ATAPCO PROPERTIES ANNOUNCES OPENING OF VIVA ITALIAN KITCHEN PIZZA BAR IN ELKRIDGE

Tech-Forward Concept from Facci Ristorante Owner Gina Palma Introduces TipFree, Robotic Dining to Maryland
ELKRIDGE, MD – Atapco Properties is pleased to announce the grand opening of ViVa Italian Kitchen Pizza Bar, located at 7600 Hearthside Way in Elkridge. The latest venture from Gina Palma—the visionary behind the acclaimed Facci Ristorante—ViVa blends authentic Italian flavors with modern American favorites and cutting-edge hospitality technology.

Spanning over 3,500 square feet with an expansive 800-square-foot outdoor patio, ViVa offers a diverse menu featuring signature Italian cuisine alongside American staples like wings, burgers, and cheesesteaks.

The restaurant’s defining feature is its seamless integration of robotics. Upon arrival, guests are welcomed by a virtual hostess and seated via a streamlined self-service system. To provide a highefficiency, tip-free dining experience, guests order via QR codes, while a fleet of four OrionStar Robotics robots handles table delivery. For those who prefer a traditional touch, physical menus and “call buttons” for human assistance are readily available. “ViVa represents a bold step forward in the dining experience,” said Gina Palma. “By leveraging technology for service, we can focus on delivering high-quality food in a vibrant, modern atmosphere.”

This marks Palma’s fourth location in the Greater Baltimore area, following the success of Facci Ristorante in Laurel (2010), Turf Valley (2013), and the Inner Harbor (2024).
ViVa Italian Kitchen Pizza Bar is open seven days a week for lunch, dinner, and happy hour.

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Atapco Properties is a wholly owned subsidiary of American Trading and Production Corporation, which was originally formed in 1931 to consolidate, expand and diversify the business activities of the Blaustein family, the founders of the American Oil Company (AMOCO). Atapco Properties is active in Maryland, Indiana, Delaware, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Virginia, developing state-of-the-art industrial, retail, residential, office and mixed-use projects with an emphasis on sustainability and green building standards. For more information on Atapco Properties, visit www.atapcoproperties.com.

Media Contact:
Sally Zabel
Atapco Properties, Marketing and Communications Manager
szabel@atapco.com