A Mediterranean-style restaurant is set to open on Sisk Avenue in Oxford, Mississippi, with a mission to bring the community together.
Owned by Alex Eaton, Aplós Simple Mediterranean draws inspiration from casual eateries in Greece, Italy and the Middle East. The name “Aplós,” which means “simple” in Greek, reflects the restaurant’s commitment to fresh, authentic ingredients and dishes.
“We want to be the place you go to before you go out to the Square and maybe the place you hit when you get to town and when you’re ready to leave town,” Eaton told What Now Memphis.
Aplós blends fast-casual convenience with full-service charm. Guests can place their orders at the counter or scan a QR code at their table, but once the food is ordered, the experience shifts to feel more like a full-service restaurant. Aplós also features a full bar, serving up signature frozen drinks and handcrafted cocktails.
The menu features a variety of starters, including Greek wings tossed with lemon, Parmesan, Aleppo pepper and creamy feta; crispy Lebanese cheese rolls; and a savory Mediterranean street corn dip.
Customers can also enjoy classics such as the gyro plate, chicken shawarma plate and falafel wrap, along with pizzas that range from traditional cheese and pepperoni to indulgent options like sweet and spicy salami or shrimp with corn and bacon. Diners can add extra flavor with spicy feta sauce, harissa comeback sauce, hot honey or tzatziki.
“We like to call it Mediterranean food with Southern roots,” Eaton said. “We’re in the deep south, we’ve kind of fused the Mediterranean palate, cleanliness and freshness with some southern influence because we offers burgers and wings.”
Aplós Simple Mediterranean also offers catering, with build-your-own bowls, wraps, pizzas and wings, plus signature dips for sharing.
Eaton is committed to consistency and culture, with a 10-year plan to open 10 locations across Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas and possibly Louisiana.
While an opening date for Oxford has not been announced, updates will be posted on Facebook and Instagram.
[Editor’s Note: This article has been updated to include an official interview with owner Alex Eaton]
