NAPOLI FOODS CUSTOMER SPOTLIGHT
History: Ed was introduced to the pizza business 25 years ago working in a friend’s restaurant. He and his business partner opened their first restaurant in 2003 in Bristol, Connecticut named Vivaldi’s, which serves NY style pizza. With their success, they expended to 5 locations around Connecticut. Ed and his partner also opened PizzaPie, which serves wood fired pizza in a cozy, inviting environment. PizzaPie offers catering, delivery and pick-up options in their locations in Plainville and Cromwell, Connecticut. In addition to these authentic Italian cuisine locations, Ed opened up a third chain of restaurants called Gyro Love. Gyro Love serves Greek food in a fast casual dining atmosphere. What is the most popular item on the menu? His Gyro Love chain is known for their Signature Homemade Pita Bread. How has your business adapted during the COVID-19 crisis? The first couple of weeks were hard because people were shocked and uneasy by what was going on. From then on business has picked up, especially with delivery options at his PizzaPie locations. What sets your restaurant apart from the competition? The quality of ingredients they invest in sets them apart, as well as great service. Also, having a variety of both Greek and Italian food to offer at the same physical location, offers a desired taste for everyone. Why work with Napoli Foods? From the time that Ed started working with Napoli Foods in 2008, they have offered him high quality products and his salesman goes above and beyond. Any advice for other restaurant owners? Never give up, he says.
Location: 136 Berlin RD, Cromwell, CT 06416 Phone: (860) 613-0050 Website woodfiredpizzapie.com
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