Papa Cristo's Square Porcelain Fridge Magnet
White / 2" x 2" / Square
$19.99
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$19.99
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Keep a small reminder of a much-loved Los Angeles institution close with this Papa Cristo's Square Porcelain Fridge Magnet. The family's business began in 1948 as C & K Importing, bringing produce from Greece, and later grew into a Greek restaurant, market, taverna, and catering service. Across three generations, Papa Cristo's shared Greek food traditions from the Byzantine-Latino Quarter, across from Saint Sophia's Greek Orthodox Church. This keepsake honors 77 years of family history and a memorable place in neighborhood dining culture.
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 Square Porcelain Fridge Magnet
$19.99
Sale price
$19.99
Regular price
Keep a small reminder of a much-loved Los Angeles institution close with this Papa Cristo's Square Porcelain Fridge Magnet. The family's business began in 1948 as C & K Importing, bringing produce from Greece, and later grew into a Greek restaurant, market, taverna, and catering service. Across three generations, Papa Cristo's shared Greek food traditions from the Byzantine-Latino Quarter, across from Saint Sophia's Greek Orthodox Church. This keepsake honors 77 years of family history and a memorable place in neighborhood dining culture.
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.
| 2" x 2" | |
| Width, in | 2.00 |
| Height, in | 2.00 |
| Depth, in | 0.25 |
Product features
- 2" square porcelain tile with glossy finish
- Superior coating for bright, true-to-design color reproduction
- Vibrant, crisp printing using modern techniques
- Strong magnet mounted on the backside for secure hold
- Durable glossy surface that highlights fine details and contrasts
Care instructions
- Gently wipe the dirt or dust off with a clean, dry microfiber cloth