EPISODE · May 4, 2024 · 18 MIN
The Greeks and the American diner
from The Greek Current · host Hellenic Leaders
Anyone who has visited the United States or is familiar with shows like Seinfeld will have come across a diner, a uniquely American type of restaurant. Few may know, however, that from the 1960s onward Greek-Americans came to dominate the diner restaurant scene, especially in the Northeast and the Midwest. Professor Alexander Kitroeff, one of the leading historians of the Greek-American experience, joins Thanos Davelis to talk about the American diner, its strong links to Greek immigrants, and whether the phenomenon of the Greek-American diner has a future in today’s America.You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:Greek Diners in America’s HeartlandAthens, Ankara finalizing details of PM’s Turkey visitTurkey halts trade with Israel over 'humanitarian tragedy' in Gaza
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Professor Alexander Kitroeff, one of the leading historians of the Greek-American experience, joins Thanos Davelis to talk about the American diner, its strong links to Greek immigrants, and whether the phenomenon of the Greek-American diner has a future today.
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