Anthony Spina is moving forward with plans to open a new restaurant in Virginia-Highland.
A permit application last week was filed with the City of Atlanta to buildout “Old 4th Ward Pizza” in a slice of the former Goin’ Coastal space, at 1019 Virginia Ave.
“Old 4th Ward Pizza,” or rather “O4W Pizza,” was the name of Spina’s Irwin Street Market pizzeria that in 2016 relocated to Duluth and kept its name.
The permit filing is the latest public update for the restaurant since Spina’s soon-to-be landlord Gene Kansas Commercial Real Estate announced the plans in August 2019.
While a building permit moves the project forward, several details remain unclear, including the restaurant’s name.
Gene Kansas in mid-2019 announced Spina’s eatery would be called “Pizza By The Slice.”
Spina when reached over the telephone Tuesday by What Now Atlanta (WNA) would not provide an update on the restaurant, including what it would be called, but did confirm permitting was underway.
He also was not able to provide a timeline for when the restaurant might open.
The restaurant’s architect told WNA, “although the permit was filed under ‘Old 4th Ward Pizza,’ that doesn’t mean it’s the final name.”
While the name is still a toss-up, Spina’s forthcoming eatery will focus on Sicilian-style square pizza and will likely include local favorite Grandma Pie.
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