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| The Miran Pastourma market was founded by Miran Kourounlian, an ] refugee of the ], who managed to escape |
The Miran Pastourma market was founded by Miran Kourounlian, an ] refugee of the ], who managed to escape to Constantinople from his his native ],<ref name=tovima2/> and subsequently settled in ], ].<ref name="Η Ιστορία μας">{{cite web|title=Η Ιστορία μας|url=http://www.miran.gr/i-etaireia-gr/i-istoria-mas-gr|publisher=Miran Pastourma: Official Website|accessdate=12 January 2013|language=Greek}}</ref> At the time, Miran Kourounlian was already experienced with making ] and ] and decided to establish a self-named charcuterie business on 45 Evripidou Street near the ] of ].<ref name="Eastern delicacies in the heart of Athens" /> The market soon became popular throughout ] as it was one of the few ] and ] sellers in the city. The company became even more popular when Miran Kourounlian's son Bedros took over management in 1960 and began distributing the products throughout Greece.<ref name="Η Ιστορία μας" /> In 1983 the unit of the company building expands by 1300 m2.<ref name="Η Ιστορία μας" /> After the death of Bedros in the 1990's, the heirs of the family business have been passed that to brothers Miran and Krikor Kourounlian who continue to manage the business till this day.<ref name="Η Ιστορία μας" /> | ||
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| Native name | Μίραν παστουρμάς |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1922 |
| Founder | Miran Kourounlian |
| Headquarters | Athens, Greece |
| Number of locations | 45 Evripidou Street |
| Products | Pastourma and Soutzouki |
| Owner | Miran and Krikor Kourounlian |
| Website | www |
The Miran Pastourma is a famed Pastourma and Soutzouki charcuterie business and market in Athens, Greece. The market has been in operation since 1922. It is considered the charcuterie of the connoisseurs. Despite the Greek economic crisis Miran is expanding its business and has accommodated the increased demand by doubling in size. The founder of the shop, Miran Kourounlian, is considered as the man who brought pastourma to Athens for the first time.
History
The Miran Pastourma market was founded by Miran Kourounlian, an Armenian refugee of the Armenian genocide, who managed to escape to Constantinople from his his native Kayseri, and subsequently settled in Athens, Greece. At the time, Miran Kourounlian was already experienced with making pastirma and sujuk and decided to establish a self-named charcuterie business on 45 Evripidou Street near the Omonoia Square of Athens. The market soon became popular throughout Athens as it was one of the few Pastourma and Soutzouki sellers in the city. The company became even more popular when Miran Kourounlian's son Bedros took over management in 1960 and began distributing the products throughout Greece. In 1983 the unit of the company building expands by 1300 m2. After the death of Bedros in the 1990's, the heirs of the family business have been passed that to brothers Miran and Krikor Kourounlian who continue to manage the business till this day.
Today
Miran Pastourma continues to serve pastirma and sujuk in its original location on 45 Evripidou Street. The company under the management of Miran and Krikor Kourounlian managed to attain an European Union export code in 1994 and are now distributing their products throughout the European Union. According to current manager Miran Kourounlian, he believes that the company's success is due to its traditional ways of preparation and that the quality of the beef is better than most found in Greece since it is imported from Argentina and not locally since he believes Greek meat lacks a "consistent quality".
Despite the economic crisis which has hit Greece, Miran has doubled the size of its business. To celebrate the occasion the grandson of Miran along with his brother Krikor and their father Bedros organised a party where they introduced their new product pastourma made of camel meat.
Their products also include imported and Greek processed meats, cheese and special spices.
See also
References
- ^ Περίπατος στην Αθήνα: Ο Μιράν έχει γιορτή Κόντρα στην κρίση, ο Μιράν επενδύει και διπλασιάζει τους χώρους του μαγαζιού του, ενισχύοντας τη σχέση εμπιστοσύνης με τους πελάτες του και τιμώντας την προτίμησή τους. ΔΗΜΟΣΙΕΥΣΗ: 05/04/2012 16:28 To Vima
- ^ Το αλλαντικό των μερακλήδων Δύο αρμένικες οικογένειες διατηρούν την παράδοση στον παστουρμά ΡΕΠΟΡΤΑΖ: Θόδωρος Νικολάου thnikolaou@dolnet.gr ΔΗΜΟΣΙΕΥΘΗΚΕ: Τρίτη 21 Ιουλίου 2009 Ta Nea
- ^ «ΜΙΡΑΝ» «Παστουρματζήδες» τρίτης γενιάς! Το μαγαζάκι στην οδό Ευριπίδου παραμένει η σταθερή αναφορά για μία από τις πιο γευστικές απολαύσεις της Ανατολής To Vima Finance
- ^ "Eastern delicacies in the heart of Athens". Athens News. 26 Jul 2010. Retrieved 12 January 2013.
- Kerper, selected by Barrie (2004). Athens : the collected traveler (1st ed. ed.). New York: Fodor's Travel Publications. ISBN 9781400050055.
{{cite book}}:|edition=has extra text (help) - ^ "Η Ιστορία μας" (in Greek). Miran Pastourma: Official Website. Retrieved 12 January 2013.
- "Miran: Asia Minor in Athens". The6milliondollarstory. Retrieved 12 January 2013.
External links
(YouTube Video) Managers of Miran Pastourma describing the business (In Greek)
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