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VT Stories Oral History with Chris Kappas 4/6, August 31, 2018 (Ms2016-015)

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VT Stories Oral History with Chris Kappas 4/6, August 31, 2018 (Ms2016-015)

Description

The fourth oral history interview in a series with Chris Kappas, longtime Blacksburg local and restauranteur.

In this interview, Chris Kappas talks about becoming principal partner in the Greek's restaurant with his father's former business partner, Jim Havelos. He covers restaurant operations, including running the Cellar and transitioning ownership, opening Souvlakis, and the proper pronunciation and consumption of "gyro". He ends on talking about downtown, including local businesses, Steppin' Out, the International Festival, and city planning.

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Ms2016-015_ChrisKappas_4

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Interviewer

Narrator

Chris Kappas

Production Team

Slade Lelock

Duration

00:52:30