What to look for: Kirkwood Cafe

What was once a house on Kirkwood Avenue is now a two-story Mediterranean restaurant thanks to the efforts of one family.

FOOD
Kirkwood Cafe serves primarily Mediterranean food and has a few American and Italian dishes as well.

“We are from the Middle East, so our food is close to Mediterranean,” Mo Akhras, co-owner and chef, said. “We have similar food.”

The owners chose Mediterranean food because many people like it, said Sonia Akhras, who has been helping with marketing.

“Everything is homemade. It’s not frozen,” Sonia said.

INSPIRATION
Both owners have been in the food business for years.

Mo has owned restaurants before, including, most recently, a crêpe restaurant.

Sonia’s family owned an international grocery store and now works in restaurant supply. Sonia’s husband is the other owner.

PUBLIC RESPONSE
Sonia and Mo said the response thus far has been positive.

“Whoever came here, they did come back again,” Sonia said.

She said they’ve so far had a steady flow of customers.

“For a beginning, yeah, I have a lot of customers that come almost every day,” Mo said.

GRAND OPENING
6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday

Kirkwood Cafe, 620 Kirkwood Ave.

The band East Meets West will be performing.