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Ellicott City Today
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Pizza Bistro Coming to Tersiguel's Building in Old Ellicott City
River House Pizza Co. is opening a new location in the former Tersiguel's restaurant space.
Apr. 16, 2026 at 8:56pm
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The opening of a new pizza-focused restaurant in Old Ellicott City's former Tersiguel's building promises to bring a fresh culinary energy to the neighborhood.Ellicott City TodayAfter the closure of the beloved Tersiguel's restaurant in Old Ellicott City in December 2025, the building at 8293 Main Street has been purchased by Nathan Sowers and his wife Kimberly Kepnes. They are renovating the space to open a new location of their River House Pizza Co. restaurant, bringing a new pizza-focused dining option to the neighborhood.
Why it matters
The arrival of River House Pizza Co. in the former Tersiguel's space is seen as a positive development for the Old Ellicott City community, as it will help fill a vacant restaurant location and contribute to the area's vibrant dining scene. The new restaurant is expected to draw customers and support other local businesses in the neighborhood.
The details
Sowers has a long history with Tersiguel's, having worked there as an apprentice while he was a stay-at-home dad. He later focused on bread-making and pizza, leading to the creation of River House Pizza Co. The new location will be the second for the restaurant, which previously operated out of Lot D in Ellicott City before moving to a larger space on Baltimore National Pike. Mark Hemmis, who owns The Phoenix on Upper Main and is the treasurer of the Ellicott City Partnership, is looking forward to the new restaurant and believes it will be a valuable addition to the community.
- Tersiguel's restaurant closed in December 2025 after 50 years of operation.
- Sowers and Kepnes purchased the Tersiguel's building in early 2026.
- Renovation work is currently underway to transform the space into the new River House Pizza Co. location.
The players
Nathan Sowers
The owner of River House Pizza Co. who is renovating the former Tersiguel's building to open a new location of his restaurant.
Kimberly Kepnes
Nathan Sowers' wife, who is partnering with him on the new River House Pizza Co. location.
Mark Hemmis
The owner of The Phoenix on Upper Main and the treasurer of the Ellicott City Partnership, who is looking forward to the new River House Pizza Co. restaurant in the neighborhood.
Tersiguel's
The beloved restaurant that previously occupied the building at 8293 Main Street in Old Ellicott City, which closed in December 2025 after 50 years of operation.
River House Pizza Co.
The pizza-focused restaurant owned by Nathan Sowers and Kimberly Kepnes, which is opening a new location in the former Tersiguel's building.
What they’re saying
“I have no idea what's going on inside, but I know it's going to be amazing. I'm delighted to have them in town. This town needs more restaurants, not less. A vibrant dining scene benefits everybody in town. It benefits all the merchants. It benefits the other restaurants.”
— Mark Hemmis, Owner of The Phoenix on Upper Main and Treasurer of Ellicott City Partnership
What’s next
Sowers and Kepnes are currently in the process of renovating the former Tersiguel's building to prepare for the opening of the new River House Pizza Co. location. An exact timeline for the opening has not been provided, but Hemmis expects Sowers will want to open the new restaurant 'as soon as possible' while ensuring the renovations are done properly.
The takeaway
The arrival of River House Pizza Co. in the former Tersiguel's space is seen as a positive development for the Old Ellicott City community, as it will help fill a vacant restaurant location and contribute to the area's vibrant dining scene. The new restaurant is expected to draw customers and support other local businesses in the neighborhood, further strengthening the community's culinary offerings.
