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We have spoken many times before about the amazing food at Farm Grill in Newton and their sister establishment, the Greek International Food Market in West Roxbury. More recently, however, we have also lauded the Iliades family’s dedication to their communities.
While they continue to offer some of the best catering options around and hand-picked packages that make for a trip to Greece in a bag, the Iliades have recently begun to do even more for their friends in the food space by featuring produce from area farms on their menu. If a farm wishes to participate, all they need do is contact Alexi Iliades at (617) 964-7766or info@farm-grill.comand he will drive up to an hour from Newton to pick up whatever the farm wishes to have promoted in the restaurant. In doing so, Alexi makes sure that his customers continue to get the freshest, healthiest foods and the farms get to have their produce enjoyed by people in other areas. Especially as many local farms are hurting due a lack of farmers markets, etc., this is a total win-win and the ones who benefit most are those who get to enjoy Farm Grill’s food!
At the same time, Alexi’s sister Katerina is spotlighting other local food makers at the Greek Market. Again this benefits all involved as the Market gets to expand upon its already encyclopedia selection and the independent food makers get to reach new customers. Among the first set of standouts is Eva’s Pastry (which makes homemade treats from Greece and around the world), the Greek artisans of Tolmee, Connecticut’s, Ariston Olive Oil, Maine’s Lakonia Foods, and even more from Market favorite Olympiana.
Especially in these times, we all need to look out for each other, so it is great to know that we can help independent food makers while also enjoying food that is good for us!