Papa Cristo's Metal Sign
7" x 5" (Horizontal) / 0.12''
$69.99
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$69.99
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Honor 77 years of Greek food and family history in Los Angeles with this Papa Cristo's Metal Sign. The business started in 1948 as C & K Importing, bringing produce from Greece, and grew under three generations into a market, restaurant, taverna, and catering service. Across from Saint Sophia's Greek Orthodox Church in the Byzantine-Latino Quarter, Papa Cristo's became a treasured part of its neighborhood. This sign celebrates a singular local dining legacy and suits collectors who remember its place in the city.
Papa Cristo's began in October 1948 in Los Angeles, California, as C & K Importing, an import and export business founded by Greek immigrant Sam Chrys to bring produce from Greece. In 1968, his son Chrys continued the business and opened a Greek restaurant alongside the importing operation. He traveled through many parts of Greece to learn more about Greek food and its regional specialties. The restaurant later became a taverna, which opened in the 1990s, serving food made with ingredients and products brought from Greece through the family business. In 1990, the restaurant added catering for Greater Los Angeles and Orange County. In 2010, Chrys Chrys's youngest daughter, Annie, joined management, marking the third generation of the family to run the business. The restaurant and market operated in Los Angeles's Byzantine-Latino Quarter, across from Saint Sophia's Greek Orthodox Church. The business received local recognition, including a 2011 Zagat award for Best Greek Restaurant in Los Angeles. Papa Cristo's permanently closed on May 4, 2025, after 77 years in business; the article attributes the closure to high rent.
Papa Cristo's Metal Sign
$69.99
Sale price
$69.99
Regular price
Honor 77 years of Greek food and family history in Los Angeles with this Papa Cristo's Metal Sign. The business started in 1948 as C & K Importing, bringing produce from Greece, and grew under three generations into a market, restaurant, taverna, and catering service. Across from Saint Sophia's Greek Orthodox Church in the Byzantine-Latino Quarter, Papa Cristo's became a treasured part of its neighborhood. This sign celebrates a singular local dining legacy and suits collectors who remember its place in the city.
Papa Cristo's began in October 1948 in Los Angeles, California, as C & K Importing, an import and export business founded by Greek immigrant Sam Chrys to bring produce from Greece. In 1968, his son Chrys continued the business and opened a Greek restaurant alongside the importing operation. He traveled through many parts of Greece to learn more about Greek food and its regional specialties. The restaurant later became a taverna, which opened in the 1990s, serving food made with ingredients and products brought from Greece through the family business. In 1990, the restaurant added catering for Greater Los Angeles and Orange County. In 2010, Chrys Chrys's youngest daughter, Annie, joined management, marking the third generation of the family to run the business. The restaurant and market operated in Los Angeles's Byzantine-Latino Quarter, across from Saint Sophia's Greek Orthodox Church. The business received local recognition, including a 2011 Zagat award for Best Greek Restaurant in Los Angeles. Papa Cristo's permanently closed on May 4, 2025, after 77 years in business; the article attributes the closure to high rent.
| 7" x 5" (Horizontal) | |
| Width, in | 7.00 |
| Height, in | 5.00 |
| Depth, in | 0.12 |
Product features
- 100% white aluminum composite — strong, rigid, and lightweight
- Matte full-color print on one side for crisp, non-reflective finish
- Eleven sizes available; horizontal, vertical, and square orientations
- Includes one mounting block, metal plate, and double-sided tape; customer assembly required
- Indoor use only — durable for interior displays
Care instructions
- Use non-abrasive, non-ammonium based products for cleaning. Dish soap with warm water is only recommended for spot cleaning.