Mafiaoza's Selected As Lead Restaurant In Nashville's Cumberland Yacht Harbor

MAFIAoZA's, Nashville's popular, 1920s New York-style Italian restaurant, will be the lead restaurant at Nashville's Cumberland Yacht Harbor luxury waterfront community announced Alex Marks, Senior Vice President of Tower Investments, LLC, which owns majority interest in the project that will break ground on November 29. MAFIAoZA's, a favorite on the Nashville dining scene since its opening in 2003, is the first business named to occupy a portion of the 33,000 square feet of space available for restaurants and specialty retail shops at Cumberland Yacht Harbor, located 10 minutes from Riverfront Park in downtown Nashville. It is anticipated that MAFIAoZA's will occupy approximately 7,800 square feet of space, plus a 2,400 square foot outdoor dining area overlooking the harbor, at The Lighthouse, Cumberland Yacht Harbor's commercial center, which will front on Lebanon Road near Briley Parkway.

"This additional MAFIAoZA's location will be enjoyed by everyone, including both residents of Cumberland Yacht Harbor and residents of the adjacent neighborhoods and surrounding communities," said Marks. "MAFIAoZA's fills the bill by offering an authentic Italian menu, featuring flavorful New York pizzas, authentic Old World pasta dishes, and an extensive wine list featuring New and Old World selections -- all served in a comfortable, welcoming setting."

MAFIAoZA's at Cumberland Yacht Harbor will be the second Nashville location for the acclaimed restaurant. The original MAFIAoZA's, located at 2400 12th Avenue South, has been serving capacity crowds since it was launched by Lars Kopperud and Michael Dolan. The 320-seat restaurant quickly earned a solid reputation throughout the region for its innovative dishes and flavorful Italian fare crafted by Corporate Chef and Catering Director Brett Corrieri.

"Our restaurant team is very excited to be a part of Cumberland Yacht Harbor, which is playing a lead role in introducing a vibrant new lifestyle to our city," said Dolan, Co-owner and Chief Manager of MAFIAoZA's. "Cumberland Yacht Harbor is attracting national attention and offers us a great opportunity to introduce the excellent Italian offerings at MAFIAoZA's to an even wider group of diners."

"Patrons at our new location at 252 Donelson Hills Drive will be able to enjoy time with friends and family on the great patio area overlooking the Cumberland Yacht Harbor," added Kopperud, Co-Owner and General Manager of MAFIAoZA's. "We think this space with its spacious dining area will also be well-suited for corporate and private parties, meetings and receptions. Like our original location, we'll be offering several special events and wine tastings, as well."

The Cumberland Yacht Harbor is located on a 43-acre site on the Cumberland River at Mill Creek, near the intersection of Briley Parkway and Lebanon Road. The project features luxury villas constructed alongside a 13.5-acre harbor with a marina accommodating more than 200 boats up to 100 feet in length. There will also be public docks and slips for transient boats. The Nashville Yacht Club, one of the oldest chartered yacht clubs in Tennessee, has indicated its intent to use Cumberland Yacht Harbor's marina as its permanent home.

In addition to Tower Investments, the team of partners developing the Cumberland Yacht Harbor includes Hardaway Group, Inc., Nashville; Parkes Development Group, LLC, Franklin; and Varallo Investment Properties, LLC, Nashville. Laura Baugh with Worth Properties, LLC, leads the team of exclusive listing agents selling Cumberland Yacht Harbor villas, which are priced starting at $349,000.

"Every aspect of Cumberland Yacht Harbor is top-tier," noted Marks. "MAFIAoZA's attention to service and quality represent a perfect fit for The Lighthouse at Cumberlan