Article by Becky Fillinger, photos provided
Carol and Gus Parpas
Christos Greek Restaurant seems like a permanent fixture on Eat Street, but it was a new venture in 1988. We spoke to co-owner Gus Parpas about opening a new ethnic restaurant in 1988, his favorite menu items, and what it meant as a business owner to resist the ICE invasion of 2026 at the epicenter of the violence. The bright restaurant interior is a feature only topped by the delicious food choices. Check out the We Can Change the World mural mounted on the back wall – made from boards mounted on the outside of the restaurant during the George Floyd murder unrest. Make plans to visit and support this community treasure at 2632 Nicollet Avenue…