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12-05-2025
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Popular Greek restaurant preparing to celebrate 25th anniversary in Carlisle
A popular Greek restaurant in Carlisle is preparing to celebrate its 25th anniversary. Alexandros, which is located on Warwick Road and specialises in 'authentic Greek cuisine', will celebrate its 25th anniversary in Carlisle in September. The popular restaurant was opened by owners Aris and Sarah Pathanoglou on September 7, 2000, who also opened the popular Alexandros Greek Deli in 2009. Ahead of this the quarter of a century milestone, the pair sat down with the News & Star to reflect on 25 years in business and preview their upcoming anniversary celebrations. "We planned to come to Carlisle for five years to see how it goes and then maybe go back to Greece," Aris said. "After five years, the customers kept coming back, and the business kept on getting better. "We have a very good relationship with our customers, and their support is amazing. "They have been coming for almost 25 years now, and everyone loves the food." "I think this restaurant has become special because we have shown our customers something different," Sarah added. "Everything we make is from scratch because we couldn't find it in Carlisle 25 years ago. There was no Greek yogurt, no Greek feta, no olive oil, so we had to get it, find it, or make it, and we made it from scratch. "Whatever you get here is authentic and homemade." To celebrate their 25th anniversary, Aris and Sarah are planning to hold a special event in September, which will be similar to events that they have hosted for Alexandros' previous milestone anniversaries. In addition, this event will follow an established tradition at Alexandros of raising money for a local charity, with Aris and Sarah previously donating thousands of pounds to charities such as Cash for Kids. However, this year the pair are discussing whether to raise funds for the Carlisle-based Eden Valley Hospice. "We have always done Cash for Kids, however, I have been thinking about the hospice. "I think the hospice would be a really nice idea because it is very local, and the money we raise wouldn't go out of Carlisle. "However, people from all over have to use and it is so important, and we know so many people who have been supported by them as well."
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09-05-2025
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Alexandros Greek Deli nominated for 'Best Deli Shop 2025' award
We're highlighting the shortlisted butchers, delis and farm shops in our competition in the News & Star. Each of the establishments will be featured over ten issues. Alexandros Deli has been nominated by News & Star readers as one of ten finalists in its 'Best Butchers, Delis or Farm Shops 2025' award. Aris and Sarah Pathanoglou own the Greek deli shop, which has been located next to their popular city centre restaurant for 17 years. Sarah said: 'We're very happy and it's amazing to be nominated. Usually it's the restaurant which is getting awards or recognised, so it's great that the deli is getting an accolade.' READ MORE: Cranstons Brampton nominated for 'Best Butchers 2025' award The deli counter. (Image: Alexandros Restaurant & Deli) Alexandros Greek Restaurant, located on Warwick Road in Carlisle, are celebrating 25 years in business this year. However, Sarah told the News & Star that the restaurant is supported by the deli. 'The deli supports the restaurant really, and everything you can get in the restaurant, you can buy in the deli!' Although the shop is 'always very busy', Sarah said the family have noticed a change because of the city centre redevelopment. However, the team have a group of regular customers who keep them afloat. She said: 'Not as many people come into town now because of the works. Because there are no visitors in town, there's no visitors to local restaurants and shops. 'We are lucky to have regular customers. We're good for a chat, and when they come in, we know them all, and even what they're having. 'All walks of life come through the door. We have a good relationship with them, and obviously good food too!' READ MORE: Steven Wilson Butchers nominated for News & Star award The popular Greek gyros. (Image: Alexandros Restaurant & Deli) The deli shop sells Greek produce available to take away, with homemade bread baked every day, but their authentic gyros are their most popular dish. They also cater for parties and outdoor events. Sarah ended: 'We're here from first thing in the morning until the last thing at night! We're a family-run business, and some of our staff have been here forever, we all work between the restaurant and the deli. 'I hope our customers will keep coming back!' Alexandros Deli is open Tuesday to Saturday, 9:30am until 3pm. News & Star readers will now be able to vote for their favourite finalist by picking up a copy of the daily newspaper between Monday, May 5, and Saturday, May 17.
