The end of Hellas Cakes, Melbourne’s iconic Greek pastry shop, has struck a chord in the heart of the Greek community. Generations of Greeks grew up with sweet memories of the first zaharoplasteio in Melbourne, that opened its doors in 1962, in the ‘Greek suburb’ of Richmond. Founder, Iraklis Kenos, was an established pastry chef who had mastered the art by the age of 12 in Athens, and – as a result of his skill – the business was destined to flourish. Soon after, Mr Kenos acquired a business partner: his old acquaintance from Athens, George Laliotis, who immigrated to Australia in the 1970s. Later on, George Kandaras joined the team.