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Ever since Henri Najem opened Bella Vita Ristorante 10 years ago, he always wanted to expand the concept to other parts of the country. This week, Henri along with Geist agent Tim Durham and rapper Ludacris signed a lease in a new upscale shopping mall across from the Charlotte Bobcat’s arena in North Carolina.
“I’ve always wanted to take our Bella Vita concept to another upscale area and this deal just fell into my lap,” said Najem.
Through the developer of the new retail center in Charlotte, Najem heard that PF Changs and Cheesecake Factory were already committed. Positioning an upscale yet affordable Italian restaurant like Bella Vita in the mix “just made sense.”
When asked about Ludacris, Najem admitted he could not pick him out of a crowd before his introduction through Durham two months ago.
“He came in for dinner that night of the Corey Christmas Tree Tour in December and I didn’t even know who he was really.”
No word on when the restaurant will open.
Hey, Henri best of luck, just so u know that your number one server is a Kelley school grad that works at Verizon making 70gs a year and still working for you on the weekends because I respect you and I am a worker that is a go ghetta! I am have been number for the last 4 years. I do what I do because of my work ethic. We are one in the same. Regardless of the future, I have nothing but respect for you and Tim D.
-Chad Ehret
Typo I have been number one for the past 4 years