A new restaurant opened on Lincoln High Street on Monday, promising authentic Greek and Brazilian food to its customers.
Eric Eleftheriou had to temporarily close Ericos Greek Mezze House in March, and during the following months he spoke with his two Brazilian friends – Fabio Sousa and Luis Soares de Oliviera – and the trio have gone into partnership together to open a new restaurant.
Cantinho, which in Brazilian translates as The Corner, opened at 376A High Street on July 27. It will initially be a takeaway and delivery service, but in the coming months it will also become a sit in restaurant.
Chicken Souvlaki is a popular favourite in Greece. Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
The Brazilian mix combo comes with 14 types of meat Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
Cantinho is located on Lincoln High Street. Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
The varied menu includes Greek favourites such as gyros, souvlaki and moussaka, as well as Brazilian dishes, including Picanha Grill and a Barbecue Mix Combo with 14 types of meat (served with rice, black beans, salad, Farofa, Brazilian sauce, chips and garlic bread).
There are also some vegetarian options available such as halloumi gyros and vegetarian moussaka, and vegetable Brazilian dishes can be done on request.
Chicken gyros can be served with or in pitta bread. Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
A selection of some of the Greek and Brazilian dishes available at Cantinho. Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
Once the dine-in part of the restaurant opens later in the year they are hoping to introduce a buffet section, in addition to ordering from the menu, so customers can try a wider selection together.
Chef Eric told The Lincolnite: “I am very excited. We have been waiting months to get open and now have something new to offer Lincoln.”
Fellow chef Luis added: “I am very happy as we have been waiting a long time to open and we are excited for customers to come and try the food.”
See inside Lincoln’s new Greek and Brazilian restaurant – Cantinho. Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
Whether you like Greek or Brazilian food there is plenty to try at Cantinho. Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
A wide variety of Brazilian meats to try and Cantinho. Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
Fabio, who will work behind the bar, front of house and deliver food, said he is looking forward to starting a new chapter in his career with his two business partners.
Fabio Sousa will be responsible for taking your orders and making a range of drinks. Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
Drinks include Cachaca Ouro, Guarana Antarctica and Ouzo. Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
Cantinho owners Eric Eleftheriou, Fabio Sousa and Luis Soares de Oliviera. Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
Once the restaurant side of the business opens, Cantinho hopes to introduce live music, karaoke and quizzes later in the evenings for customers to enjoy.
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Have I Got News For You star Paul Merton will perform his show ‘Impro Chums’ on stage at the New Theatre Royal Lincoln later this month.
Merton, Richard Vranch, Suki Webster, Mike McShane, and accompanist Kirsty Newton are back on the road, with Lincoln among the stops on the tour for an evening of improvisation.
Tickets are on sale priced at £25 for the show at 7.30pm on Tuesday, May 31 – buy your tickets here.
Merton is a writer, actor, comedian and radio and television present, who is known for his improvisation skill and deadpan humour. He is a founder member of The Comedy Store Players and still appears at the Comedy Store in London most Sundays.
The 64-year-old is also a resident guest on BBC Radio 4’s Just A Minute and his travel series on Channel Five called Paul Merton’s Adventures covered India, China and Europe. Last summer he co-stared with Suki Website in Motorhoming with Paul Merton as part of a six-part travel documentary for Channel 5.
His autobiography ‘Only When I Laugh’ reached the Sunday Times bestseller Top 10.
A 22-year-old man who died in a motorbike crash in Lincoln will be given a final send off with a rip-roaring procession on the way to his funeral.
Connor Peters, 22, tragically died in a crash on the B1190 Lincoln Road on Monday, May 9, as his black Lexmoto motorcycle collided with a white Isuzu van.
He unfortunately died at the scene, and a fundraiser was set up for the “cheeky, loveable rogue” to have the send off “he deserves”. At the time of reporting there is a remarkable £5,000 on the GoFundMe page, which you can visit here.
Connor Peters, pictured here with his mum, tragically died in a crash on Monday, May 9. | Photo: GoFundMe
Now, plans have been made for a motorbike procession to join the hearse taking Connor to his funeral service. The event, titled Connor Peters’ Last Ride, has been organised by his brother Josh.
It will take place at 11.50am on Monday, June 13, starting from Larne Road in Lincoln.
Josh says on the event’s Facebook page: “As a family, we are wanting a full motorcycle procession behind the funeral car, we want as many bikes, trikes, mopeds anything. We want so much noise remove all baffles removed, pops and bangs enough so he can hear from up there.
“Connor was a 22 year old lad that was full of life and was loved by so many, he loved his little 125cc, he thought that he had finally hit the big time but due to a awful turn of events he lost his life doing something he loved.
“For many of us bikers we can understand the love and passion he had for that short period of time. A biker fallen hits us all but we all club together to make an effort to remember those we lost.”
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