Charlottesville, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – On Cville Right Now, host Adam Hawes spoke with Simon Davidson of Charlottesville29.com, who shared that Umma’s, a beloved local restaurant known for its Korean cuisine, has officially closed. Davidson reflected on the restaurant’s legacy, saying, “To my view, they are just giants in the Charlottesville food world.” Umma’s, founded by Kelsey and Jen Naylor, also hosted a popular farmer’s market that ended alongside the restaurant’s closure.

Davidson emphasized the impact of the closing, noting that the Naylors have been pillars of the local food scene. With Umma’s now closed, the Charlottesville community is left reflecting on the contributions of the Naylors as they move on to new endeavors.

Listen to the full conversation here: