I own and operate Steve’s Famous Diner in Daytona where I’ve been feeding our community for over 25 years! I live, work and play here in Daytona Beach and I wouldn’t have it any other way. I am happily married to my wife Melissa and we have an 8 year old son Christos Harry.
Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
My mom was from Dominican Republic (Latina) and my father was from Greece. I am one of five children. I am married for over 20 years to a beautiful wife and I have one 8 year old son
Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
I am a self taught cook and I love feeding people good food!
Q: What are a couple of your favorite restaurants in our community?
Steve’s Famous Diner
Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
I live, work, and play in Daytona Beach. I been here for 25 years.
Q: Who is the most interesting person you’ve met here in our community?
Gale Lemerand
Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be and why?
Greece. It is the birth land of my father and my descendants.
Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
Scarface
Q: What advice would you give to people?
Do what you love
Q: What is something on your bucket list?
Travel through Europe on a train.
Q: What is your go to band when you can’t decide what to listen to?
The Police
Q: What current or former local business makes you the most nostalgic about our community?
Steve’s Famous Diner
Q: If you could choose anyone that is alive today and not a relative; with whom would you love to have lunch? Why? And where locally would y’all meet for this lunch?
Elon Musk, I would love to pick his brilliant mind, Steve’s Famous Diner
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
We live near a beautiful ocean
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
Still cooking for my people!
Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
I have a twin brother
Q: What is the most beautiful place you have ever been?
Puerto Rico
Q: Favorite month? favorite holiday? and best single day on the calendar?
December, Christmas, May 23rd
Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
My wife
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
My son
Q: What is one or two of your favorite smells?
Hot bread out of the oven!
Q: Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
Daytona is my home!
