
The growing pizzeria chain has over 30 locations open or in the works throughout the country, including one in Charlottesville.
The growing pizzeria chain has over 30 locations open or in the works throughout the country, including one in Charlottesville.
Yak Yai Thai will be the first restaurant venture for husband and wife Ken and Marinda Sourinphoumy, and Ken’s sister, Charintip Wiphatwibulkit.
It’s the 14th location overall and third in the Richmond area for the Charlottesville-based chain, which was founded by four friends at UVA.
The new location in the Cosby Village Square development will Firebirds’ third restaurant in the Richmond region.
The chain’s new Grace Street space will be on the ground floor of an under-construction mixed-use building that’s being developed by the Abouzaki family.
Superstars owner Taylor Antonelli said they haven’t finalized all the details on what the public-facing concept would be, but city planning documents list it as Antonelli’s Deli and is described as a “neighborhood pizzeria/delicatessen.”
It’s the latest move for owner Mahmoud Farah, who first opened Scott’s Shawarma in Scott’s Addition in 2022, before moving that location to to the Fan last year.
It was another busy year for the local restaurant scene. Don’t miss this recap of all the notable openings, closings and changes of ownership, as well as a list of new spots set to open in 2025.
Behind the nautical-themed restaurant are Herbie Abernethy and Josh Novicki, owners of Cobra Cabana and Hot For Pizza in Carver.
With plans for a portrait-taking station and arcade, Mugshot Coffee will feature a portrait-taking station and arcade, in addition to the usual coffee shop fare.
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