YNOT PIZZA OPENS ON THE CAMPUS OF OLD DOMINION UNIVERSITY
NORFOLK, Va. - (August 2012) - Ynot Pizza and Italian Cuisine proudly announces the opening of its fifth and newest location, 4412 Monarch Way on the campus of Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia. The restaurant will open its doors the week of August 20th.
The 3,000-square-foot eatery will feature much of the authentic Italian cuisine upon which Ynot has built its 19-year reputation, including pizza, stromboli, calzones, chop salad and homemade Ynot Gelato Italian ice cream. The food and beverage will be served "cafeteria" style allowingpatrons the opportunity to enjoy a leisurely lunch or dinner or a quicker meal more conducive to the lifestyle of a hardworking student or teacher.
"Not only is Ynot dedicated to offering the highest quality of food possible, we are also very committed to the communities and neighborhoods in which we do business," said Tony DiSilvestro, Ynot Pizza co-owner. "Education is extremely important to us as owners and managers, and we are encouraged by the many opportunities and relationships we can develop with this outstanding institution of higher learning."
"Faculty, students and area residents have overwhelmed us with requests to find out when YNOT will open its doors," said Tara F.Saunders, executive director of the Old Dominion University Real Estate Foundation. "We are very fortunate to have this restaurant, known for its pizza, calzones and pasta dishes, locate on ODU's Norfolk campus."
Ynot will be opening in The University Village, a mixed-use development initiative by the Old Dominion University Real Estate Foundation. The 75-acre urban village, adjacent to the Ted Constant Convocation Center, includes the Innovation Research Park @ ODU, restaurants, shops, student housing, a bookstore, an art gallery and the SpringHill Suites by Marriott hotel. Old Dominion University Real Estate Foundation is a nonprofit organization formed in 1994 that acquires and manages real estate projects in coordination with the University. For more information, visit oduvillage.com or call the Old Dominion Real Estate Foundation at 757-683-4504.
About YNot Pizza and Italian Cuisine: Tony and Cyndi DiSilvestro opened YNot Pizza in 1993 and, with co-owner, Harry DiSilvestro, have five locations: Great Neck Square Shopping Center in Virginia Beach, Providence Road in Virginia Beach, Colley Avenue in the Ghent section of Norfolk, Volvo Parkway in the Greenbrier section of Chesapeake and the newest location on Monarch Way on the campus of Old Dominion University. The DiSilvestros are committed as a family to bringing the restaurants patrons the finest in family atmosphere, authentic Italian cuisine, traditional Italian hospitality and, above all, the highest quality food and service possible. Visit our site at www.ynotpizza.com.