Carmelo Anthony, who turned 34-years-old today (May 29), is celebrating with his new venture into sports bars and pizza joints. The NBA star’s merge into the food and hospitality industry is coming by the way of a $5 million investment alongside the Somerset Hospitality Group. The plan is to roll out a nationwide chain of sports bars and pizza restaurants, according to The Post. “I am excited about the prospects of partnering with The Ainsworth and Nobody’s Pizza — combining food, entertainment, sports and real estate,” Anthony said in a statement to Side Dish. “We plan to … use our investor base of professional athletes and influencers to promote operations and growth. Side-by-side openings are just being planned and it is too soon to know where.” Carmelo Anthony’s initial investment is in a South Bronx pizza joint called Nobody’s Pizza. Secondly, Anthony is partnering with The Ainsworth, a chain of pubs known for their viral hit the “24-karat chicken wings.” Approximately 20-30 locations will be opened in the span of seven years. All restaurants will be located near sports stadiums across the U.S., although the first location may very well be in Nashville, Tennessee.
