RICHMOND, Va. — Stella Dikos, whose Greek recipes and dishes nourished and delighted generations of Richmond restaurant diners, passed away Friday at age 82, her grandson Constantine Giavos shared.
“It is with profound sadness that we share the unexpected yet peaceful passing of our beloved Stella Dikos, the heart and soul of Stella’s. Her warmth, creativity, and passion for food have touched so many lives here in Richmond and beyond. Stella’s legacy lives on through the delicious recipes and the love she poured into every dish,” he wrote in a social media post from the restaurant that bears her name.
Giavos said his grandmother “looked strong, dignified, and beautiful until her very last breath.”
Kami ThackerIn the 1950s and 60s, Stella Dikos and her husband Stavros worked together at the original Village Cafe he opened in Richmond…