MozzaPi update

Does anyone know how soon before they open/ what their status is? I was hoping the "For lease" (restaurant) sign has always been in the window and that I've never noticed it.

I know it's silly of me to want another pizza place in the Highlands - but I love their stuff!

I've been wondering what their status was recently also. Checking on their website nothing has changed on the page about the building since last April? MozzaPi

40 of this article in Business First there was supposed to open by the end of January or early February: MozzaPi in the Highlands. Did you see any work going on when you went by there? It would seem like there should be a lot going on anyway if they are supposed to open soon.

Not only is the For Lease sign back in the window (it wasn't until recently), the Mozza Pi banner is down on the front of the building. Smells like bad tidings to me.

Their "Urbanspoon" listing says they are "reopening" on 3/20...but that has been up for at least a couple of months.

I will give you the best information I have here.

Apparently they backed out of the their operation on Bardstown road. I spoke with Justyne 2 months ago and they were having some problems with the city. Apparently the city was requiring them to put an upblast fan on the stack for their brick ovens, which ruins the integrity of how the oven holds heat.

To my knowledge other places in town that use brick ovens dont have to have them and weren't required at the time of construction. This is what I know so far. All my calls to the Mozza Pi crew have not been returned.

Keep in mind, this was a problem 2 months ago. I am unaware if other circumstances arose that stopped this process. I do know they were custom building all the wood structures inside that space themselves and had a bunch of money and time into the build out. This was an unexpected snag. I know they were really upset with this city and some of the resistance both with brick and mortar and the mobile concept.

(Please understand that this information is to the best of my knowledge and I am unaware if this is ALL of the problem, they won't return my messages)

The should go east. Like way east where the money is at.

That's odd. As of Jan. 6, they were still saying they hoped to open March 1.

They may have found an alternate location but I do know that their banner is down off the building on Bardstown road.

I don't even know anymore. I can barely keep up with my own shiz.

From facebook:

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=lf# ... 4121150056

To all of our loyal fans, we will no longer be opening a location on Bardstown road. While we have had some amazing times with Justyne, Charlie and Frank they have chosen to pursue other admirable pursuits. For Myself (Tom) I will be looking for an east end location, which I anticipate to take some time to find the special place and assemble a team. In the mean time my first goal and priority is to the craft of flour water and salt. I am energized about being able to take the time to develop in addition to wood oven pizza a diverse artisan bread and pastry line dedicated to a wood oven as well. I will also be hosting/catering small charity events and participating in farmers markets this spring and summer to share artisan creations. Thanks for your continued support. Tom