Alexis Restaurant facts for kids
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| Established | 1981 |
| Closed | November 7, 2016 |
| Previous owner(s) | Gerry Tsirimiagos, Alexis Bakouros |
| Food type | Greek |
| Street address | 215 West Burnside |
| City | Portland |
| County | Multnomah |
| State | Oregon |
| Postal/ZIP code | 97209 |
| Country | United States |
| Coordinates | 45°31′24″N 122°40′22″W / 45.52345°N 122.67290°W |
Alexis Restaurant was a popular Greek restaurant located in Portland, Oregon. It was found in the city's Old Town Chinatown area. The restaurant served delicious Greek food for 36 years. It first opened its doors in 1981. Alexis Restaurant closed on November 7, 2016. A new two-story nightclub called Nyx took its place.
History of Alexis Restaurant
Starting a Greek Eatery
Alexis Restaurant was opened in 1981. Its founder was Gary Tsirimiagos. He had moved to the United States from Greece a few years earlier. The restaurant was located in the Old Town Chinatown neighborhood of Portland, Oregon. It became famous for being the first restaurant in Portland to serve fried calamari.
Changes in Ownership and Closure
In 2015, Gary Tsirimiagos bought out his co-owner, Alexis Bakouros. Alexis Bakouros continued to own Alexis, Inc. This was a separate business that focused on groceries and catering. It had been connected to the restaurant before.
Alexis Restaurant closed its doors on November 7, 2016. It had been open for 36 years. The owner, Gary Tsirimiagos, said he wanted to spend more time with his family. He also wanted to travel. After the restaurant closed, a new nightclub called Nyx opened in its spot. Nyx planned to use ideas from Greek mythology in its design. This was a way to honor Alexis Restaurant.
Alexis, Inc., the grocery and catering business, is still open today. It is owned by Alexis Bakouros. This company continues to import and deliver food. It also provides catering services for events.
