Daphne's Greek Cafe by William Trefethen. In 2011, Daphne's name changed to "Daphne's California Greek" with a new concept that has been characterized as: "a “hybrid” of California-meets-Greek cuisine, with an emphasis on freshness". Daphne's California Greek continued their re-branding effort under William Trefethen group for about 4 years before suddenly selling the company to a Chicago investment group named Victory Park Capital. Daphnes California Greek Daphne's Greek Cafe Daphne's Greek Cafe or, Daphne's California Greek is a fast-casual Greek restaurant operating in California. The restaurant name refers to Daphne of Greek mythology whom the god Apollo desired. Daphne's was rated #11 in
Daphne (plant) Daphne (plant) Daphne (; Greek: Δάφνη, meaning "laurel") is a genus of between 70 and 95 species of deciduous and evergreen shrubs in the family Thymelaeaceae, native to Asia, Europe and north Africa. They are noted for their scented flowers and often brightly coloured berries. Two species are used to make paper. Many species are grown in gardens as ornamental plants; the smaller species are often used in rock gardens. All parts of daphnes are poisonous, especially the berries. "Daphne" species are shrubs, with upright or prostrate stems. Upright species may grow to . Their leaves are undivided, mostly arranged