Mr. Gyros is reopening in Greenwood this month, nine years after a gas explosion destroyed their restaurant in 2016.
At 2 a.m. on March 9, 2016, a large natural gas explosion injured nine firefighters and destroyed several buildings on Greenwood Ave N. between N 84th and N 85th Streets. Mr. Gyros, Neptune Cafe, and Greenwood Quick Stop were total losses, and several other businesses sustained damage in the blast.
Brothers Sammy and Joni Arsheed own Mr. Gyros, and have other locations in Ballard (5522 20th Ave NW), Wallingford, and Lynnwood.
A friend of the Arsheeds and Phinney Neighborhood Association small business advocate Christopher Maykut launched a fundraiser last year to help the brothers reopen a Greenwood location via a GoFundMe campaign. The campaign raised nearly $10,000, which Maykut said was instrumental in helping the Arsheeds reopen.
“They could NOT have done it without you, as every last penny was needed to get Sammy and the family this far,” Maykut wrote on the campaign website.
“Nine years ago, we never could have imagined this moment would come,” Sammy Arsheed said in a statement about the reopening. “The Greenwood community, our friends, and our customers have been incredibly patient and supportive through this journey. We’re thrilled to once again serve the delicious, authentic Greek food that people have missed so much.”
The new restaurant is at 8535 Phinney Ave N. Mr. Gyros is hosting a grand reopening event on Sunday, March 16 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. with free food for everyone who attends.
“We’re not just reopening a restaurant; we’re reuniting with the neighborhood that helped make Mr. Gyros what it is today. This re-opening represents the resilience and determination of this community. We can’t wait to see all of our Greenwood friends and families for decades to come,” Sammy said.
Featured photo: Mr. Gyros’ new location at 8535 Phinney Ave N. (Courtesy the GoFundMe campaign)
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