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Restaurant celebrates 50 years of Greek, Italian and American favorites in Winston-Salem

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Restaurant celebrates 50 years of Greek, Italian and American favorites in Winston-Salem

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Angelo Ballas, owner of the Grecian Corner, stands for a portrait in front of his restaurant, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary in Winston-Salem.

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The Chicken Souvlaki platter at Grecian Corner, the restaurant's most popular dish.

The iconic Grecian Corner sign in front of the restaurant.

The booth where a scene from "Mr. Destiny" was filmed at the Grecian Corner. The booth features a collage of photographs from the filming of the movie.

Baklava at the Grecian Corner.

An undated Grecian Corner photo shows longtime owner George Ballas, left, and current owner Angelo Ballas. George was Angelo's uncle.

An undated Grecian Corner photo shows longtime owner George Ballas, right, and current owner Angelo Ballas. George Ballas, who died in 2008, was Angelo's uncle.

A t-shirt celebrating Grecian Corner's 50th anniversary hangs on a piece of statuary in the restaurant's dining room.

The Grecian Corner has been in business for fifty years on Tuesday, Dec. 15, in Winston-Salem.

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Angelo Ballas was planning a big party this year to thank customers for the Grecian Corner’s 50 years on the Winston-Salem restaurant scene.

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Photos: Grecian Corner Celebrates 50th Anniversary

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Angelo Ballas, owner of the Grecian Corner, stands for a portrait in front of his restaurant, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary in Winston-Salem.

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The iconic Grecian Corner sign in front of the restaurant.

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The Grecian Corner has been in business for fifty years on Tuesday, Dec. 15, in Winston-Salem.

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The booth where a scene from "Mr. Destiny" was filmed at the Grecian Corner. The booth features a collage of photographs from the filming of the movie.

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A t-shirt celebrating Grecian Corner's 50th anniversary hangs on a piece of statuary in the restaurant's dining room.

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The Chicken Souvlaki platter at Grecian Corner, the restaurant's most popular dish.

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Baklava at the Grecian Corner.

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An undated Grecian Corner photo shows longtime owner George Ballas, left, and current owner Angelo Ballas. George was Angelo's uncle.

Photo Courtesy Grecian Corner

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An undated Grecian Corner photo shows longtime owner George Ballas, right, and current owner Angelo Ballas. George Ballas, who died in 2008, was Angelo's uncle.

Photo Courtesy Grecian Corner

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Grecian Corner

Address: 101 Eden Terrace, Winston-Salem, N.C. 27103

Phone: 336-722-6937

Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday

Website: https://greciancorner.com

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Angelo Ballas, owner of the Grecian Corner, stands for a portrait in front of his restaurant, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary in Winston-Salem.

The Chicken Souvlaki platter at Grecian Corner, the restaurant's most popular dish.

The iconic Grecian Corner sign in front of the restaurant.

The booth where a scene from "Mr. Destiny" was filmed at the Grecian Corner. The booth features a collage of photographs from the filming of the movie.

Baklava at the Grecian Corner.

An undated Grecian Corner photo shows longtime owner George Ballas, left, and current owner Angelo Ballas. George was Angelo's uncle.

An undated Grecian Corner photo shows longtime owner George Ballas, right, and current owner Angelo Ballas. George Ballas, who died in 2008, was Angelo's uncle.

A t-shirt celebrating Grecian Corner's 50th anniversary hangs on a piece of statuary in the restaurant's dining room.

The Grecian Corner has been in business for fifty years on Tuesday, Dec. 15, in Winston-Salem.

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