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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
- Michael Hastings
- Dec 22, 2020
- Dec 22, 2020
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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.
- Andrew Dye Journal

The Chicken Souvlaki platter at Grecian Corner, the restaurant's most popular dish.
- Andrew Dye Journal
The iconic Grecian Corner sign in front of the restaurant.
- Andrew Dye Journal
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.
- Andrew Dye Journal
Baklava at the Grecian Corner.
- Andrew Dye Journal
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
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
A t-shirt celebrating Grecian Corner's 50th anniversary hangs on a piece of statuary in the restaurant's dining room.
- Andrew Dye Journal
The Grecian Corner has been in business for fifty years on Tuesday, Dec. 15, in Winston-Salem.
- Andrew Dye Journal
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Michael Hastings
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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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.
- Andrew Dye Journal
The Chicken Souvlaki platter at Grecian Corner, the restaurant's most popular dish.
- Andrew Dye Journal
The iconic Grecian Corner sign in front of the restaurant.
- Andrew Dye Journal
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.
- Andrew Dye Journal
Baklava at the Grecian Corner.
- Andrew Dye Journal
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
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
A t-shirt celebrating Grecian Corner's 50th anniversary hangs on a piece of statuary in the restaurant's dining room.
- Andrew Dye Journal
The Grecian Corner has been in business for fifty years on Tuesday, Dec. 15, in Winston-Salem.
- Andrew Dye Journal
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