NEW YORK – It’s a drive that’s way out on Long Island in New York but worth it to get to the annual Taste of Greece festival that’s held at the Transfiguration of Christ Church in Mattituck, this year held June 30-July 1.

“These festivals are crucial in bringing families together, celebrating our Greek culture and raising funds for our small, but mighty church,” festival spokesperson Emily Kavourias told Dan’s Paper.

“We’ve come a long way from being a little church in the middle of a potato field, but we have a long way to go to ensure our legacy and tradition continues in this town that means so much to so many of us,” she said.

The usual Greek favorites were there, like gyros, souvlaki and moussaka and you can hear Greek music and bring out your inner Zorba.

Said Kavourias: “The festival raises awareness to not only the Greek community, but the community at large, which is very important to us as we see ourselves as part of the North Fork family and see value in supporting other organizations in the area that share similar principles.”