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Is Taverna Cretekou Still Open? Food Paradise Update (Alexandria, VA)

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As of September 2026, Taverna Cretekou is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed September 2026.

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What happened after Food Paradise?

Food Paradise's “Buffet Paradise” (aired 2013) featured Taverna Cretekou, the Greek restaurant on King Street in Alexandria, Virginia's Old Town, serving lamb, chicken, seafood, and other regional specialties in a white-stucco dining room with patio seating in warmer months. The restaurant has operated at the same address since 1973 and has been recognized by Zagat as one of the top Greek restaurants in the Washington, D.C. area. Yelp's listing for Taverna Cretekou, updated in September 2026, and Google Places both show the restaurant currently operating, and a 2026 hours listing on Visit Alexandria shows it serving lunch and dinner Tuesday through Sunday with live Greek music and dancing on Thursdays. No dated report of a closure, relocation, or ownership change was found, indicating the restaurant continues to operate much as it did when the episode aired in 2013.

Featured on Food Paradise

Season / episode
Season 4, Episode 23
Original air date
Episode title
Buffet Paradise
What was featured
Taverna Cretekou's traditional Greek and Mediterranean specialties
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Taverna Cretekou

Frequently asked questions

Is Taverna Cretekou still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Taverna Cretekou is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed September 2026.

What happened to Taverna Cretekou after Food Paradise?

Food Paradise's “Buffet Paradise” (aired 2013) featured Taverna Cretekou, the Greek restaurant on King Street in Alexandria, Virginia's Old Town, serving lamb, chicken, seafood, and other regional specialties in a white-stucco dining room with patio seating in warmer months. As of September 2026, Taverna Cretekou is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed September 2026.

Where is Taverna Cretekou located?

818 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Food Paradise featured Taverna Cretekou?

Season 4, Episode 23 of Food Paradise, first aired 2013. The episode is titled “Buffet Paradise”.

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Visit info

Address
818 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314
Venue type
restaurant
Official website
tavernacretekou.com

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Sources

  • Yelp — https://www.yelp.com/biz/taverna-cretekou-alexandria
  • Tripadvisor — https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g30226-d450684-Reviews-Taverna_Cretekou-Alexandria_Virginia.html

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