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The Greek Migrant Who Brought Milkshake to Australia

According to researchers Leonard Janiszewski and Effy Alexakis of Macquarie University who decided to track down the origins of the milk bar, more than 80 years ago, a Greek migrant, Joachim Tavlaridis, is responsible for the creation of the...

How Greeks Made Milkshakes a National Drink in Australia

According to Macquarie University researchers, documentary photographer Effy Alexakis and historian Leonard Janiszewski, Australia’s Greek milk bars transformed the humble milkshake into a national drink.

A Unique Touring Photographic Exhibition On Greek-Australians

Documentary photographer Effy Alexakis and historian Leonard Janiszewski decided to explore Australia’s Greek cafés and organized a unique touring photographic exhibition. “Selling an American dream - Australia’s Greek café” explores an important chapter in the development of Australian culture and...

Greek-Australians Invent ‘Sweet’ Patent

Donuts, milkshakes and Nutella are the perfect snack for those wishing to indulge themselves once in a while. But how amazing would it be if someone decided to combine those three elements in order to make the ultimate milkshake? A...

Greek-Australian George Poulos Passes Away at 92

Greek-Australian George Poulos passed away last Tuesday. He was found the next day by his son, Nik Poulos, in his milk bar "The Rio." Poulos started his own business after he arrived in Sydney. His milk bar on Smith Street...

Greeks Built an Empire of Cafes in Australia

SYDNEY, Australia - Many Greeks have migrated to Australia over the course of time, worked hard to raise their children, doing several jobs and running their own businesses and have especially succeeded in cafes. Two professors at Macquarie University, Effy...

The Black and White Beginning of Moo Gourmet Burgers

Adam Gerondis of Moo Gourmet Burgers will become part of Australia’s culinary history. His grandfather Mick Adams opened Australia’s first Milk Bar in the early 30′s called “The Black and White.” His family lineage has been serving the Greek...

Public Lecture on the History of Greek Cafés to be Held in Australia

Researchers at Macquarie University Effy Alexakis and Leonard Janiszewski have organized a public lecture about the history of Greek cafés in Australia at Hornsby Central Library on May 15. Greek-Australian Milk Bar is closely related to the subject. According to...

Supermarkets Take Over Milk Bars in Australia

Sydney Morning Herald daily made an extensive report on the important role the Greek migrants have played in changing the Australians’ habits and life in various aspects. The feature pays extra attention to the Greek milk bars spread around the...