There is an added flavor to the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union Food Court.

In an attempt to cater to students from upstate, the Greek Odyssey Cafe has replaced the Panther Grille in the Food Court, offering an assortment of Greek cuisine. The grand opening for the new chain is at 11 a.m. Monday.

Sandy Black, assistant director of the Food Court, said after having good responses from food sampling and wanting to bring a better variety for students, the Food Court directors went with the Greek Odyssey Cafe.

Black said with many of Eastern’s campus coming from Chicago and Chicago suburbs, a Greek restaurant would be a good way of giving them a little something from home.

Susan Napolitan, Food Court clerk, said students should be happy with the change.

“We have the Greek Odyssey because we thought the majority of the students wanted a change,” Napolitan said. “(Samplers) came in and we had a taste testing and everyone seemed to enjoy it.”

The Greek Odyssey, owned by Kronos Products, is a chain designed for college and university food courts.

Though the Panther Grille sign is expected to be replaced by the Greek Odyssey sign this week, Napolitan said there will still be a home-cooked meal offered each day.

The Odyssey will join Subway, Chick-Fil-A and Connie’s Pizza as the main vendors in the Food Court.

Hours for the Greek Odyssey are from 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Food Court hours are 7:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday through Friday. Saturday and Sunday hours are 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Greek Odyssey Menu

Traditional Gyros Sandwich

Chicken Gyros Sandwich

Chicken Souvlaki Kabob Sandwich

Spanokopita Platter

Pita Chips and Hummus

Baklava

Wrap Sandwiches

Roasted Vegetable Wrap

Chicken Caesar Wrap

Spicy Gyros Wrap

Salads

Traditional Greek Salad

Sizzling Greek Salad – Gyros

Sizzling Greek Salad – Souvlaki Kabob

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