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per the Chicago Tribune:
Unlike many restaurants, Alex Kaliakmanis’ Corniciones in Antioch is holding its own during the coronavirus pandemic.
Kaliakmanis has known business troubles before. He had to close a car dealership during the Great Recession more than a decade ago.
But in the end, he always will have family, which is one reason Corniciones is surviving.
His sons Athan and Dino Kaliakmanis, Antioch football standouts who have committed to Minnesota, volunteered to help when he had to compress operations to carryout and delivery during the pandemic.
The boys’ mother, Colleen, works there. Their grandfather Dino, 76, is there some days. Their younger sister Amerissa also has her hands in the operation.
“I’m very blessed with all my kids,” Alex Kaliakmanis said. “I didn’t have to ask them to help. They offered.”
Like all other athletes, the brothers have to improvise workouts these days. They can’t gather in groups or access Antioch High School property. Mile-long runs and lifting weights supplement throwing drills.
“I’m extremely blessed to have a brother who is a wide receiver,” Athan Kaliakmanis said. “We practice throwing balls out on the street. He runs routes. And I’ll throw him some bad balls on purpose. He’ll also come after me rushing so I can practice getting the ball off quickly.”
Given their college commitments, the brothers know they have a football future secured. But it remains to be seen when their next high school season will begin.
“The more we stay home, the faster we’ll get out of this,” Athan Kaliakmanis said.
www.chicagotribune.com
Go Gophers!!
Unlike many restaurants, Alex Kaliakmanis’ Corniciones in Antioch is holding its own during the coronavirus pandemic.
Kaliakmanis has known business troubles before. He had to close a car dealership during the Great Recession more than a decade ago.
But in the end, he always will have family, which is one reason Corniciones is surviving.
His sons Athan and Dino Kaliakmanis, Antioch football standouts who have committed to Minnesota, volunteered to help when he had to compress operations to carryout and delivery during the pandemic.
The boys’ mother, Colleen, works there. Their grandfather Dino, 76, is there some days. Their younger sister Amerissa also has her hands in the operation.
“I’m very blessed with all my kids,” Alex Kaliakmanis said. “I didn’t have to ask them to help. They offered.”
Like all other athletes, the brothers have to improvise workouts these days. They can’t gather in groups or access Antioch High School property. Mile-long runs and lifting weights supplement throwing drills.
“I’m extremely blessed to have a brother who is a wide receiver,” Athan Kaliakmanis said. “We practice throwing balls out on the street. He runs routes. And I’ll throw him some bad balls on purpose. He’ll also come after me rushing so I can practice getting the ball off quickly.”
Given their college commitments, the brothers know they have a football future secured. But it remains to be seen when their next high school season will begin.
“The more we stay home, the faster we’ll get out of this,” Athan Kaliakmanis said.
Minnesota recruits Athan and Dino Kaliakmanis help at their father’s restaurant, which gets support from the Antioch community: ‘That is what is so special about this town.’
Unlike many restaurants, Alex Kaliakmanis’ Corniciones in Antioch is holding its own during the coronavirus pandemic. Kaliakmanis has known business troubles before. He had to close a car dea…
www.chicagotribune.com
Go Gophers!!
