Spiro Karachopan was born in 1954 in Greece. His father was a farmer and his mother took care of him and his 3 brothers and 2 sisters. In 1970, as a young teenager, he began working on cruise ships as an apprentice to various chefs. In 1973, Spiro came to the United States with $32.00 in his pocket and a dream. Thereafter, he refined his cooking skills by working for various restaurants in Manhattan and Long Island, New York. Seven years later, he opened the Sea Basin Restaurant.
Spiro Karachopan was born in 1954 in Greece. His father was a farmer and his mother took care of him and his 3 brothers and 2 sisters. In 1970, as a young teenager, he began working on cruise ships as an apprentice to various chefs. In 1973, Spiro came to the United States with $32.00 in his pocket and a dream. Thereafter, he refined his cooking skills by working for various restaurants in Manhattan and Long Island, New York. Seven years later, he opened the Sea Basin Restaurant.
Gyro Palace Cafe
379 Route 25A |
Rocky Point |
NY |
11778
Gracie's
643 Broadway |
Rocky Point |
NY |
11778
Sea Basin
642 Route 25A |
Rocky Point |
NY |
11788
