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      <image:title>Welcome - A room with opa!</image:title>
      <image:caption>We believe that dining should be an experience unto itself. Our establishment is the embodiment of friendly, local service, showcasing the best in Banff hospitality greet all of our guests.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Welcome - Tuesdays &amp; Fridays are Greek Night!</image:title>
      <image:caption>A dinner extravaganza featuring bellydancing, plate smashing and Greek dancing. Every Tuesday &amp; Friday night.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Welcome - Dining shouldn’t be a stodgy affair</image:title>
      <image:caption>We believe that dining should be an experience unto itself. Our establishment is the embodiment of the Greek philosophy of philoxenia (Greek friendship). Friendly, local service, showcasing the best in Greek and Banff hospitality greet all of our guests.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Welcome - Tuesdays are Greek Night!</image:title>
      <image:caption>A dinner extravaganza featuring bellydancing, plate smashing and Greek dancing. Every Tuesday night.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.banffbalkan.ca/history</loc>
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      <image:title>History - — 1958 —</image:title>
      <image:caption>John and Antonia Koukouras emigrate from Greece to Banff  </image:caption>
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      <image:title>History - — 1958 —</image:title>
      <image:caption>John and Antonia Koukouras emigrate from Greece to Banff  </image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Jason and Joanna Karlos join Joanna’s Uncle and Aunt, John and Antonia, in Canada</image:caption>
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      <image:title>History - — 1984 —</image:title>
      <image:caption>Inspired by the wholesome meals they grew up with  </image:caption>
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      <image:title>History - — 1984 —</image:title>
      <image:caption>And the fresh ingredients from rural Greece</image:caption>
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      <image:title>History - — 1984 —</image:title>
      <image:caption>Balkan The Greek Restaurant opens on Banff Avenue</image:caption>
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      <image:title>History - — 1960 —</image:title>
      <image:caption>Introduces the energy &amp; atmosphere of the resturant</image:caption>
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      <image:title>History - — 1986 —</image:title>
      <image:caption>Balkan became known for its lively atmosphere and "Greek Nights"  </image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Jason and Joanna’s family grew  </image:caption>
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      <image:title>History - — 2006 —</image:title>
      <image:caption>The second generation, Stavros and Yannis, take over the business</image:caption>
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      <image:title>History - — 2008 —</image:title>
      <image:caption>A full renovation is completed keeping this Banff tradition alive for the family moving forward</image:caption>
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      <image:title>History - — 2016 —</image:title>
      <image:caption>Now in the fourth generation family is still first at the Balkan  </image:caption>
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      <image:title>History - — 2016 —</image:title>
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    <lastmod>2022-08-23</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>Grown wildly in the mountains of Greece, oregano is used widely on Horiatiki Salads and on meats</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Reservations - Greek night! Opa!</image:title>
      <image:caption>Banff’s favorite FREE live dinner show! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Greek Night is a 5-star dinner extravaganza featuring belly dancing, plate smashing &amp; Greek Zorba dancing. Enjoy the Balkan's full a la carte food &amp; drinks menu. All ages are welcome. Every Thursday, Friday &amp; Sunday!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Our parties are what myths are made of. The Balkan is a great location to host an event and we promise a fun &amp; lively atmosphere for your guests. Start the night off right with a hand-made craft cocktail in the lounge while you watch the downtown crowds, then move into the main restaurant for a mouthwatering dinner. Our menu has something delicious for everyone; Chef-driven dishes made with fresh &amp; healthy Mediterranean ingredients.</image:caption>
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