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Ted Maurakis was laid off from his job at Columbia Flooring five months ago. He applied for numerous jobs at several new companies opening in Danville, but received no takers.
So, Maurakis decided to become his own entrepreneur. He reopened the Royal Palms Restaurant last week and named it Theo’s – his name in Greek – and hired five people.
“We specialize in Greek-American food,” Maurakis said. “The Greek-styled chicken is popular — especially due to spanakopita made by Lillian Pappas. I’m selling it every day. That way, our customers can get primed for the Greek Food Fest next year.”
Customers say they like what they see.
Ben Kammerman said he is fond of Theo’s fried chicken and chicken tenders because of his diet.
“Very good. Very good,” Kammerman said.
His son, Matt, has 13 years of experience as a chef. He said the food Maurakis is serving is first-rate.
“I think it’s very superior,” Matt Kammerman said. “I like the cheeseburgers and reubens. They’re great.”
Delivery will be offered to downtown locations, Danville Regional Medical Center, CIT and the Ballou Park area.
Maurakis said orders can be called or faxed in. 621 Main St., phone: 791-3880, fax: 791-4544
Theo’s is open from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. It is a smoke-free establishment. Maurakis said customers will be able to enjoy their food better if there’s no smoking.
He said city officials have been helping with the opening of Theo’s, by telling downtown stores and businesses that the restaurant is open and promoting the new restaurant on the city cable access channel.
Contact Bernard Baker at or (434) 791-7986.
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Location,Location,Location!!!I hear that a lot on TV.I think the Choice of Location in this case was a Bad Idea.A cheap lease wont overcome not having customers.
Wake up godfather2. You read the article three days after it was published. The address and telephone numbers were added to the article after I brought in to the authors attention that it was not included in the original article!! By the way, I read and comprehend very well!!
To The person or people who have said said bad things about Theo’s need to learn how to read .He didn’t re-open the Royal Palms, If he did do that it would be called the return of the Royal Palms not Theo’s
As for the person who said that the Register&bee;should have said the address an the Phone number was , well people if you can read it was in the artical.
Now , i have talked to Theo’s an its to my understanding lots of other greek foods and products will be on hand
I would be much more likely to try it if it WAS not downtown—I dont like every time I turn around having some poor soul begging me for money—happens every time I dare venture “down there.“
How about opening up in that “brand new” million dollar shopping center we are all now paying for with higher utility bills and taxes—last time I rode by was maybe one or two cars in the home depot parking lot—plenty of parking at least!
Yum. I have loved Greek food ever since I visited Greece while in the Navy. I didn’t see any mention of Gyros or Souvlaki in the article. I hope they are on the menu. Gyro or Souvlaki with some Tzatziki. MMM ok I know where I’m going for lunch today!!
Great!! However, The Register and Bee should have provided an address of the restaurant and a telephone number!! And since he takes fax orders, the fax number!!
This is Great,wonderful!! Its going to put Danville on the Map.The Sidewalks can stay out past 5.00PM.Downtown is Alive again,YIPPPPEEE!!Five People got hired,HoorahHHHHHH!! Now,did I cover everything?,if not,Jump on in.
“He reopened the Royal Palms Restaurant “
Not all of us know where the Royal Palms used to be, turn down where the old barn used to be…..
What a shock that the city is actually promoting & supporting a new restaurant downtown!
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