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From the kitchen of Chef David Tsirekas, a master of introducing Greek culinary heritage to palates all around the globe.

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V - Vegetarian | VN - Vegan | GF - Gluten Free | DF - Dairy Free | CN - Contains Nuts

A variety of Mediterranean dishes and colorful drinks on a table, including salads, bread, pasta, hummus, and beverages with ice and fruit garnishes.
Smiling elderly woman in a blue shirt and apron standing at a buffet table with various food dishes, including fried chicken and green salad, during an outdoor gathering.
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A young child with a pink shirt and denim dress holding a large piece of grilled meat in her mouth at an outdoor gathering, with people in the background.
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Private Events

Allow Chef David to curate a private event and dining adventure for you and your guests. With both private and semi private spaces available for groups of up to 150 - let the Taverna 1821 team take the guess work out of organizing a group with custom food and beverage packages that have something for everyone. Taverna 1821 prides itself on extending warm Greek hospitality to craft a shared event experience that is unique to each guest!

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Collage of a Greek family gathering with a plate of homemade Greek cookies, a roasted lamb, and decorative Easter eggs.

chef tsirekas

Chef David Tsirekas is a Sydney, Australian native who began his culinary career at his sister’s Greek restaurant after years of coaching swim and water polo. Chef David has been honored with multiple Australian Chef’s Hat Awards, won Best Greek & Mediterranean Restaurant in Australia’s Good Food Guide, and has been named one of the Top Greek Food Influencers in the New York Times.

Chef David has authored and contributed articles to leading culinary publications, most recently being his Disruptive Guide to Food, Wine, and Wonder in Athens with The Greek Herald.

Chef David is inspired by his two daughters and his philosophy - cooking that breeds connection and community.

Καλή Όρεξη! (Enjoy your meal!)

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A vintage black-and-white photo in the background shows a group of people, including children and adults, gathered around a barbecue in a rustic setting. In the foreground, a woman with short curly hair and a striped apron holds two trays of baked dishes, smiling at the camera. In front of her, a man is grilling meat, holding a glass of beer, with an outdoor cooking scene beneath the vintage photo.

happenings

  • A man wearing glasses, a white shirt, and an apron is grilling skewers of meat at an outdoor event. Two children stand nearby, with one using tongs to place meat on the grill. The scene is sunny with greenery in the background.

    Meet the Chef

    With experience working in prestigious kitchens around the world, Chef David is a master of introducing his global perspective and Greek culinary heritage to palates all across the globe.

  • A table set with various dishes including a green salad, a creamy dip garnished with pickles in a decorative glass bowl, a pink cocktail with a purple flower, a green leafy vegetable dish topped with breadcrumbs, a fruit salad with watermelon and yogurt, and a dessert with chocolate and whipped cream.

    Happy Hour

    $4 Plates

    $5 Beer, Wine, & Seltzers

    $7 Cocktails

    $38 Spritz & Sangria Pitchers

  • An older woman and a young girl rolling out dough on a table covered in flour with baking utensils around

    Cooking Classes

    Coming Soon!

Hours & Location

952 W Fulton Market St, Chicago, IL, 60607
(312)-847-5276, team@taverna1821.com
Taverna 1821 is a cashless venue

HOURS
Tues-Weds: 4-10pm
Thursday: 4-11:00pm, Friday: 3-11:00pm
Saturday: 12pm-11pm
Sun-Mon: Closed

HAPPY HOUR
Tues-Thurs 4PM to 6PM
Fri-Saturday 3PM to 5PM