Papa Cristo's Mouse Pad

Papa Cristo's Mouse Pad

9" × 8" / Rectangle
$14.99
Sale price  $14.99 Regular price 
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Papa Cristo's Mouse Pad

$14.99
Sale price  $14.99 Regular price 
Size9" × 8"
ShapeRectangle
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Bring a little Los Angeles restaurant history to your desk with this Papa Cristo's Mouse Pad. The family story began in 1948, when Sam Chrys founded C & K Importing to bring produce from Greece to Los Angeles. His family later added a Greek restaurant, market, taverna, and catering service, building a three-generation legacy in the Byzantine-Latino Quarter. Remembered for its Greek food and neighborhood presence, Papa Cristo's closed after 77 years. This desk keepsake celebrates the people and traditions behind a beloved local business.

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.

9" × 8"
Width, in 9.00
Height, in 8.00
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Product features

- Smooth, low-friction surface for effortless mouse movement

- Full-front color print with bright, accurate reproduction

- Ultra-thin 1/16" (1.58 mm) high-density foam core

- Non-slip rubber base that grips the desk

- Rectangular shape with one-sided print

Care instructions

- Use warm water and dish soap to clean spots off your pad. It's not necessary to soak the whole pad. For hard-to-clean spots use a soft-bristled brush.

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