Everybody say opa! Memphis Greek Festival returns in a big way
Volunteer Dimitri Taras cuts pork cubes for skewers on Wednesday, May 18, 2022, while preparing for this weekend’s Memphis Greek Festival. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
Jennifer Biggs
Jennifer Biggs is a native Memphian and veteran food writer and journalist who covers all things food, dining and spirits related for The Daily Memphian.
Some favorites missing from last fall’s smaller festival — gyros, lamb chops — are back, alongside 28,000 cookies, music, dancing and more.
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