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'''Nabeel's Café and Market''' is a Mediterranean restaurant and grocery store located at 1706 [[Oxmoor Road]] at the intersection with [[Central Avenue Homewood|Central Avenue]]. It was opened in [[ | '''Nabeel's Café and Market''' is a Mediterranean restaurant and grocery store located at 1706 [[Oxmoor Road]] at the intersection with [[Central Avenue Homewood|Central Avenue]]. It was opened as a grocery in [[1971]] by [[Nabeel Shunnarah]]. It was purchased in [[1993]] by [[John Krontiras|John]] and [[Ottavia Krontiras]], who have expanded the café part of the business. The menu features Greek and Italian specialties. | ||
[[Image:Nabeel's Market 2007.jpg|left|thumb|300px|Nabeel's Market in 2007.]] | [[Image:Nabeel's Market 2007.jpg|left|thumb|300px|Nabeel's Market in 2007.]] | ||
The original restaurant was located three doors from the corner, in what is now called the '''Cafe Capri''' and used for overflow and private dining. Krontiras expanded first into a beauty shop next door (now the main entrance) and then into the corner florist (now '''Nabeel's Market''', selling imported and prepared foods). | The original restaurant was located three doors from the corner, in what is now called the '''Cafe Capri''' and used for overflow and private dining. Krontiras expanded first into a beauty shop next door (now the main entrance) and then into the corner florist (now '''Nabeel's Market''', selling imported and prepared foods). | ||
The Krontiras' son [[Anthony Krontiras|Anthony]] took over operation of the business in [[2001]]. [[Maria Gambino]] manages the restaurant and catering business and brothers [[Alan Nelson|Alan]], [[Marvin Nelson|Marvin]], [[Melvin Nelson|Melvin]] and [[Keith Nelson]] share duties as chefs in the kitchen. | |||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
* Gaskin, Tom (October 3, 2008) "Dining review: Landmark cafe Nabeel's has staying power." | * Gaskin, Tom (October 3, 2008) "Dining review: Landmark cafe Nabeel's has staying power." {{BN}} | ||
* Fullman, Lynn Grisard (December 28, 2009) "[http://blog.al.com/living-news/2009/12/a_review_of_favorite_recipes_f.html A review of favorite recipes from Birmingham area restaurants]." '' | * Fullman, Lynn Grisard (December 28, 2009) "[http://blog.al.com/living-news/2009/12/a_review_of_favorite_recipes_f.html A review of favorite recipes from Birmingham area restaurants]." {{BN}} | ||
* Carlton, Bob (October 3, 2012) "Nabeel's Cafe & Market's John Krontiras releases new cookbook of family recipes." {{BN}} | |||
==External link== | ==External link== | ||
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Revision as of 12:18, 4 October 2012
Nabeel's Café and Market is a Mediterranean restaurant and grocery store located at 1706 Oxmoor Road at the intersection with Central Avenue. It was opened as a grocery in 1971 by Nabeel Shunnarah. It was purchased in 1993 by John and Ottavia Krontiras, who have expanded the café part of the business. The menu features Greek and Italian specialties.
The original restaurant was located three doors from the corner, in what is now called the Cafe Capri and used for overflow and private dining. Krontiras expanded first into a beauty shop next door (now the main entrance) and then into the corner florist (now Nabeel's Market, selling imported and prepared foods).
The Krontiras' son Anthony took over operation of the business in 2001. Maria Gambino manages the restaurant and catering business and brothers Alan, Marvin, Melvin and Keith Nelson share duties as chefs in the kitchen.
References
- Gaskin, Tom (October 3, 2008) "Dining review: Landmark cafe Nabeel's has staying power." The Birmingham News
- Fullman, Lynn Grisard (December 28, 2009) "A review of favorite recipes from Birmingham area restaurants." The Birmingham News
- Carlton, Bob (October 3, 2012) "Nabeel's Cafe & Market's John Krontiras releases new cookbook of family recipes." The Birmingham News
External link
- Nabeel's Café and Market website