RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Local chef Stella Dikos, owner of the Richmond restaurant Stella’s, and who’s legacy extends to the boutique Our Life by Stella’s and Stella’s Grocery, has died.
In an official post on the Stella’s restaurant’s Instagram on Saturday, June 29, the Dikos-Giavos family announced the death of beloved chef Stella Dikos, owner of Stella’s restaurant in Richmond.
Stella’s, located on 1012 Lafayette Street, is known for its gourmet Greek dishes.
According to the Dikos-Giavos family, Dikos’ journey began at the original Village Cafe, which opened in 1956 and is where she worked alongside her husband, Stavros, introducing many people to her cooking and recipes from her homeland, Greece.
Dikos opened the first Stella’s on Harrison Street in 1983 . Following the closing of the original restaurant, she opened the second iteration of Stella’s on Main Street before its current location on Lafayette Street.
“Her passion and dedication culminated in the Stella’s we know and love today on Lafayette Street, a true testament to her incredible influence,” the Dikos-Giavos family said in their statement.