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Some sword-swallowing with your souvlaki? Saint John restaurant marks 50 years in business

Fire-dancers. Sword-swallowing acts. Train derailments. Tiny Tim playing “Tip-Toe Through the Tulips” on the ukulele.

The Mediterranean Restaurant in Saint John has seen a lot of excitement over the past five decades. 

The restaurant, founded by Greek immigrants in 1971, is celebrating 50 years in business this summer. 

“We have accommodated birthday parties, weddings, baptisms, family get-togethers,” said John Likourgiotis, who co-owns “The Med”, as many Saint Johners call it, with his twin brother, Chris. 

After moving to Toronto after graduating to pursue their own careers, twin brothers John and Chris Likourgiotis came home to Saint John and took over the family business in the 1990s. (Julia Wright / CBC)

“Especially if you get into the older generation here in Saint John, everybody probably has an experience here,” John said.

“When you’re around for 50 years you’re…

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