Orthodox Easter in Bay Ridge
It’s strange that Easter is spoken about all over Bay Ridge, but Orthodox Easter (also called Greek Easter) isn’t mentioned as much, especially by businesses in our area.
LAMB DINNER
1) Blue Door Souvlakia 8413 3rd Avenue – Call to make your reservations for dinner 718-680-8600. Lamb shank
2) Elia Restaurant – 8611 – 3rd Avenue – menu – Lamb Yuvetsi
3) Little Athens at 7809 3rd Avenue 347-909-7209
PASKA – traditional Easter bread. This is a slightly sweet brioche with tart, juicy raisins and covered with powdered sugar frosting.
1) Cafe UBANI at 8309 – 3rd Avenue. Also available on Grubhub (here)
TSUREKI – a sweet traditional Easter bread (red eggs are sometimes added to the top)
1) Bay Ridge Bakery at 7805 5th Avenue
2) Omonia Cafe at 7612 – 3rd Avenue Greek pasteries
LAMBADES – decorated candles & EVERYTHING
1) Greek Bakaliko Gourmet Food Market – 7615 5th Avenue This store sells Greek everything! They sell food they make and packaged food.
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Hugs,
marlene
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