George renamed the restaurant Annie’s Paramount Steakhouse in the early 1960’s in honor of Annie’s devotion to her customers. They were like night and day! Sue was pragmatic, meticulous and loving, Annie was vivacious, fun and known to entertain! Both women were huge draws for many patrons throughout the years. George, with the help of his five sisters, successfully ran the restaurant and always welcomed the community with open arms.Īnnie and Sue, two of George’s sisters, both worked behind the bar. The restaurant was located at the corner of 17th and Church Streets in the Dupont Circle neighborhood of Washington, DC.
In 1948 George Katinas, the son of Greek immigrants, opened the Paramount Steak House.
