TORONTO — Jimmy the Greek, a third-generation family business, has announced the opening of its newest location and first-ever dine-in experience. After offering meals in the food courts of major shopping centres and office towers across the country for more than 35 years, Jimmy the Greek will now offer indoor seating, alongside its traditional take-out option, at a new location in Toronto’s Premium Outlets in Halton Hills, Ont.
The new location has been designed to offer a relaxed and elegant Mediterranean-inspired space. It nods to the original Jimmy’s heritage and fine-dining restaurants, including Epikourion and Penelopes, which first opened in Canada in the 1970s by Dimitrios “Jimmy” and Helen Antonopoulos following their arrival from Greece. Notable design elements include cobblestoned tiling, a longer main table to promote group “family-style” dining, and an archway reminiscent of traditional Greek homes and monuments.
“We’ve built a restaurant with a one-of-a-kind design that pays tribute to my grandparents’ hometown and restaurant roots,” says Nicole Mitrothanasis, director of Operations at Jimmy the Greek and granddaughter of original founder, Jimmy. “While we’ll still be providing the same fast, fresh, and delicious meals, we’re thrilled to have created such a special place where we can welcome customers in through our very own doors, and continue to serve them our family’s favourite recipes.”
Jimmy the Greek has more than 55 quick-service restaurants across Canada and a network of more than 70 franchisees and owners. Inspired by its core family ethos, the new location’s store owners are from Jimmy the Greek’s existing store network.
