Hearts across Toronto broke with the news that the city's legendary Patrician Grill will close permanently in the spring 0f 2026, but curiosity still permeated: if the restaurant is leaving, what'll happen to its equally iconic sign?For better or worse, all things must pass, and, as of May 9, that'll be true for King East landmark, Patrician Grill.Originally founded in 1953, the diner was taken over by the late Louie and Helen Papas, who immigrated to Canada from Greece in the early '60s. Today, the restaurant remains in the Papas family: run by the couple's son, Terry and son-in-law, Chris (husband of the Papas' daughter, Mary).Thanks to its proximity to the George Brown St. James campus, the old-school diner has been a hit among college students for generations, though its old-school charm and surprisingly good food made it a nostalgic go-to for all walks of life in the city.The restaurant's retro appeal strikes you well before you even set foot insid...