Evanston may be losing a beloved restaurant that has operated for more than 60 years. The property at 2628–2632 Gross Point Road, which includes Sarkis Cafe, was listed for sale Wednesday on Zillow for $2.95 million.
Sarkis, long a North Shore institution, was founded in 1965 by Sarkis Tashjian. Marla Cramin, who manages the restaurant, did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Cramin has been involved with the restaurant since 2000 and took full ownership in 2012.
It was not immediately clear whether the listing meant that restaurant would move or cease operations entirely, though the Zillow posting noted that “the restaurant operation and [furniture, fixtures and equipment] are not included in the sale.”
The listing describes the .29 acre property as an “absolute once in two lifetimes opportunity.” Michael Levin of @Properties for Christie’s International Real Estate is listed as the broker. Levin did not immediately respond to a call from the RoundTable…