Ralph Sampson’s restaurant Grand Opening is Friday through weekend
Posted on Thursday, Apr. 7, 2022, 10:57 pm
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By Jerry Ratcliffe
Hall of Famer Ralph Sampson stands in front of ‘Ralph’s House’ mural that adorns his restaurant, Ralph Sampson’s American Tap Room.
The Grand Opening of Ralph Sampson’s American Tap Room is set for Friday through Sunday this weekend, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony scheduled for 2 p.m. Friday.
Sampson — a three-time National Player of the Year and a member of the Basketball Hall of Fame — will be there for the launch along with Warren Thompson, current and former UVA athletes and more.
There will be a dinner service to follow the ceremony along with a live DJ, photo booth, face painter, giveaways and more.
On Saturday beginning at 11 a.m., a family-friendly brunch is available. Sunday, dinner service begins at 4 p.m. On both days, a live DJ will entertain along with a face painter, photo booth and giveaways.
Ten percent of all weekend proceeds will benefit the Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Virginia, the Ron Brown Scholar Program and the Ridley Scholarship Program.
Sampson’s features a wide menu, including such temptations as the Tony Bennett steak, the Coach Holland meatloaf, and, of course, the Sampson Burger.
Reservations are recommended.
