Italian restaurant Yeppa & Co. opens at Junction Krog District on the Beltline

Courtesy of Veronica Frison The second location of Italian restaurant Yeppa Co opened on May at Junction Krog District across from Krog Street Arena on the Eastside Beltline Backed by Yeppa Studios restaurant group Storico Fresco Forza Storico Yeppa Co becomes the latest addition to the Junction Krog District complex at the intersection of Auburn Avenue and Irwin Street Yeppa Co originally opened at Buckhead Village in and is known for its lively atmosphere dishes from the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy and focaccia pizzas Open for dinner on weekdays and all-day dining on the weekends expect dishes at the Beltline location like antipasti insalata taglieri focaccia pizzas and pasta including cacio e pepe and tagliatelle alla bolognese Look for lunch system to begin soon and a grab-and-go window to launch in the coming weeks serving espresso gelato and paninis Related stories Yeppa Co to open at Junction Krog District Japanese restaurant Yuji opens at Junction Krog District Eclipse di Luna replacing Nina Rafi on the Eastside BeltlineThe restaurant s name Yeppa was chosen in honor of a restaurateur and close family friend of co-founder Stephen Peterson The name Yeppa holds personal significance as the nickname of my mentor and close family friend while growing up in Rimini commented Peterson in a press release Yeppa was a beloved restaurateur in town known for his exuberant spirit and love of entertaining Designed to reflect the spirit of Rimini Italy the Beltline restaurant location features Italian-sourced furnishings and decor an open-air bar sidewalk tables and heated outdoor seating for year-round dining Yeppa Co Auburn Ave Old Fourth Ward Open Tuesday-Friday to p m Saturday a m to p m and Sunday a m to p m The post Italian restaurant Yeppa Co opens at Junction Krog District on the Beltline appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta