The Gregoriades Family
A passion for fine food has run through the Gregoriades family tree for many generations. The family's love for cooking and the highest levels of hospitality are directly linked back to the villages of northern Greece, where their Yia Yia (Greek for "grandmother") would create wonderful meals using fresh ingredients plucked from nature. Meals were a time when everyone could come together to enjoy each other's company and played an important role in defining what it meant to be a family.

Many miles and many years have passed since their ancestors created their first masterpieces in the kitchen, but when the Gregoriades moved to the United States and settled in Massachusetts in 1969, they brought their family recipes and this sense of tradition with them. In fact, many of the recipes featured on X&O's menus today are actual recipes from Yia Yia herself. This is why the Gregoriades are so involved in ensuring that every patron's visit is an individualized experience, consistent with their ancient family traditions. This experience has evolved over the years. Today, the Gregoriades family recipe for an X&O experience includes quality European cuisine, meticulous attention to detail, tireless commitment to service, an inviting atmosphere and a chance to reconnect with those who matter most. return to top

Your X&O Hosts
Manos Gregoriades, President/ General Manager
Mary Gregoriades, Director of Operations
Krysla Gregoriades Pedone, Director of Information Management and Systems

Manos Gregoriades
President/General Manager

Manos is responsible for originating the concept of X&O European Trattoria. He is the man who oversees all daily operations and spearheads all future planning and development goals for the restaurant.

Before founding X&O Trattoria with his mother, Mary, Manos worked in management for more than seven years with such companies as Mobil and Exxon. He earned a B.A. in Public Administration from Stonehill College in 1991.

Manos, a resident of Canton, Mass., enjoys traveling to Europe and domestically. These experiences have enhanced and influenced his conceptual direction for X&O. return to top

Mary Gregoriades
Director of Operations

In addition to co-founding X&O European Trattoria with her son, Manos, Mary creates a unique style of authentic Greek dishes. She also is responsible for the observation, planning and implementation of its various organizational systems. Mary maintains quality product assurance and evaluation procedures.

Mary's additional duties include planning functions, monitoring environmental and equipment safety, supervision and training of the staff.

Mary has 27 years experience working for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, where she served as Assistant Director for DMR state services. While living in Greece, she spent seven years as the Director of Nursing Services at various health care facilities, where she won numerous awards and distinctions. Mary currently resides in Canton with her husband, Christos, a surgeon. return to top

Krysla Gregoriades Pedone
Director of Information Management and Systems

Krysla is the Director of Information Management and Systems at X&O, handling a variety of administrative and organizational duties. Previously, her experience includes positions in management, sales and marketing at MetLife and a private law practice in Boston.

Krysla received a JD from Boston University School of Law in 1991. She currently resides in Milton with her husband John and two sons, Christos and Loukas. return to top