Raleigh’s GEM is closed for good. A popular restaurant group is taking over

One of the Triangle’s busiest restaurant owners is building a new project in East End Market, taking over for a popular but short-lived restaurant.

The owners of Chido Tacos, the wildly popular counter-service taquerias, will open Casa Nama sometime in late 2026. This new upscale fusion spot will focus on Japanese cuisine specializing in sushi and Asian comfort food.

The announcement of Casa Nama means that Giorgios Epicurean Market is closed permanently…

Story continues

TRENDING NOW

LATEST LOCAL NEWS