Easter is done a little differently in the Greek Orthodox community. Traditionally with a midnight service and lively festivities to celebrate the resurrection of Christ, it’s a highly anticipated holiday. We will, of course, be celebrating, and we can’t wait to see you at the party! Our special Greek Easter menu will include slow-cooked kid…
It’s that time of year again… It can only be Tsiknopempti! If last year’s celebrations are anything to go by, we know this party will be the best way to spend a Thursday evening in East London. Just like any good Greek restaurant in London, we’ll be celebrating in the only way we know, with…
Hungry Donkey is suitable for vegans! We love our souvla spit roasted meat as much as the next donkey (bordering on an obsession some might say). But this month we are branching out and exploring the veggie and vegan options available right here at your favourite Greek restaurant in London! Plant based eating…
I’ve recently had my chef hat tightly screwed on in the kitchen working on my **NEW MENU**. Just as much as ever, I’ve been focussing on the highest quality ingredients, whilst maintaining Hungry Donkey’s organic and sustainable ethos. When the weather has been this good, what better than summery Greek food to match these…
Greek Easter at Hungry Donkey Read on to learn a bit about what a typical Greek Orthodox Easter weekend looks like… Our traditions Spit-roasted lamb, but also goat take centre stage, with whole villages and towns spit-roasting hundreds of lambs on every street, and then sharing the meat with visitors and locals. It’s a…
If you’re feeling a civilised but fun Saturday evening, then look no further than my Spitalfields establishment. Join us for dinner and live music in London’s best Greek restaurant! On 10th February, I’m bringing Greek rebetiko group, Peran music, to kick off the very first in my Acoustic Night series. This event contributes towards…
Huzzah, it’s Greek Carnival season a.k.a. my favourite time of year! Not only because it’s the time of year that the entire Greek community comes out to celebrate together in a Mardi Gras style, but also for ‘Burnt Thursday’ – a day devoted entirely to devouring as much meat as possible before Lent commences. We…
How are those New Year’s Resolutions coming along? Are you showing 2018 who’s boss or have you let it slip by the wayside hoping nobody was looking? Either way, I’ve got plenty of detoxing happening right here in the heart of Spitalfields at your favourite Greek restaurant in London. Greek food is notoriously healthy,…
Christmas is my favourite time of year, whether I’m in London or the motherland. I love everything that the Greek festive season stands for, so I thought I would share some of my favourite traditions with you. On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me… lots of naughty goblins. Kallikantzaroi come…
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