The California Greek Food Festival circulates the State of California year round. I have heard friends raving about this for a while now, so when a buddy of mine mentioned free tickets on the San Jose's Greek Festival Facebook Page, I saw it as a sign to finally go. However, tickets are usually around $3.00-$5.00, nothing too extravagant.
The main attraction of this festival is the food. I mean, they do have the word "FOOD" in its name.
That being said, there are a few other things to distract yourself with to give your stomach a breather between meals. The festival is not very big, but there are a few tents full of jewelry, clothing and other trinkets to buy or window shop. There is also a small exhibit that is labeled the "Greek Museum". Inside you will find a few articles of traditional greek clothing, some vases and plates displayed on shelves, and a beautiful scale model of The Parthenon, among other traditional greek items to learn more about the Greek Culture.
That being said, there are a few other things to distract yourself with to give your stomach a breather between meals. The festival is not very big, but there are a few tents full of jewelry, clothing and other trinkets to buy or window shop. There is also a small exhibit that is labeled the "Greek Museum". Inside you will find a few articles of traditional greek clothing, some vases and plates displayed on shelves, and a beautiful scale model of The Parthenon, among other traditional greek items to learn more about the Greek Culture.
At the end very back of the festival, you will find the seating areas in front of a stage where you can sit and eat while enjoying some greek music.
Other than that, it's all about the Food, Food, Food!
So let's focus on that because what I had was delicious!
The minute I walked through the entrance, I smelled a delicious scent of roasted meat. Sure enough, there was the first food station just a hundred feet in front of me. In a corner was an actual whole goat on a giant rotisserie, along will another rotisserie full of whole chickens cooking from the heat of the coals and soaking up that smoky flavor.
And here is what we ordered that day.
From top left to right: We got a plater of assorted cheeses and olives with a side of Greek Ring Bread, the kabob of Souvlakia which is marinated BBQ pork, a side of Tzaziki (cucumber and yogurt sauce), and finally an amazing order of the Lamb Sampler dish that consist of slices of pit roasted seasoned lamb.
The lamb was definitely the highlight of the many dishes we tried that day. The meat was juicy and tendered, and perfectly seasoned. My mouth is beginning to water just thinking about it!
There were a few other food stations near the gathering a chairs in front of the stage. We were there in the morning, so we were able to enjoy some greek music while we ate. However, we didn't stay long to see any performances, although we did see a couple adorable kids getting up to dance to the music.
Although, I may not have learned too much of Greek history or the language, I did learn about their amazing cuisine. I think I will be back next year since I am a sucker for good food, and what I tasted was good food.
What are some of your experiences with Greek Food?
Happy Wandering, Alice.
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