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George’s new restaurant is already well-known in local circles for its breathtaking location which overlooks the Welland Canal and its many passing Great Lakes steamships. But George’s Greek Village has gone out of its way to create a unique welcoming atmosphere, adding a range of new light fixtures and Greek furnishings as well as a new modern kitchen. George’s Greek Village is one of only a few select restaurants in Niagara that offer an authentic Greek menu with Greek specialties like tiropita, souvlaki. tzatziki, mousaka, gyros and dolmades. George prides himself on their selection which includes everything from soup and salads to more traditional fare like beef, lamb and seafood. There’s also a variety of beer and wine on tap as well as specialty coffees and fine desserts like Baklava and Galaktobouriko. But George has never been one to rest on his laurels. “We believe in updating our menus to reflect our customers’ tastes,” he explains. “We have new features every weekend. Some of them – like lamb shanks – aren’t on the menu but they’re really popular right now.” George’s Greek Village is already booking up fast for the Christmas season, serving large functions for companies within the Niagara Region. And it’s no secret why. The St. Catharines establishment is one of the largest facilities around with plenty of room to handle any kind of reception or special occasion – from weddings and graduations to anniversaries and retirement parties. For instance, George’s has a large banquet hall with seating for over 140 patrons. There’s even a 25-seat meeting room at the front of the building with a big screen TV, which is tailor-made for business meetings and small private parties. During the holidays, George’s Greek Village will also be open Boxing Day and serving dinner for New Year’s Eve. At George’s Greek Village, all company bookings are administered by George’s “right hand woman” Daniella who is the front house manager.
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George says Daniella is an integral part of their operation. “She’s my rock,” he says. “I couldn’t do this without her.” Even though George appreciates the overwhelming support they’ve had from the Niagara Region and the local business community over their inaugural year, he’s particularly thankful for the cornerstone of George’s Greek Village. And that’s its professional team of over 30 kitchen, wait and admin staff. “We’re blessed with good people,” he says. “We treat our staff like family here. That’s how we’ve become such a success. We’ve been very fortunate.” “We’re blessed with good people,” he says. “We treat our staff like family here. That’s how we’ve become such a success. We’ve been very fortunate.” BL
Book Your Christmas Parties Now! Small groups. Big Groups. We have the room.
You’ll love the food, of course. And you’ll love the atmosphere overlooking the Welland Canal 535 Queenston St. St. Catharines
905.684.5484 georgesgreekvillage.com
BUSINESS LINK NIAGARA | NOVEMBER 2017