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AUTHENTIC GREEK FOOD

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FRESH

In-store baked pita
In-store vertical spit roasted meat
Made to order Grilled items

QUALITY
Premium quality, locally-sourced, grass and grain fed meat
USDA Approved
Local Produce from small purveyors

AUTHENTIC
Imported Greek ingredients (Yogurt, Honey, Olive Oil, Spices)
Hand layered and spit roasted meat
Traditional recipes with a modern twist

SIGNATURE
Carefully developed signature recipes
Tzatziki and marinades
Clean label approach
Gluten free meat products

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FRESH FLAVORS, ANCIENT SECRETS

In 2009, the concept of GRK Fresh was created void in the mar-

ket for a high quality and authentic Greek Yeero, a staple in Greece and an

ever present symbol of Greek culture internationally. GRK Fresh was con-

ceived by Manhattan-based Founder and CEO, George Nikas, who has over

25 years of experience in the food processing and food service industries MIDTOWN EAST

with the mission to provide authentic Yeeros and Greek cuisine to al l. 451 Lexington Avenue
New York, NY 10017
The concept behind GRK Fresh was born around the Yeero (a term coined
from the phonetic spelling of the word “gyro”) as the focal point.Three 212 204 8598

District of New York City.Today, GRK Fresh is thriving with locations in FINANCIAL DISTRICT
Manhattan,Washington D.C., Dubai, and Qatar, with additional expansion
plans underway globally. 111 Fulton Street
New York, NY 10038

212 385 2010

FLAT IRON

304 Park Avenue South
New York, NY 10010
646 647 8332

NYU

51 East 8th Street
New York, NY 10003

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In a world full of gyros, there's only one king !

After many years of working on hot dog and pretzel carts on the
streets of New York City, Lefteris decided to open up his own
cart. In 1979 he opened a souvlaki cart serving authentic hand
skewered souvlaki, grilled over hardwood charcoal and the rest is
history.
He was an instant favorite in Astoria and quickly became the go
to spot for Greek street food, with the savory aromas of the
grilling meat and the billowing smoke, entrancing passersby and
beckoning them to our cozy little corner of the neighborhood.

(718) 333-5016, 84-02 3rd Ave, Brooklyn NY 11209, [email protected]
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After many years of hard work our uncle decided to retire,
handing over the reins to his two nephews Kostas and George,
our own father and uncle. They carried on the hard work,
always with a smile and a warm greeting until today. Along
with us, Kostas and George’s children, our family business
grew from the humble little cart our uncle left us, to 4 food
trucks and now an actual brick and mortar restaurant; a dream
of ours that we finally fulfilled thanks to the support of our
community, our family and friends, and our loyal customers.
With our authentic and handmade Greek street food being the
staple that it is, we continue the tireless efforts of our family,
serving our customers with the finest ingredients and excep-
tional customer service.

From our family to yours, thank you!

Here at King Souvlaki we serve only the finest and most authentic Greek street food, outside of Greece.
In all of our locations we make everything by hand. From our famous hand skewered souvlaki, our hand stacked gyros,
to our hand-cut fries cooked in Extra Virgin olive oil, our customers can attest to our superior and genuine quality.
Unlike the majority of our competitors, we never use processed or frozen gyros. We prefer to do things the old
fashioned way and with a little extra hard work, our efforts shine through to our product that has time and again
received many recognitions and praise.

Handmade with excellent yet simple and pure ingredients is the way of our family.

It is the Greek way. It is King Souvlaki.

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Our beans are source from high-altitude equatorial regions
throughout the world, synonymous with ample rainfall, sun
exposure and rich soil. At any given time, our roast master
oversees 15-30 unique coffee origins, all available for retail,
wholesale or individual consumption.

One-stop shop

By sourcing, cupping, roasting, importing and distributing
world class beans, while also supplying equipment and provid-
ing technical services, we have become a one-stop shop for coffe
enthusiasts and business owners alike.
For Five provides both Signature Blends and Single Origin
Coffees. We have a roast profile availiable for every palate and
preference, whether light, medium or dark.

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Tom & Stefanos met in elementary school in Queens. Our passion
They grew up side by side in the restaurant industry, working for is perfect
their greek immigrand fathers in Manhattan. It was there they
developed a deep devotion to hspitallity, service and an unflappa- freshly roasted
ble work ethnic. coffee
.

Our business is
sharing that

with you !

In 2011 they made a bold decision- introduce specialty coffee for
the New Yorkers by New Yorkers. For Five is a culmination of
their collective experiences, upbringing and love for the grind (in
all respects).
And to this day, For Five thrieves on the enduring energy of the
city and borough it proudly calls home.

347 531 0813

59-01 55th Str, Queens, NY 11378,
[email protected], forfivecoffee.com

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At Nounos Creamery we hand-craft our yogurt in small
batches to honor the artisana Greek tradition

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It all starts with family...

Steven Ioannou and his Nounó (God Father), John Belesis,
began experimenting with a yogurt recipe a little less than five years
ago. Having spent their summers and college years in Mediterranean,
these Greek-Americans were dissatisfied with the “Greek-style” yogurts
availiable in the States.

As Greek yogurt gained popularity in the U.S., they couldn’t
understand why all the so called “Greek-style” brands lacked the
richness and flavore of what we knew and loved while growing up in
Greece. Their search for authentic Greek yogurt grew into an obses-
sion, and they returned to Greece to immerse themselves in learning
the traditional, old-world craft of making yogurt or “Yiaourti Sakou-
las.”

With some ingenuity and a family recipe, the pair created
Nounós Creamery and introduced bag strained yogurt to NewYork in
2013.The thick, velvety rich, all natural yogurt quickly caught on and
became a food, fitness, and fashion lover’s favorite.

In January 2017, New York State certified the bag-strained
yogurt to be sold outside of the region, and now yogurt lovers from
California to Texas, Illinois to West Virginia, and beyond can enjoy the
taste of real Greek yogurt.

516 418 6455 For wholesale inquiries: [email protected]
Find us on:

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Rediscovering Our search for authentic Greek
the art of yogurt grew into an obsession and
we returned to Greecee to immerse
yogurt-making ourselves in learning the traditional,
old-world craft of making yogurt or
“Yiaourti Sakoulas.”

As Greek yogurt gained popularity in The search
the U.S., we couldn’t understand why for
all the so-called “Greek-style” brands
lacked the richness and flavor of what authenticity
we knew and loved while growing up
in Greece.

Respect for Nounos was inspired by family, and
remains a family-owned and operated
family tradition company. Every batch is hand-crafted
in the traditional Greek yogurt

516 418 6455

For wholesale inquiries:

[email protected]

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“ Η τροφή σου να είναι το φάρμακό σου και το
φάρμακό σου να είναι η τροφή σου.”

“Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.”

– Hippocrates (460-377 BC), Father of Medicine

Demetra Organics was born out of a desire to promote a healthy, modern lifestyle supported by this
unique, highly nutritional staple of Greek agriculture, the ancient Zea wheat.
This traditional grain improved the health and well-being of the Greeks for thousands of years.They
traded it at local markets, treasured it as a cultural secret and revered it as an ancient symbol of a
bountiful harvest.

Founded in 2016, Demetra Organics is gathering a growing community of local farmers in the fertile
Delphi region of Greece to resurrect the production of these nourishing grains for today’s consumer
market. By supporting small farmers, Demetra Organics is dedicated to stimulating the local economy
and providing a sustainable way of life for those who have been hit the hardest by the Greek eco-
nomic crisis. Homemade bread and grain products are the foundation of Greek culture through the
centuries. Fittingly, Demetra Organics is named after Demeter (Δήμητρα) the ancient Greek goddess
of the harvest.

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www.demetraorganics.com

“Ζέα δισσή • ἡ μὲν γὰρ ἁπλῆ ἡ δὲ δίκοκκος καλεῖται,
ἐν δυσὶν ἐλύτροις ἔχουσα συνεζευγμένον τὸ σπέρμα.”

“There are two kinds of Zea · one single and the other dicoccous,
having the seed joined in two husks.”

– Pedanius Dioscorides
(40-90 AD), Greek physician, pharmacologist and botanist

Demetra Organics offers the U.S. market their exclusive Zea Life-Giving products, Demetra Organics
well as Zea pita-bread handmade in Greece. Each unique Zea product is rich in dietary [email protected]
wheat has just traces of gluten making it far superior to common wheat products.

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FOODS We source the best Greek
products and bring them

to your table...

America’s largest Titan Foods has been in business for more
than 30 years in our Astoria, NY location.
Greek speciality Our flagship store offers traditional Greek
groceries, a bakery, olive bar, fresh Greek
food store cheeses and prepared meals. Titan Bakery
is our secondary location in Deer Park, NY
where we produce and distribute home-
ade baked goods for sale in stores and at
festivals and events.

718-626-7771 • 25-56 31st Street, Astoria, NY 11102 • titanfoods.net • [email protected]

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FOODS If you're a

Greek food

lover, you've come
to the right place

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TITF OAOND S

Titan Food has one of the biggeand best Olive Bars in town.
With a huge variety of different regional olives, your tastebuds are in for a treat!

718-626-7771 • 25-56 31st Street, Astoria, NY 11102 • titanfoods.net • [email protected]

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Shop Titan Foods online

and we'll deliver your favorite Greek products to your doorstep.

718-626-7771 • 25-56 31st Street, Astoria, NY 11102 • titanfoods.net • [email protected]
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Bakery

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Everything Healthy, Everything Authentic!

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(631) 243-4670, (631) 243-4681 • 15 W Jefryn Blvd, Deer Park, NY 1172 • optimafoods.com • [email protected]

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LEADING IMPORTER AND DISTRIBUTOR OF

GREEK FOOD PRODUCTS

Traditional flavours and fine textures

Since 1982, Optima Foods is a leading imports and distribution company of Greek food products in the United States. For
over three decades, Optima Foods brings to the Greek American households and Greek food lovers only the best quality
and most sought after products of traditional flavours and fine textures . Our wide and versatile selection of Greek food
special ties is designed to accommodate any demanding palate.
Our exceptional blend of products, including private label brands, can be found in the best restaurants, super markets,
gourmet stores and deli shops across the country. Our extensive distribution network encompassing multiple delivery
channels, complements our efforts to reach out to as many retail outlets, food service operators, vendors and guarantees
that our portfolio of products is readily available to consumers.

(631) 243-4670, (631) 243-4681 • 15 W Jefryn Blvd, Deer Park, NY 1172 • optimafoods.com • [email protected]
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100% healthy foods is our motto !!

We vow to provide premium quality Greek specialties for you to enjoy.
By choosing us, you can fill your kitchen pantry with authentic flavors,
fresh ingredients and indulge in the aroma and zest of Greek tradition-
al meals, baked treats and the finest delicacies.
We are focused on delivering authentic, fresh products while we
promote healthy living as part of a balance diet consisting of high
nutritional value foods.

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MEDITERRANEANArtisan Bakers & premium Importers

Your trusted source for authentic

for over 50 yearsMediterranean product

Our History In 1997, we partnered with Corfu Foods, a leading
manufacturer of Gyro meat products based in Chicago,
The Mediterranean diet is one of the most ancient Illinois. Our two companies, offer complementing
forms of dietetic pattern ever expressed and analyzed. product lines to our combined clientele. This has
The diet emphasizes eating foods like fish, fruits, vegeta- enabled us to be a one stop shop – directly from the
bles, beans, high-fiber breads, whole grains, and olive oil source.
on a daily basis. Pita bread is a staple of the Mediterra- In 2006 the company took the next step forward. Apply-
nean diet through the centuries. ing the same high standards we use for everything we
We have been baking pita flatbreads in Astoria, NY produce, we sought out and partnered with some of the
since the beginning of "Mediterranean Pita" in 1964! most reputable manufacturers from around the world.
Every day our bakers use the highest quality ingredients As a result, we created new product lines with retail store
and employ artisan craftsmanship to deliver the best sale applications.
traditional pita breads that have become our trademark.
Our commitment to these high standards has made us
the quality leader of our industry.

718-786-3399, 11-02 38th Avenue, Long Island City, NY 11101, mediterraneanpita.com
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