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| - My friend took me to this little quaint, casual New York style pizza place. Self seating for about 30 people. When we walked in, Frankie was seating a party of 14. He acknowledged us right away and we went ahead and took a seat. Once he and his employee Gary, got their orders and had them settled, he came over. Frankie is in his element with customer service. We took our time checking out the place and the menu. The place is clean, including the bathroom. Simple menu with pizza, pasta, hot and cold subs, salads, and calzones. Cannoli and cheesecake for dessert. Lunch specials are available with single slices. Very affordable.
Our meal started off with garlic knots. Frankie has experimented with recipes for the "sauce" and has wonderful blend of olive oil and garlic for the knots. They are served with little cup of marinara sauce. Nicely baked with the right amount of doughy center. These are a must have. We both chose greek salads and calzones for the meal. The salad dressing is one of Frankies recipes, just the right amount of taste and tang.
The cheese calzone was just the right blend of cheeses. Any of the pizza toppings can be used in the stuffing for the calzones, and my dinner partner decided on mushrooms and chicken. I couldn't believe the amount of chicken and mushrooms. So very tasty. Found out that Frankie has his own recipe for the dough and the dough is made in the kitchen. Very good! All of the ingredients are fresh, and he has perfected the right amount of spices, which really brings out the great flavors of the food. For dessert, I couldn't pass up a cannoli. Fresh, homemade by Frankie. Mmmm, good!
While we were there, another family came in for dinner - customer service was great for everyone. The atmosphere is like being in the family kitchen with great conversation, kids having fun, and Frankie having fun leaning over the counter talking to a couple of the guys that had gotten up from the big party, and were now hanging out at the counter. This is a feel-good place to visit. Hopefully Gary will be there also. Gary is a transplant from New York and in his element with customer service. Lots of fun. We drove down from Scottsdale to try this place, and this is difinitely being put on my favorites lists. Take the time to stop in here.
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