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At the corner of Greenwich and Rector Streets, three blocks south of the World Trade Center, the rebirth of George’s Restaurant clearly captures the atmosphere of the area. Thanks to great food, the place’s personality, and design, George’s Restaurant is considered a legend. A New York legend that opened its gates in 1950, has been famous for the big portion plates and its people’s smile. In a neighborhood that is trademarked by stress and extremely fast pace, George’s is an oasis for people to sit down, relax, and enjoy their breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
A year after the tragic events of 9/11, with structural damage caused by the terrorist attack, George’s Restaurant had to be demolished. The owners George and his son Billy Koulmentas standing in front of the rumbles made the decision to rebuild. They owed it to the generations of people who considered this small restaurant a haven of rest and relaxation. And they succeeded. They built a beautiful restaurant, adding one more story, doubling the size of the previous one. It is simple, but elegant design makes it a small gem in this injured lower Manhattan neighborhood.