Mykonos, a longtime favorite in Rockville, is expanding with a new restaurant set to open in Potomac’s Cabin John Village. The new location will take over the former Broadway Pizza space, which closed at the end of 2021. While a specific opening date hasn’t been announced, it’s expected to launch in the coming months.
The addition of this Potomac restaurant will not impact the original Mykonos location in Rockville’s Congressional North Plaza, which will remain open. As construction progresses, Mykonos is scheduled for a beer, wine, and liquor license hearing with ABS on Thursday, January 16 at 10:30 a.m.
Mykonos also operates Gyroland, a fast-casual sister restaurant located at 1701-B3 Rockville Pike. Opened in 2017, Gyroland offers a menu featuring customizable sandwiches with lamb, beef, pork, or chicken, as well as Greek platters, salads, appetizers like tyrokafteri (spicy feta dip), and more.
More on Mykonos/Gyroland owner, Evangelos-(Angelo) Mitsotakis: “Angelo Mitsotakis takes pride in his craft by showcasing his talents in partnership with a plethora of the world’s top chefs. Notable personalities include Alain Ducasse (Adour), and Georges Blanc (3 Star, Michelin). Evangelos returned to Greece in 2000 after successful leadership stints in some of the most famous restaurants that have been honored with Gold Huts: Beau Brummel, Red, and Pil Poul. He is perhaps one of a few Maitre’d in Greece with experience in restaurants with 3 Michelin Stars.
In most recent experience, Evangelos served as Restaurant Director at the Astir Palace Hotel, and at Grand Resort Lagonissi. Throughout his professional career, he taught for many years at School’s of Hospitality & Tourism Professions. Mr. Mitsotakis is perhaps the most recognizable restaurant manager (Maitre’d) in Greece with TV specials, magazines, websites and newspapers. He was honored for his knowledge and abilities with valued participation in the morning show ”Just in Time”-(Alpha T.V)-with Spyros Lambrou and Elena Papavasiliou, and the presenting issue ”LIFE STYLE”; where he has been characterized as “the man who looks after the Hollywood stars and the international jet set.”
No stranger to media segments, shows, and even movies, Evangelos’ top-tier creativity and accommodation was used behind the scenes on a host of productions. Responsible for scene-setting and food art (dining, party shots), he has left his mark on the likes of Mamma Mia (responsible for the wedding scene), The Real Housewives Of Athens, Next Top Model, Top Chef, and various segments on ABC and Fashion TV.
It is no coincidence that a star-studded client list can serve as a powerful reference to Mr. Mitsotakis’ resume, including the President of the United States Joe Biden, Former President of the United States Barack Obama, State Leaders, the family of former King Constantine of Greece. Businessmen and celebrities featuring David Copperfield, Madonna, Meryl Streep, Pierce Brosnan, Kylie Minogue, Jennifer Lopez, Robert De Niro, Arnold Schwarzenegger are among the countless famous personas who trust him.”
