Kipos Greek Taverna in Chapel Hill is on the move.

The restaurant, which is owned by the Giorgios Hospitality & Lifestyle Group, has removed its signs and cleaned out the interior of its location at 431 West Franklin Street. Ownership later said in a social media post the Greek eatery will relocate.

The first public indication of a temporary closure was made by the restaurant in an April 17 Facebook post.

Giorgios Bakatsias, who directs the Giorgios Hospitality & Lifestyle Group, later confirmed the restaurant will be relocating. He indicated the new home for Kipos will be shared soon.

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“Kipos is a very special restaurant for @giorgiosgroup. It’s a celebration of our Greek heritage & the healthy & delicious food ways that we learned from our mother, grandmother & ancestors. My dear sister Olga is one of the most passionate chefs I know, and goes to great lengths to recreate the authentic Greek food & dining experience of our childhood here in NC. It’s true, we’re relocating Kipos — & cannot wait to introduce you to it’s gorgeous new home in Chapel Hill. Kipos — which means garden — will be more relevant than ever before in this new location! Stay tuned for our announcement in the coming weeks about our opening!” — Giorgios Bakatsias #kipostaverna

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Giorgios Hospitality & Lifestyle Group also owns the Chapel Hill-based restaurants City Kitchen American Brasserie, Bin 54 Steak & Cellar and Village Burgers.

Kipos is the second restaurant to announce its closure or relocation from Franklin Street amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Lotsa Stone Fired Pizza announced its permanent closure at its 100 West Franklin Street location in April.

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