On Friday, April 24, Izzo’s Pizzeria in
REO Town hosted its official grand opening, celebrating with an all day, all-you-can-eat pizza buffet, to give customers a taste of the many options the pizzeria offers.
Geno Abbey and Mary Izzo opened the 1,200 sq ft pizzeria right next door to Izzo’s Pub in December of last year, and have intended to have an official grand opening for some time.
The weather was perfect for the official grand opening, enabling the use of the pizzeria’s outdoor patio.
“The turnout was fabulous,” says Abbey. “The place was packed to the capacity, and [Mayor Virg Bernero] was here in the afternoon. I had the chance to teach him how to toss pizza dough which was really exciting, and very fun. He was very supportive.”
Before being cooked in a stone oven, Abbey impressively tosses and twirls the dough through the air. He has been making Neapolitan-style pizza since he was 18 and is passionate about his work.
“Our REO Town Board was here, too. They were also very supportive,” adds Abbey. “The patio was packed, the weather cooperated and it was an absolutely fantastic grand opening.”
Source: Geno Abbey, Izzo’s Pub & Pizzeria
Suban Nur Cooley, interim development news editor, can be reached
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All Photographs © Dave Trumpie
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