Landmark Los Angeles Restaurant Celebrates 30 Year Anniversary

WESTWOOD, Calif. - Oct. 22, 2015 - PRLog -- On October 18, 2015, Delphi Greek Restaurant, celebrated 30 years in the same location.  The restaurant was honored with nine accommodations from government officials. The ceremony was MC’d by  Chairman of  the Westwood Community Council Steve Sann and  awards were presented to owner  Roozbeh Fairapour by representatives of Mayor Eric Garcetti’s office, Congressman Ted Leiu’s office, California State Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones’ office, County Accessor Jeffery Prang’s office, City Councilman Paul Koretz’s office and state Senator Ben Allen’s office. Assemblyman Sebastian Ridley-Thomas upon presenting Faripour his special accommodation from the State Assembly, proclaimed he and his family would like to be experiencing Delphi’s fine cuisine, “for another thirty years, at least!” State Senator Joel Anderson presented Fairapour with not one but two separate awards; one for “unyielding commitment to providing quality food, outstanding Service, and Job opportunities to our community;” and one to Roosbeah himself for his community leadership,” Special recognition of your commitment to bettering our community as president of West Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce and program chair of the Westwood Rotary Club, your unyielding dedication to advocating for Freedom of Iranian people, and your devotion to empowering others towards civic engagement through leading by example.” For his part, the restaurant’s owner was overcome by the moment. With a huge grin, and tears in his eyes, Fairapour said, “I never expected this kind of outpouring of support.” This in spiter of the fact that the restaurant had been already been honored several time by government agencies, no fewer than 17 times by Zagat, and Fairapour’s wife, pastry chef Rana Pourarab has won multiple awards for her amazing cheesecakes and traditional  Greek desserts: galaktoburiko (baked Greek custard baked in phyllo dough), and homemade baklava.

Celebrities on hand to help commemorate the evening included filmmaker Armin Nisseri, Actor Scott Engrotti(Scorpion),  actresses Vida Ghafafri (the Mindy Project), Jessica Landon(Drake and Josh), Kristin West(Seeking Valentina),  Mo Kelly(Hijos), Elise Muller(Baghead), Vikki Lizzi(The Bay) and Patricia Kara(Deal or No Deal), who was especially proud to be there sharing her Greek heritage, along with members of the board members of several local  Chambers of Commerce, Rotary Club, BNI, Friends of Westwood Library, Westwood Community Council, Local Homeowners Association and Westwood Neighborhood Council.
The evening also featured a ribbon cutting ceremony. The “Hellenic Blue.” ribbon was sheared by Farirpour,and Pourarab along with former mayor of Beverly Hills, Jimmy Delshad, Assemblyman  Ridley-Thomas, State Senator Anderson,  Deputy Mayor of Los Angeles, Daniel Tamm, ,  Greek Council General Gregory Karahalios, who said he had the secret to the restaurants longevity.” Even though we are in a city that always expands and changes, we need something that is stable,” Karahalios said. “This restaurant has maintained the color of Greece.” The Council general said Delphi Greek is one of the few places in Southern California to reflect the Hellenic tradition and culture.

Patrons Charles Winkler and Ann Tinz, said the y found the restaurant by accident, 30 years agio and had been coming back ever since. The Winkler-Tinz’s were amongst the very first patrons of the restaurant when it opened, and said it was the food, ambiance and service that kept them coming back year after year. Tinz said she feels like its a little trip to Greece every time the couple visits the restaurant,

Of course, the real star of the party was the terrific food. Guests were treated to authentic Greek menu items: Greek Caviar, Lamb Chops, Chicken Souvlaki, Broiled Shrimp, Dolma (Stuffed Grape Leaves), Spanakopita (Greek spinach pie), Tiropitakia (3 cheese Greek Pie),and a wide assortment of Greek beers and wines .

Celebrity Chef (Nia Luna) and food blogger Nicole Guzman’s take on the evening: “The food was delicious across the board. From the Lamb Chops, to the Shrimp... From the Dolmas to the Chicken. I can see why this place has withstood the test of time! How rare it is in this day and age that a place like this can endure. You know they must be doing something right! I highly recommend this place if you're ever in the area.”

Delphi Greek  is located at 1383 Westwood Bl, Los Angeles Ca 90024. They are open 7 days a week. Phone 310 478 2900 for reservations or delivery or order on line at www. Delphigreek.com. Find them on their official Facebook page and Twitter, too.