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July 2025 | News, Blog

The Mediterranean Diet: How This Ancient Diet Pattern Promotes Modern Health

Finding a sustainable eating pattern that actually works can feel impossible in today’s world of conflicting nutrition advice. That is why we are partnering with our friends at Dietitian Live. Fortunately, the Mediterranean Diet stands apart, offering a time-tested approach..

June 2025 | News

Chef, Mom, Game-Changer: How Chef Michelle is Fueling Luna Grill’s Growth

For more than 20 years, Luna Grill has quietly built a loyal following across 51 locations – but thanks to vibrant Mediterranean flavors, real ingredients, and a kitchen that actually cooks – “quiet” isn’t the word anyone’s using now. With a recent successful Chef..

April 2025 | News

Chef Michelle Goncalves Interview

Spiceology.com sat down with Michelle for their Periodically Inspired Q&A series that takes a deep dive into a chef’s story and inspiration to talk about her “blue sky” brainstorm and creative process, chef advice, cardamom, and her love of Spiceology Greek Freak. There’s..

November 2019 | News

Where to Eat Middle Eastern Food in San Diego

Luna Grill This homegrown chain serves up authentic Greek kebabs and other Mediterranean eats in a relaxed, counter-service setting. For wraps there are gyros and falafel, while the flat cut chicken kabob (it comes with rice, pita, and salad) is one of the most popular signature plates...

May 2019 | News

Teacher Appreciation Week, May 6-11

Businesses want to show teachers a little love. For Teacher Appreciation Week, which kicks off Monday, some restaurants are offering free meals, buy-one-get-one free deals and discounts. The biggest freebie day for educators is Tuesday, Teacher Appreciation Day, also called National..

May 2019 | News

The Best Bites From Iron Fork 2019

Nearly 2,500 people converged on Centennial Hall at Fair Park last night for the ninth annual Dallas Observer Iron Fork, which showcased 40 of the city’s best restaurants — and a particularly delicious array of Texas-produced spirits. There was incredible food throughout..

April 2019 | News

NATIONAL BEER DAY

February 2019 | News

Cooking for Heart Health Month: Baba Ganoush

February 2019 February is Heart Health Month, which means it’s the perfect opportunity to take a step back and examine your diet. Among one of the healthiest diets for the heart is the Mediterranean diet, filled with healthy fats and oils in a variety of delicious dishes. Our..

January 2019 | News

Luna Grill Is Making Its Mark In The Busy Middle Eastern Restaurant Space

January 2019 The two owners of Luna Grill are motivated by their passion for Mediterranean food and family. And when they describe their restaurant chain as consisting of “family,” they’re not exaggerating. Sean and Maria Pourteymour, who launched Luna Grill in 2004, which is..

January 2019 | News

Chef’s Fresh Start With Luna Grill

January 2019 After 20 years as chef de cuisine at The Marine Room, Oliver recently became executive chef at Luna Grill, where he is in charge of menu development. If you’ve driven by a Luna Grill (there will be 50 by the end of March) and assumed they were just another fast-food..

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