Victory Sweet Shop

10/10/2026

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10/09/2026

Join Us Next Door Victory Garden Cafe

🎃 HALLOWEEN PARTY!
🗓️ Sunday, October 25th at 3:00 PM
📍 21-69 Steinway Street, Astoria, NY

EVERYONE IS WELCOME!
Enjoy dinner, drinks, and desserts from our special Halloween menu while your kids enjoy a fun-filled Halloween party featuring:

🎨 Crafts, including pumpkin activities
🕹️ Arcade Games
🔍 Scavenger Hunt
🎁 Prizes, Treats & Much More!

Bring the whole family for an afternoon of Halloween fun! 🧡🖤
Victory Garden Cafe
Call 718-274-2087
www.victorysweetshop.com

10/09/2026

The Odeon of Herodes Atticus, also known as the Herodeon, is an ancient theatre built in 161 AD by Herodes Atticus in memory of his wife, Regilla.

Located on the southwest slope of the Acropolis in Athens, it remains a beautiful reminder of the grandeur of ancient Athens. 💙🇬🇷💙

10/08/2026

RAVANI - a semolina sponge cake with a touch of lemon and sweetened with a simple syrup flavored with orange zest.

🇬🇷 Real Greek Desserts Made by Real Greeks!
👨🏻‍🍳 Victory Sweet Shop established 1968
☎️ Call 718-274-2087
📍21-69 Steinway st, Astoria, NY
www.victorysweetshop.com

10/07/2026

Join Us Next Door Victory Garden Cafe

LIVE GREEK MUSIC
🗓️ Saturday, October 31st, starts 7:30pm
📍21-69 Steinway street, Astoria, NY
👍 No Entrance Fee!

Enjoy Live Greek Music with Dinner and Drinks! Bouzouki, Guitar, Violin and Vocals by Tommy Kavounidis, George Vardaros, Eleni Moniodi and special guests from “Ta Pedia Tis Polis” in the Garden Room at Victory Garden Cafe!

Limited Seating!!! Reserve Today!!!
CALL ☎️ 718-274-2087 or reserve your table through OpenTable.

10/07/2026

Beautiful Handcrafted GIFT BASKETS 🧺 filled with freshly baked Greek Desserts.
- Small Baskets - $95
- Large Baskets - $150
- Extra Large Baskets - $175

Small, Large & Extra Large baskets include mixed baklava and Greek cookies: Melomakarona, Kourabiedes and Koulourakaia.
Large & Extra Large Baskets also include Amygdalota (Greek Almond Cookies).

FOR CUSTOM ADD-ONS SUCH AS WINES 🍷, PLEASE CALL (718-274-2087)

Available at Victory Sweet Shop and
WE SHIP ALL OVER THE USA 🇺🇸
For SHIPPING, CLICK DIRECT SHIPPING LINK: https://victorysweetshop.com/product-category/gift-baskets/

🇬🇷 Real Greek Desserts Made by Real Greeks!
👨🏻‍🍳 Victory Sweet Shop established 1968
☎️ Call: 718-274-2087
📍 21-69 Steinway st, Astoria, NY
www.VictorySweetShop.com

10/07/2026

As we approach the name day celebration of DEMETRIOS and DIMITRA on October 26th, we look back on the special history of St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Cathedral ⛪️ in Astoria, Queens, NY - home of the ONLY GREEK HIGH SCHOOL IN THE USA 🇺🇸🇬🇷!

The Greek immigrants of Astoria felt a need to organize their own Church and in 1927 the ground on which St. Demetrios stands today, was purchased for $3,500. An architect was engaged and a $25,000 structure was agreed upon which could later serve as a basement for the someday completed structure of their dream.

These Greek immigrants consisting of furriers, tailors, bakers and laborers gathered together on November 7, 1927 to form the “Hellenic Orthodox Community of Astoria, St. Demetrios Inc.” as their official name. Twenty days later a cornerstone was laid at the present site of St. Demetrios Church and only a short six months later on April 1, 1928 the basement was Consecrated as the first Church building of the Community. 🙏

From the inception of the Community an afternoon Greek School and Sunday School Program was organized to help the new generation of Greek-Americans hold on to their language, customs, traditions and religion ☦️.

For nine years the parishioners worshipped in their small semi-basement Church. These were depression years and it wasn’t until 1936 before they could actually begin building again. It took six years, but in 1942, the St. Demetrios Church ⛪️ as we know it today opened its doors.

In the early 1940’s the founding fathers saw a need for expansion to serve the social needs of the growing community. After much struggle, two lots were purchased on 30th Street in the year 1952 and in 1957 the Center was completed and consecrated.

On September, 1957 St. Demetrios opened up its first Day School, with 267 children registered. On May 9, 1982, the ceremonial “cutting of the ribbon” took place marking the opening of the St. Demetrios High School which is the only GREEK HIGH SCHOOL 🏫 in the USA. Today, the school enrolls students from preschool to twelfth grade with over 400 Greek-American students.

Thousands of families all across the tri-state area, as well as many thousands more across the country can trace their family roots through the doors of Saint Demetrios in Astoria, NY. ❤️

⭐️ Please Join St. Demetrios for their Feast Day celebration, featuring Divine Liturgies and Special Services on Sunday, October 25th 7pm-9pm and Monday, October 26th 8am-11am.

Photo Credit: Yannis Malevitis & Joe Testagrose

⛪️ Saint Demetrios Cathedral of Astoria
📍 30-11 30th Dr, Astoria, NY

10/06/2026

Ancient Greek engineer Ctesibius built a powerful bronze pump that could force water upward under pressure. Greek engineers later adapted this principle for firefighting 👨‍🚒, producing a powerful, continuous stream of water.

10/06/2026

Happy Name Day, THOMAS! 🙏
Tuesday, October 6th! Χρόνια Πολλά!

Saint Thomas was one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ. According to Christian tradition, he was from Galilee and became one of Christ’s disciples early in His ministry. He was present during many important events recorded in the New Testament and is especially remembered for proclaiming his faith in the risen Christ. ☦️

St. Thomas is also celebrated on Thomas Sunday — Κυριακή του Θωμά, the first Sunday after Pascha (Easter).

10/02/2026

MIXED DESSERT SAMPLER - a tray filled with delicious Baklava, Afalo Baklava (topped with pistachio), Chocolate drizzled Baklava, Saragli, Coconut Delights & Kataifi!

Available at Victory and We Ship All Over USA
For SHIPPING, CLICK on SHIPPING LINK: https://victorysweetshop.com/mail-order-shipping/

⭐️ Adding up to 3 items per order will be the same shipping price, EXCEPT FOR BASKETS.

🇬🇷 Real Greek Desserts Made by Real Greeks!
👨🏻‍🍳 Victory Sweet Shop established 1968
☎️ Call 718-274-2087
📍 21-69 Steinway st, Astoria, NY