts and filo pastry soaked in honey), and other wonderful homemade items.

Entertainment: Live Greek music. Greek dance groups will perform in their colorful hand-made costumes from various regions of Greece. Guests can take part in free dance lessons and then join in the dancing. Opa!