Tokyo Pie: Japanese-Inspired Pizzeria to Debut in Covington
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Covington, Kentucky, โฃis poised to welcome a novel dining โexperience this fall: Tokyo Pie, a restaurant specializing in Japanese-inspired pizza and immersive cocktails. The new concept,from Epic Brands,is set โto open around the end of Septemberโ at 633 Madison Avenue.
A New concept from Epic Brands
Epic Brands,โ the restaurant group behind the popular agave & Rye,โ is transforming a long-held space into a vibrant homage to Tokyo’s bustling streets. Founder Yavonneโข sarber explained the decision to utilize the 1,500-square-foot space, previously used for various concepts as 2018, stemmed from the growing popularity of Covington as a dining destination. “With how hot covington is now we thought ‘why are we not utilizing it?’โ So we decided to,” Sarber said.
The restaurant’s design, spearheaded by an in-house art team, aims to replicate the energetic atmosphere of downtown Tokyo. The space includes 1,500 โคsquare feet forโ seating and a 250-square-foot kitchen.
Did You No? The fermentation process for โขTokyo Pie’s pizza dough differs from conventional โขAmerican pizza, taking three days rather of one.
Tokyo Pie’s menu will feature a range of Japanese-styleโข pizzas, distinguished by a three-day fermentationโ process for the dough.Signature offerings include the “Tokyo Flame,” boasting crispy pepperoni, umami red sauce, and a honey chili finish, and the “Sลsฤji,” featuring Snake Riverโ Farmsโข wagyu โขsausage andโ blistered shishito โpeppers.
Beyond the pizza,โ Tokyo โคPie promises โan immersive cocktail programme. Drinks will incorporate aromatic smoke, flames, and unique garnishes, creating a theatrical dining experience. Patrons canโข anticipate options like a matcha and coconut dessertโค cocktail and a selection of Japanese whiskeys.
The restaurant will also feature LCD panels displaying professional sports and livestreamed DJ sets from 10โ p.m. to 2 a.m. on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.
Operatingโฃ Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Wednesday | 4 p.m. – Midnight |
| Thursday – Saturday | 4 p.m. – 2 a.m. |
| Sunday | 4 p.m. – Midnight |
Pro Tip: Tokyo Pie’s cocktail program is designed to be a visual spectacle,withโ aromatic smoke and flames adding to the immersive experience.
Sarber noted โคthe inspiration for Tokyoโฃ Pie came from โฃobserving the success of Japanese eateries in cities like Nashville and New York. “We try to keep up withโค restaurant trends โฆ what excites us and what isโ exciting toโค the rest of the country,” she said, emphasizing โขthat a japanese pizzeria is a unique conceptโ in โคthe Cincinnati market.
What kind of innovative pizza โฃtoppings do you hope to see at Tokyo Pie? And are โคyou excited aboutโ the immersive cocktail experience?
Theโ Rise of Experiential Dining
theโ trend โฃtoward experiential dining,โข whereโ restaurants prioritize atmosphere and entertainment alongside food andโ beverage quality, has been steadily growing inโ recent years. According to a report by โthe โขNational Restaurant Association, 61%โ of adults say โฃthat a restaurant’s atmosphere is important when making a dining decision [National Restaurant Association].โค โConcepts like Tokyo Pie capitalize on this demand, offering โa multi-sensory experience that extends โคbeyondโ simply eating a meal.
Frequently Asked Questions About Tokyo Pie
- What type of cuisine โdoesโฃ Tokyo Pie serve? Tokyo Pie specializes in Japanese-inspired pizza and immersive cocktails.
- Where is Tokyo Pie located? The restaurant is located at 633 Madison Avenue in Covington, Kentucky.
- When is Tokyo Pie expected to open? The anticipated opening is around the end of September 2025.
- what makes โTokyo pie’s pizzaโค unique? The pizza dough undergoes a three-day fermentation process, differentiating it from traditional American pizza.
- What โคcan customers expect from theโ cocktail menu? The cocktail program features aromatic smoke,โข flames, โand unique garnishes for a theatrical experience.
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