The former Glass America location at 314 England St. in Ashland will become Pie Hole, run by the owner of Brew Gastropub in Midlothian and Chester.
The founder of two beer-centric restaurants in Chesterfield County is planning to introduce her newest concept in downtown Ashland.
Karen Verdisco, who owns Brew Gastropub locations in Chester and Midlothian, is set to open Pie Hole in about 2,000 square feet of space at 314 England St. by November.
Pie Hole would be the restaurant group’s first venture in Ashland, replacing the former Glass America business that once occupied the space.
The restaurant will serve wood-fired pizzas and salads, Verdisco said.
“This is our venture into pizza with our family’s recipe,” she said.
Similar to the Brew locations that opened in 2013 and 2014, Pie Hole is also set to have 20 to 25 beer and wine selections on the tap, along with cocktails and growler fills.
“We tend to dedicate taps to local brewers, and this location will be no different,” Verdisco said. “We’re really going to make it a great selection.”
Verdisco said she was drawn to the “quaint charm” of Ashland, calling the town nicknamed the Center of the Universe an ideal place for her latest venture.
“I like to go into smaller markets where there is demand for good food and beverage,” Verdisco said. “Ashland has always appealed to me as a great place to open a business, and I’m glad we’re going to be able to bring this concept here.”
Pie Hole adds to a number of established independent and national restaurants that line England Street, including Virginia Barbecue and Sports Page Grille.
The restaurant will also be blocks away from nearly 1,500 students that attend Randolph-Macon College, and is surrounded by tree lined streets and sidewalks.
“I absolutely love the walkability in the area,” Verdisco said. “Everywhere you go there are people walking, and that was definitely a draw for us.”
Verdisco said she plans to invest about $50,000 to renovate and furnish the 90-seat restaurant. She’ll look to hire 10 to 20 people to staff Pie Hole.
Raffi Bandazian, principal broker and president of Richmond-based Bandazian & Company, represented Verdisco in the leasing deal in Ashland. Barry Hofheimer, a broker with CBRE | Richmond, represented the landlord.
The former Glass America location at 314 England St. in Ashland will become Pie Hole, run by the owner of Brew Gastropub in Midlothian and Chester.
The founder of two beer-centric restaurants in Chesterfield County is planning to introduce her newest concept in downtown Ashland.
Karen Verdisco, who owns Brew Gastropub locations in Chester and Midlothian, is set to open Pie Hole in about 2,000 square feet of space at 314 England St. by November.
Pie Hole would be the restaurant group’s first venture in Ashland, replacing the former Glass America business that once occupied the space.
The restaurant will serve wood-fired pizzas and salads, Verdisco said.
“This is our venture into pizza with our family’s recipe,” she said.
Similar to the Brew locations that opened in 2013 and 2014, Pie Hole is also set to have 20 to 25 beer and wine selections on the tap, along with cocktails and growler fills.
“We tend to dedicate taps to local brewers, and this location will be no different,” Verdisco said. “We’re really going to make it a great selection.”
Verdisco said she was drawn to the “quaint charm” of Ashland, calling the town nicknamed the Center of the Universe an ideal place for her latest venture.
“I like to go into smaller markets where there is demand for good food and beverage,” Verdisco said. “Ashland has always appealed to me as a great place to open a business, and I’m glad we’re going to be able to bring this concept here.”
Pie Hole adds to a number of established independent and national restaurants that line England Street, including Virginia Barbecue and Sports Page Grille.
The restaurant will also be blocks away from nearly 1,500 students that attend Randolph-Macon College, and is surrounded by tree lined streets and sidewalks.
“I absolutely love the walkability in the area,” Verdisco said. “Everywhere you go there are people walking, and that was definitely a draw for us.”
Verdisco said she plans to invest about $50,000 to renovate and furnish the 90-seat restaurant. She’ll look to hire 10 to 20 people to staff Pie Hole.
Raffi Bandazian, principal broker and president of Richmond-based Bandazian & Company, represented Verdisco in the leasing deal in Ashland. Barry Hofheimer, a broker with CBRE | Richmond, represented the landlord.
Ashland definitely needs more places like this and less fast food joints. I was kind of hoping they would take over the entire building and get rid of that title loan place. Maybe they’ll expand later and take them out.
Are you sure of the address? The ABC license application says 412 England Street, Ashland VA.