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Opa! 15 years of Passover Seder at Greek-owned eatery

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After 15 years of preparing Passover Seder at The Continental Restaurant in Buffalo Grove, chef George Kokkines is an old pro at mixing up this batch of matzo balls.

Bill Zars | Staff Photographer

Beginning their bath in boiling water, these matzo balls will be among the nearly 3,000 prepared for the Passover Seder at The Continental Restaurant in Buffalo Grove.

Bill Zars | Staff Photographer

Pete Panayiotou, left, and his chef George Kokkines take fluffy matzo balls from their boiling water bath at The Continental Restaurant in Buffalo Grove. Started 15 years ago as a favor to a loyal customer, Panayiotou, a Greek Orthodox Christian, and his restaurant annually serve traditional Jewish Passover meals to sold-out crowds.

Bill Zars | Staff Photographer

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What started 15 years ago as favor to a loyal Jewish customer at a neighborhood restaurant has blossomed into a packed and joyful Passover Seder celebration that reminds the Greek Orthodox owner of his family Easter dinners back in Cyprus.

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