Oregonian

Greek Cusina closes, but controversy continues

Greek Cusina, a longtime Portland restaurant with the giant purple octopus out front, has closed but the controversy is far from over. Owner Ted Papas, who has been at odds with the city of Portland ...
The Business Journals

Long-vacant Greek Cusina in downtown Portland to become art and music venue

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Willamette Week

The New Owners of the Former Greek Cusina Carry On a Tradition: Arguing With the Government

In the 2000s, a giant inflated purple octopus attached to the exterior of this building signaled a party. Greek Cusina was a popular and wild restaurant and club, known for its loud music, strong ...
The Portland Mercury

Greek Cusina Closes, Owner Blames City

Rumors have been floating around for a couple weeks that embattled downtown restaurant Greek Cusina was planning to shutter its doors and today, according to The Oregonian, irascible owner Ted Papas ...
KGW8

Portland's iconic Greek Cusina Restaurant closes down

PORTLAND The iconic downtown restaurant, Greek Cusina, has closed and the giant, purple octopus will go on the auction block. Owner Ted Papas was packing the moving van over the weekend. The closure ...
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Downtown Portland's Merchant Bank Building sold at a steep discount

This story comes from the Portland Business Journal, a KGW news partner. The full story is here. A downtown Portland building that formerly housed the Greek Cusina restaurant has sold for below its ...