In 1963, Papa Graffeo opened a little restaurant on the Northside of Birmingham which would have a menu and atmosphere to appeal to all ages.

In this restaurant, Papa believed in giving his customers good food at great prices. In order to get good food you must start with the best of ingredients, he taught.

The focus would be on consistent performance of "Basics" as opposed to gimmickry.

Char House Foods is carrying on that same tradition even though we no longer have a restaurant; we treat our catering with the same care we did as a restaurant.