Good To Be Greek

18/07/2026

In Greece, a taverna is so much more than a place to eat. It's where conversations linger for hours, laughter echoes across the table, and no one is ever rushed to leave.

Whether it's sharing meze with family, sipping coffee with friends, or welcoming a stranger like an old friend, the table is where life happens. It's a reminder that the best moments aren't measured by what's on the menu, but by who's sitting beside you.

This is the Greece I wish I could bottle up and bring home. 🇬🇷💙

10/07/2026

The Greek platia (village square) is more than a town center—it's the heart of traditional community life. For generations, it's been where neighbors gather, children play, and families come together to share stories of the day's events. Whether in a small town or a country village, the platia reflects the Greek belief that life's best moments are meant to be shared.

01/07/2026

If we could bottle this up and bring it back home with us!

11/04/2026

Lia Diamandas, third generation owner of The Greek Store in Kenilworth, New Jersey talks about the importance of preserving and sharing Greek culture and traditions. Watch and listen to the Good to be Greek podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6iHIN208oGYzqPZbHBqrVR?si=e275038a48d447ed

06/04/2026

03/04/2026

New episode featuring another member of the Diaspora working to celebrate, preserve, and share Greek culture. Tune in and follow the podcast for more stories that keep Greek traditions alive!

03/04/2026

Some of us travel to Greece.
Some of us long for it.
And some people… create ways to bring it to us.

In this episode of Good to be Greek, I talk with Vasia Makris, founder of Dreaming of Greece—a one-of-a-kind experience that blends art, culture, and storytelling to reconnect the diaspora to something deeper.

It’s not just about Greece as a place. It’s about Greece as a feeling. 🎧 Listen here: https://open.spotify.com/show/6iHIN208oGYzqPZbHBqrVR

01/04/2026

What happens when art, culture, and Greek identity come together in one space? 🇬🇷 I had a beautiful conversation about this… and I can’t wait to share it with you🎙️ New episode dropping Friday. Follow now so you don't miss it!
https://open.spotify.com/show/6iHIN208oGYzqPZbHBqrVR?si=kRN6oCghQja1-zPy2Y1wWw

Podcast · Good to be Greek · Good to be Greek is a podcast for Greek-diaspora families who want to preserve, celebrate, share, and pass down Greek culture, traditions and values--wherever in the world they call home. Through stories, memory, food, faith, and family, each episode explores what it m...

23/03/2026

What if a simple bottle of olive oil could carry generations of history, sacrifice, and love for the land? In our newest episode of Good to Be Greek, I sit down with Demitry and Kathleen Kostouros, the family behind Olive Crate— a business rooted in the history and pride of their olive groves in Argolis, Greece. Learn about the story, legacy, and challenges facing the olive oil industry and what it takes to export this "liquid gold" to share it with others.
🎧 Listen now on Good to Be Greek (Spotify + all podcast platforms)
🫒 And discover Olive Crate — you truly can taste the heritage in every bottle.
Tag someone who loves Greece, Greek food, or supporting family businesses. 💙🤍
https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/good-to-be-greek/episodes/Liquid-Gold-and-Living-Legacy-A-5-Generation-Greek-Olive-Oil-Story-e3gdq0f/a-achf4iu

22/03/2026

Our Good to be Greek podcast just launched! Please
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We're excited to bring you Greek culture through voices of the Greek Diaspora who keep traditions alive!
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