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New KY pizza restaurant opening with free lunch for first responders

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  • PARLOUR Pizza + Pints opens April 9 at 241 Eastern Bypass.
  • April 7 hosts a hosted lunch for invited first responders and city workers.
  • April 8 VIP night donates all proceeds to CASA and Madison County Animal Care & Control.

Parlour Pizza + Pints is kicking off its new Richmond location in April with special events to support Central Kentucky.

The Indiana-based chain, which has a location in Lexington on Harrodsburg Road, is opening the first week of April at 241 Eastern Bypass in the former Hooters, about a mile from Eastern Kentucky University in Richmond, with a multi-day celebration.

“Expanding PARLOUR Pizza + Pints into Richmond is an exciting milestone for our team,” said Don Robinson, CEO and president of PARLOUR Pizza + Pints. “We’ve seen how strong community support has helped our Lexington location thrive, and we are eager to bring the same great food, ambiance, and hospitality to Richmond while continuing to invest in the region.”

The restaurant is known for its hand-crafted pizza and calzones, grinders, wings and craft beer.

Coming soon to Richmond: PARLOUR Pizza + Pints is officially opening its Richmond location on Eastern Bypass in April.
Coming soon to Richmond: PARLOUR Pizza + Pints is officially opening its Richmond location on Eastern Bypass in April. Provided

On April 7, the restaurant will welcome first responders and city workers from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Local police, fire, EMS and public safety officials are invited to a hosted lunch in recognition of their service to the Richmond community, according to a news release.

That event there will be an invitation-only youth sports night celebrating local sports programs.

PARLOUR, an Indiana-based pizza chain, has a menu of craft pizza options including “The Dr,” with an olive oil base, sliced provolone, shredded mozzarella, sliced green peppers, sliced red onions, smoked chicken bacon, jalapenos, sliced roma tomatoes and house-made peppercorn ranch drizzle.
PARLOUR, an Indiana-based pizza chain, has a menu of craft pizza options including “The Dr,” with an olive oil base, sliced provolone, shredded mozzarella, sliced green peppers, sliced red onions, smoked chicken bacon, jalapenos, sliced roma tomatoes and house-made peppercorn ranch drizzle. Provided

On April 8, VIP Charity Night from 6 to 9 p.m. will benefit local nonprofit partners and invited guests, with all proceeds donated to CASA and the Madison County Animal Care & Control.

PARLOUR serves pizza, grinders and smoked chicken wings.
PARLOUR serves pizza, grinders and smoked chicken wings. Provided
PARLOUR’s menu also has grinders like this chicken bacon ranch sandwich.
PARLOUR’s menu also has grinders like this chicken bacon ranch sandwich. Provided

The grand opening and ribbon cutting will be at 10 a.m. April 9, and then doors will open to the public.

PARLOUR Pizza + Pints

Where: 241 Eastern Bypass in Richmond, KY 40475

Hours: Sunday through Thursday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Online: eatparlour.com

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