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The Royal Eatery, the Greek-American diner on the corner of Main Street and 400 South, has been owned and operated by the Priskos family for more than 40 years. That makes it one of downtown's longest running restaurants and a fixture in Utah's dining history.
On Thursday, June 30, the family-owned business will receive one of The Downtown Alliance's annual Achievement Awards, given to those that make significant contributions to the Central Business District and help build a more dynamic and diverse community.
This story by Tribune reporter Mike Gorrell explains why this eatery is worthy of such an honor.