NEW ARRIVALS
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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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7 September 2022 at 09 : 00 AM
NEW ARRIVALS
Charleston, NC PHILOSOPHIA philosophiamtpleasant.com Hospitality executive Dimitri Hatgidimitriou and former French Laundry chef Justin Hunt—long-time pals—opened this upscale spot in a strip mall anchored by a Whole Foods. Hunt would join Hatgidimitriou’s family on annual trips to Karpathos: “This restaurant is built on a friendship ...
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8 August 2022 at 14 : 59 PM
New Arrivals – August 2022
A coast-to coast glance at some of the industry’s newest additions New York City | AVRA | theavragroup.com The Avra Group’s investment in its third Manhattan location—inside Midtown’s former Time + Life building—was north of $10 million, partner Nick Tsoulos told the New York Post. The restaurant’s three floors cover more than ...
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9 July 2022 at 10 : 49 AM
New Arrivals – July 2022
A coast-to coast glance at some of the industry’s newest additions Florham Park, NJ | THE GREAT GREEK MEDITERRANEAN GRILL | thegreatgreekgrill.com This fast-casual chain opened its first New Jersey location in June. The menu repeats the company’s successful formula of “homegrown recipes and big bold flavors,” including gyros, souvlaki ...
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11 June 2022 at 10 : 36 AM
New Arrivals – June 2022
A coast-to coast glance at some of the industry’s newest additions Bethesda, Maryland | ELA MESA TASTE OF GREECE | elamesatasteofgreece.com Another opening that bucks the quick-service trend, Ela Mesa Taste of Greece opened in May as a full-service restaurant with an upscale, old-school menu—think pastitsio, moussaka, thalassina, and gyro ...
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10 May 2022 at 05 : 23 AM
New Arrivals – May 2022
A coast-to coast glance at some of the industry’s newest additions Vacaville, CA | NICK THE GREEK | nickthegreek.com Founded by three Greek cousins named Nick Tsigaris, this fast-casual franchise opened this Northern California store in April. The franchisee, Victor Zeidan, told a local newspaper that he’s “Greek at heart” and pursued ...
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11 April 2022 at 09 : 22 AM
New Arrivals – April 2022
A coast-to coast glance at some of the industry’s newest additions Charleston, SC ● THE GREAT GREEK ● thegreatgreekgrill.com The newest location of this quick-service Greek Mediterranean franchise hosted its “Opa-Looza” grand opening celebration in February. Traditional favorites are on the menu here, including gyros, souvlaki ...
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10 March 2022 at 16 : 32 PM
New Arrivals – March 2022
A coast-to coast glance at some of the industry’s newest additions Chicago, IL | LYRA | lyrarestaurant.com A pair of Mykonos food stars moved to Chicago to open this upscale Greek spot in Chicago’s Fulton Market, Eater reports. Athinagoras Kostakos and Alexis Zopas ran Scorpios, a popular beachside restaurant; Kostakos also won the Greek ...
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