On the 24th February 2022, Greeks all over the world get together to celebrate Tsiknopempti – Smokey Thursday. Being the Greek version of Mardi Gras, it is part of Apokries – the three weeks of Greek Carnival. It is the climax of the second week of Carnival, Kreatini (meat week), marking the last big week of feasting on…
Founded in 2015, Hungry Donkey has been intent on serving fresh and healthy home-cooked Greek food and drink and delivering exceptional Greek hospitality and service. We are seeking a Team Leader to join our team. It is a great opportunity to join a small, tightly-knit and high performing team. You will expand and develop your skills and…
On the 4th March 2021, Greeks all over the world get together to celebrate Tsiknopempti – Smokey Thursday. Being the Greek version of Mardi Gras, it is part of Apokries – the three weeks of Greek Carnival. It is the climax of the second week of Carnival, Kreatini (meat week), marking the last big week of feasting on…
A small run through history Let us introduce you to the wonderful tradition of Greek Christmas – Χριστούγεννα. It is a unique experience in its own right with great tradition and devoutness. Rooted deeply in Greek Orthodoxy the history and symbolism are unique and have survived for centuries. You will find no Saint Nicholas or…
It was really exciting to read Susan Smillie’s article on why she thinks that Stifado is the best food in Greece! Our guests definitely seem to agree with Susan. Stifádo is one of our top selling dishes! The dish reached Greece with the Venetians in the 13th century. That deep tradition and history of the dish is a fascinating…
Easter weekend in the Greek community is a very special day. Greek Orthodox Easter is the biggest date on the calendar – it is where whole families, groups of friends, villages and towns come together to celebrate with a massive feast on Easter Sunday. For a London-based Greek restaurant like Hungry Donkey, we have served…
Join us at Hungry Donkey to celebrate Tsiknopempti, where meat is king, and you can enjoy delicious grilled meat platters in a carnival atmosphere! Tsiknopempti, meaning “smokey Thursday”, is part of the traditional Greek Carnival celebrations, marking the last meat feast before Greek Lent begins. This particular Thursday of each year provides the high point…
We are fast approaching one of the biggest celebrations on the Greek calendar, and one where there is a brilliant excuse to partake in some of the finest Greek cuisine. Tsiknopempti is on the 20th February this year and is the official beginning of Greek Mardi Gras and carnival. This is the day where Greek…
We might be biased but at Hungry Donkey we all believe there is nothing better than Greek Mezedes and Mezedakia in the whole world. Many people look at Greek Meze as similar to Tapas, and although there is the similarity of small plates, Mezedes provide more of a feeling, a way to come together as…
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