In memory of the Greek Club

Greek lasagna in the background, one of my favorites

Oh, how I miss the menu!

 

It is unfortunate that I never chronicled the Greek Club when it was active as it was one of the more unique enterprises in Iringa town. Iringa region has a relatively large population of Greeks and although the Greek Club was literally a membership driven club (I'm unsure if you needed to be Greek), it was more well known for its Friday night movie nights and delicious restaurant. The food was a rotating menu based on whatever the proprietor had prepared. The owners were both Greek and the matriarch was an amazing cook. The restaurant had a serious home cooked meal feel and although it was very expensive relative to other restaurants in the area, it was also a unique style of food prepared with high quality ingredients. Some of my favorites were the bacon calzone and the greek lasagna. 

The Greek Club was located a little outside of town in an unmarked but convenient location. It had a large outdoor area, small veranda with dining, and then a large area inside with overflow seating. The owners were always around and very friendly people clearly highly involved with a wide social network. If Neema Crafts is the unofficial coffee shop and meeting point for traveler and local alike, then the Greek Club would be more like a permanent residents meet up point. It was less noisy and hectic than Neema Crafts while still being centrally located. 

Unfortunately the Greek Club closed rather suddenly a few years ago. Rumors abound regarding the reasons why but I am not close to the source so I will not speculate. The only thing I know for sure is that it is sorely missed!

Inside where movie nights were held on Friday evenings

Unassuming building. Events were inside and dining was done on the veranda (far right)