Did you know that May 13 was National Hummus Day? In honor of our Greek roots at TRADE, we want to highlight some health benefits of a healthy Mediterranean diet. The Mediterranean regimen emphasizes lots of vegetables, fruits, seeds, and fish, with an abundance of olive oil and a moderate amount of dairy foods. The …
From April 25-29, families across the US celebrate Every Kid Healthy Week, working to make sure all kids have proper access to healthy foods. This year, put an emphasis on the Greek diet, one with the highest health rate. Greek communities have often had the reputation of living longer and having lower rates of chronic …
4 Greek Foods to Try for Every Kid Healthy Week in Boston, MA Read More »
Have you ever wondered why there are two Easter holidays on your calendar? For Greek communities, Easter is one of the year’s biggest holidays. Many celebrations of Easter have heavy roots in pre-Christian times, whereas current Easter celebrations connect with the Orthodox faith. The Christian Easter holiday is celebrated in early spring, and Orthodox …
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Greek Independence Day is celebrated annually in Greece on March 25. It commemorates the start of the War of Greek Independence in 1821. Greece had been part of the Ottoman Empire since 1453, and the revolt was precipitated on March 25, 1821, when Bishop Germanos of Patras raised the flag of revolution over the Monastery …
At Trade, we have one of the most inspirational female chefs in the city of Boston, Chef Jody Adams. We are thrilled to have her creative input as the mastermind behind the dishes we serve. We spoke with both Jody Adams, James Beard Award Chef of Trade, Porto, and Saloniki Greek restaurants, and Chef Amarilys …
“I didn’t start out working to end hunger. I just wanted to be the best cook I could be, hoping to attract people into my restaurants. As I became successful, I noticed that a fair number of my guests were doing work that I admired, like fighting malnutrition or providing medical care for people who …
Prior to the pandemic, household food insecurity in Massachusetts was at 8.2%. The coronavirus pandemic fueled a hunger crisis unlike any other in our lifetime, at its peak rendering 19.6% of households food insecure. Food insecurity is on the decrease, but a return to pre-pandemic rates is not an option. WHAT IS THE WOMEN’S LUNCH …
FOOD INSECURITY IN BOSTON: SUPPORTING THROUGH WOMEN’S LUNCH PLACE Read More »
We know that people have been turning grapes into wine for thousands of years. With that being said, no one is certain who the first was to ferment grapes into wine, but there is evidence of ancient wine production found in China, the Middle East, & Greece, so it’s possible many regions discovered it at …
FEBRUARY 18: NATIONAL DRINK WINE DAY – THE HISTORY OF GREEK WINE Read More »
When Jody Adams, Eric Papachristos, and Jon Mendez, reopened TRADE after an 18-month hiatus, it was like opening a new restaurant. With a fresh renovation, a new concept, and a space ready for anything. Not only do we have delicious cuisine and craft cocktails, but we also offer catering and event services. Hosting your next …
WHY YOU SHOULD HOST YOUR NEXT EVENT AT TRADE IN BOSTON, MA Read More »
Picture yourself sitting under the shade of a tree in a Greek restaurant by the sea, grab a glass of wine, and let locals guide you through local Greek seafood dishes, all made of good quality fresh ingredients, topped with the appropriate dose of spices and herbs, and flooded with the famous Greek olive oil. …
