Courtesy of Veronica Frison.
The second location of Italian restaurant Yeppa & Co. opened on May 20 at Junction Krog District, across from Krog Street Market 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 2023, 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 service to begin soon, and a grab-and-go window to launch in the coming weeks, serving espresso, gelato, and paninis.
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The 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,” said 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., 667 Auburn Ave., Old Fourth Ward. Open Tuesday-Friday, 5 to 11 p.m.; Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.; and Sunday, 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.