Name: Offsite: Gus Constantellis: My Greek Mom's Recipes w/ Edy Massih
Start: 2026-04-09T19:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-04-09T20:00:00-04:00
Location: First Unitarian Church

$Offsite: Gus Constantellis: My Greek Mom's Recipes w\/ Edy Massih$

In My Greek Mom’s Recipes, stand-up comedian Gus Constantellis shares family recipes alongside heartwarming stories about his mother, Julia.
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Make classic Greek recipes with a side of humor and heart.

Stand-up comedian Gus Constantellis draws inspiration for his material and online content from his family, especially his mother, Julia, who became a social media star and “Greek mother” for an entire online community. And when she died suddenly in August 2023, that community mourned with him.

My Greek Mom’s Recipes is Gus’s deeply personal tribute, a cookbook in which every dish comes with a story about his mother, an immigrant who never learned English yet managed to achieve the American dream. Equal parts hilarious and heartfelt, it offers a comedian’s candid look at grief and family. It will resonate with anyone who’s ever had an overbearing but fiercely loving mother, the kind who expresses affection through food, tough love, and a whole lot of opinions.

These village-style recipes are tried-and-true Greek classics stripped down to their delicious essentials, making them perfect for cooks of all skills. Whether you’re a fan of Greek food or seeking some lighthearted anecdotes, My Greek Mom’s Recipes is a celebration of classic Greek food and culture, and a love letter to mothers everywhere.

Gus Constantellis (@constantlygus) is an internationally touring Greek American comedian who has gone viral on social media many times for his funny observations about immigrant culture. He grew up in Brooklyn, New York, and decided to pursue stand-up after trying it for the first time at a talent show at NYU. Gus’s career took off during the pandemic after impersonating his Greek mother in a wig, subsequently leading him to a national headlining tour in 2022. He was recently featured on Comedy Central and performs in clubs all around New York City. And while he’s amassed almost half-a-million followers across all social media platforms, Gus began his career writing for several children’s television shows, such as The Lion Guard, Rugrats, Princess Power, and Gabby’s Dollhouse.

Edy Massih is a chef, a caterer, and the owner of Edy’s Grocer in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. Born in Anfeh, Lebanon, Edy moved to the US at the age of ten. In 2016, he graduated from the Culinary Institute of America and started a successful catering business, which soon became well known for its signature Brown Paper Boards. In August 2020, Edy opened his first storefront, Edy’s Grocer, quickly becoming a neighborhood staple and gathering place serving great food and hosting various pop-ups, cookbook clubs, and dinner parties. His first cookbook, Keep It Zesty: A Celebration of Lebanese Flavors & Culture from Edy's Grocer came out in May 2024. Edy hopes to inspire others with his modern twist on the Lebanese flavors that captivated him as a child.