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The Chop House Grille at The Village at North Elm has been sold to a group of investors and is now Graffiti’s Bistro (301 Pisgah Church Road, Greensboro; 545-1113).

Managing partner Larry Morgan, a former operations manager for the Chop House chain, says the new name, menu and look are meant to energize the restaurant.

“It’s a similar menu, but with an elaboration that takes it to a more diversified side,” Morgan said.

Along with a slightly new look that includes decorative artwork, lighting and more color, Graffiti’s Bistro is offering a spin on the previous menu, with most items 15 to 20 percent lower in price.

Graffiti’s aims to be a little more energetic than the previous brand, with nine wide-screen televisions providing news and sports and live jazz Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights.

Graffiti’s offers some beverage specials that include half-price wine selections on Tuesday and discount martinis from a list of 50 on Thursday.

Graffiti’s Bistro serves lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Dinner is served from 4:30 to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday and from 4:30 to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, with the lounge remaining open about an hour past dinner each night.