Growing up in the olive tree adorned hills of the fishing town of Pylos near Kalamata, my mother gave me the nickname "tzanabeti" or in other words picky. There was never a meal to be had where I didn't complain about something because I knew what I liked and I wouldn't settle for anything less.

Visions of a more fruitful future brought me to Toronto, Canada in 1967. Destiny brought my wife, Georgia, from the same olive grove backdrop; we fell in love and married in 1974. Shortly after our first was born, we picked up our young family and moved from Toronto. Our new adventure brought us to a rapidly developing Vancouver where we settled in Coquitlam, and our second was born.

Unlike many greek restauranteurs, I got my start in woodwork and interior design. I designed and built many of Vancouver's most well known Greek restaurants. Ultimately however, my dream was to some day open a restaurant of my own. I saw the restaurant industry as more than a means to pay my bills; as a picky eater, I knew it was my calling.

My dream became reality when, together with my family, we opened Kefi's doors in July of 2004. The warm reception from the community was overwhelming; and we couldn't be happier or more grateful with the support our clientele has given us.

At Kefi, we are dedicated to fighting the established stereotypes and cliches that have guided the Greek restaurant experience in BC. We understand that times are changing and so are people's palates. They are traveling more than ever before and through this they are experiencing a rich, diverse world cuisine. Gone are the days of the same old food in the same old atmosphere. Here we have fused contemporary west coast ambiance with classic Greek panache and the result is surely impressive. Retro and ancient artwork adorn the richly colored walls and the uniquely lit ceiling. Olive oil and fresh ingredients provide an experience good for the heart as well as the appetite. Our menu incorporates both traditional and innovative dishes from which non-Greeks and Greeks alike can enjoy an enjoyable, distinctive and above all, healthy meal.

On behalf of my family and staff, I invite you to the experience of Kefi and wish you a life bursting with family, friends, and of course, kefi!

Peter Piliotis
Owner