The purple octopus that hung outside the Greek Cusina restaurant in downtown Portland became a city landmark. Fredrick D. Joe/The Oregonian (Fredrick D. Joe/The Oregonian) This story has been updated ...

Q. Our favorite Greek restaurant is Greek Islands Taverna. Everything on their menu is great, but the grilled octopus is the best we have ever had. We have tried to make it at home, but it never comes ...

1 cup white wine vinegar 1 lemon 8 black peppercorns plus 4 bay leaves 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons coarse salt, such as kosher or sea salt 1 whole (1 1/2-pounds) octopus, cleaned, see cook’s notes ...

The purple octopus that hung outside the Greek Cusina restaurant in downtown Portland became a city landmark. Fredrick D. Joe/The Oregonian (Fredrick D. Joe/The Oregonian) Good morning Southeast and ...

Place octopus, 2 cups of water, vinegar, bay leaves, Greek spice mix, salt and pepper in a large pot. Stir to combine. Cook over medium to medium-low heat at a slow simmer for 45 to 50 minutes. Check ...

A classic Greek dish, the marinated octopus is perfect for a light lunch. Bring water, vinegar, wine, bay leaves and peppercorns to the boil. Add octopus, cover with a lid and bring back to the boil.

They were holding out for a gyro! Thousands of Brooklynites visited Downtown’s Saint Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Cathedral’s annual Greek Festival last week, where attendees got a taste of ...