It’s taken nearly six months to dry out, clean up, and rebuild the walls and floors, but The Loop, Kipos Greek Taverna and other local favorites at Eastgate Crossing in Chapel Hill are on the verge of a fresh start in 2026.
The Loop still has a few more weeks of construction left, but the goal is a late January reopening, owner Scott Novak said. Diners will see the same layout and menu, but the decor will be updated to a black-and-white theme with pops of color, similar to the Durham location, he said.
“I miss the food. I miss the customers. I know so many of them personally, and they’re good people, and they’ve been reaching out,” Novak said. “There’s been a really great response from everybody.”…