NEW ARRIVALS
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12 July 2023 at 11 : 39 AM
New Arrivals – July 2023
A coast-to coast glance at some of the industry’s newest additions Laurel, Maryland ⏺ THE BIG GREEK CAFÉ ⏺ biggreekcafe.com This Maryland chain has opened its seventh location in Laurel, about 22 miles southwest of Baltimore. Twins Simos and Nikos Marmaras are behind the brand, which launched in 2009. The menu leans traditional, with ...
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13 June 2023 at 14 : 35 PM
New Arrivals – June 2023
A coast-to coast glance at some of the industry’s newest additions New York City | SELENE | seleneny.com Chef Yiannis Chatiris, who opened New York’s Skorpios in 2021, is behind this new fine-dining spot in the city’s Financial District. Inspired by the Greek goddess of the moon, “Selene New York brings the festive spirit ...
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11 May 2023 at 13 : 08 PM
New Arrivals – May 2023
A coast-to coast glance at some of the industry’s newest additions Williamston, MI ‣ NIKO’S TAVERNA ‣ nikoswilliamston.com When one of his three restaurants closed during the pandemic, owner Nick Gavrilides decided to reboot it as a Greek eatery serving food close to his heart. “We’re a Greek family. I grew up on Greek food; I cook a ...
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13 April 2023 at 16 : 34 PM
New Arrivals – April 2023
A coast-to coast glance at some of the industry’s newest additions Houston | KRITI KITCHEN | kritikitchen.com At this new fast-casual spot, chef-owner Mary Cuclis blends her Greek background with her experience working in Hong Kong and at a celebrated Indian restaurant in Houston. The menu is built around shareable mezze boards as well as ...
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11 March 2023 at 09 : 47 AM
New Arrivals – March 2023
A coast-to coast glance at some of the industry’s newest additions Charlotte, NC | HELLENIC GREEK KITCHEN | instagram.com/hellenicgreekkitchen Opened last month in Charlotte’s South End neighborhood, this 2,000-square-foot hot spot is run by Amelia and Peyton Limberakis, whose father, Chris, owns local institution The ...
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11 February 2023 at 06 : 09 AM
New Arrivals – February 2023
A coast-to coast glance at some of the industry’s newest additions New York, NY | TINOS | tinosnyc.com This recently opened spot on Manhattan’s Upper East Side is a “very intimate Greek restaurant,” a publicist told a local news site. The 30-seat space was previously home to an Italian joint. Owner Evangelos Vamvakoulas has ...
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15 January 2023 at 12 : 38 PM
New Arrivals – January 2023
A coast-to coast glance at some of the industry’s newest additions Chicago | VIOLÍ | tavernavioli.com The second spot from Chicago group DineAmic Hospitality, Violí bills itself as “a Mykonian escape in the Chicago suburbs.” A taverna-style restaurant inspired by sister restaurant Lyra (see Estiator “New Arrivals,” March 2022), ...
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13 December 2022 at 09 : 17 AM
New Arrivals – December 2022
A coast-to coast glance at some of the industry’s newest additions Tampa, FL | LILAC | editionhotels.com/tampa/lilac/ Michelin-starred Chef John Fraser celebrates his Greek heritage at this glitzy restaurant inside Mar- riott’s new Tampa Edition hotel. The cuisine at Lilac “highlights locally sourced and seasonal ingredients showcasing ...
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9 November 2022 at 11 : 37 AM
New Arrivals – November 2022
A coast-to coast glance at some of the industry’s newest additions Secaucus, NJ | CARNEGIE DINER & CAFÉ | carnegiediner.com No relation to the legendary Manhattan deli of memory, this 199-seat, 6,600-square-foot megadiner opened in August. It’s the second Carnegie Diner location for owner Stathis Antonakopoulos, who began his ...
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11 October 2022 at 14 : 10 PM
New Arrivals – October 2022
A coast-to coast glance at some of the industry’s newest additions Walnut Creek, CA ELIA [eliapleasanton.com] Known for brandy-flamed saganaki and grilled octapodaki, northern California’s Elia has expanded to nearby Walnut Creek, a local news site reported. With a concept of “seasonal Greek,” the original Elia opened in 2021. Owners ...
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