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New Pizzeria Opens in North AdamsBy Justin Saldo - August 11, 2008
iBerkshires Intern
NORTH ADAMS — A couple is hoping to duplicate their South County success with the opening of Christo's Famous Pizza today at 20 Holden St.
The proprietors of the eatery, Christo, 64, and Athina, 65, Grigoropoulos of Lenox, have more than 40 years experience in the pizza business, with several restaurants in South Berkshire, including Athena's Pizza in Lenox.
Pizza is a competitive industry in this area, with four other pizzerias and another soon to be opened within walking distance of the newest establishment, but the Grigoropouloses are not worried.
"We have been doing this successfully in the Berkshires for a long time," said Christo Grigoropoulos. "What people in the area want is good food at a good price and that's what we have always offered."
"We are a more traditional establishment that offers more than just pizza," he continued.
Christo's is also Greek restaurant that serves everything from calzones and grinders to more traditional fare like pasta and salad. It also offers gourmet pizza with toppings such as kalamata olives, pesto, artichokes, sun-dried tomatoes and feta and ricotta cheese. In addition to the usual assortment of salads, sandwiches and wraps, the eatery offers dinners including New York sirloin strip, prime rib and house specialities.
 Christo and Athina Grigoropoulos have opened a pizza and Greek restaurant on Holden Street.
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Formerly the North Adams Pizza Co., the Grigoropouloses purchased the business three months ago from owner Christopher Tremblay and have been doing renovations and redecorating. The site had also been the home of Hickory Bill's Barbecue.
"You got to go by the books and take no shortcuts to succeed," said Grigoropoulos.
The restaurant is fully staffed; the Grigoropouloses searched through more than 200 resumes for suitable employees. It offers eat-in and takeout service.
"I like when kids are looking for work," Grigoropoulos. "It says good things about an area when young people are motivated."
He said the staff has trained for the last three weeks to ensure they will be ready for the workload and are now ready to serve the public.
The restaurant is open Monday through Thursday from 10:30 to 10, Friday and Saturday from 10:30 to midnight and Sunday from 10:30 to 10. For more information or to place an order, call 413-662-3500. |
| I heard very good things about this place, but I wanted to see for myself. I loved the pizza that i had and the price was great. After talking to the lady who made my pizza, I had found out that she is now running the place and has changed a lot from, what was there originally. I'd say to everyone give this place a go, you'll enjoy it. | | from: Happy customer | on: 06-13-2009 |
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the meatballs taste like s---, what the hell is in them? i threw them away, the spaghetti sux but the meat balls make me gag
gross, | | from: very unhappy | on: 12-17-2008 |
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-Not just another Pizza place. A real find! Should we keep this a secret all unto ourselves? Let us tell others.
-Good food. Reasonably priced.
-Made to feel as though I were being invited into one's own home for lunch.
-Roomy and comfortable surroundings. Makes a person feel at ease while eating.
You can't do that at Subway!
-Charming people who work at the restaraunt.
-I WILL be going back soon!!! | | from: Jon | on: 12-03-2008 |
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| The pizza gave me the s----. And the owner smells like month old cheese. | | from: PooPoo | on: 11-16-2008 |
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| I'm willing to give it a try. It can't be worse than Dominos was and I'm getting tired of Village. I'd like to see their menu on-line to compare prices and entrees though. This city needs more affordable, family-friendly restaurants! | | from: me | on: 08-12-2008 |
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"you hate to bash" but you did. I love Village too, I'm not sure why sometimes because I have been disappointed many many times but I keep coming back for more. I am so interested in trying this new place! YUMMY REAL GREEK...I hope that you voiced your opinion there instead of hiding behind a comment here on the site.
Good luck to you all at Cristo's, there is a bit of a different taste on this side of the Berkshires!
VERY INTERESTED! | | from: interested! | on: 08-12-2008 |
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| I hate to bash on a new restaraunt in town, but the food was terrible, my sausage was raw, and was fortunate they only put two little pieces on my calzone, they didn't give me my sauce for the calzone. I can see giving a break being new an all, but they've been in business 40 years. As for "good food at a good price" it was way over priced. I'm sorry but why bother people you just can't even come close to competing with Village Pizza | | from: UNHAPPY | on: 08-12-2008 |
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