Shauna Steigerwald

ssteigerwald@enquirer.com

Myra's Dionysus, a staple on Calhoun Street near the University of Cincinnati for 37 years, is closing.

Owner Myra Griffin is "in her 80s now and wants to retire," said Lauren Hancock, a server who answered the phone Friday.

Aug. 31 will be the last day for the vegetarian-friendly restaurant, known for its soups and its recipes from Greece and around the world. Until then, Hancock said they will be making customer favorites, including different types of hummus and popular soups; check the restaurant's Facebook page to see specials.

Hancock said the restaurant business and the building, which includes apartments, are for sale separately.

Of running the restaurant, Griffin writes on the website: "I'm a very lucky person to be in the position to be with such interesting people, both those who work here and those who eat here. I could never have guessed it would be so much fun."

121 Calhoun St., Clifton Heights. 513-961-1578; http://myrasrestaurant.com.