Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana
Pizza restaurant
Introduction
History
- ๐ Founder: Frank Pepe, born in Maiori, Italy, immigrated to the U.S. in 1909.
- ๐ ๏ธ Early Work: Worked in local factories before starting his pizza business.
- ๐ Tomato Pies: Began by selling tomato pies from a wagon in Wooster Square.
- ๐ First Location: Opened the first pizzeria at 163 Wooster Street in 1925.
- ๐ฅ Coal-Fired Oven: Introduced the New Haven-style thin-crust pizza baked in a coal-fired oven.
- ๐ข Expansion: Moved to 157 Wooster Street in 1936, which remains the main location.
- ๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ Family Business: The pizzeria has been run by Pepe's descendants since his death in 1969.
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Menu
- ๐ Specialty Pies: Includes the famous White Clam Pie.
- ๐ Tomato Pie: Original recipe with tomatoes, grated pecorino romano cheese, garlic, oregano, and olive oil.
- ๐ง Mozzarella: Considered a topping, not a standard ingredient.
- ๐ฅ Salads: Various fresh salads available.
- ๐ฐ Desserts: Selection of desserts to complement the meal.
- ๐ฅค Beverages: Features Foxon Park sodas, beer, and wine.
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Locations
- ๐ New Haven, CT: Original location at 157 Wooster Street.
- ๐ Fairfield, CT: Opened in March 2006.
- ๐ Manchester, CT: Opened in September 2007.
- ๐ Uncasville, CT: Located inside Mohegan Sun, opened in June 2009.
- ๐ Yonkers, NY: Opened in November 2009.
- ๐ Danbury, CT: Opened in January 2011.
- ๐ West Hartford, CT: Opened in September 2013.
- ๐ Chestnut Hill, MA: Opened in December 2015.
- ๐ Waterbury, CT: Opened in April 2017.
- ๐ Warwick, RI: Opened in April 2018.
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Awards
- ๐ James Beard Foundation: Named to the list of 'America's Classics' in 1999.
- ๐บ History Channel: Recognized as the originator of New Haven-style pizza in 2006.
- ๐ The Guardian: Named 'Best Pizza on Earth' in 2009.
- ๐ฅ GQ Magazine: Ranked 12th best pizza in the country in 2009.
- ๐ Connecticut Magazine: Named best pizza in the state in 2009.
- ๐๏ธ Connecticut Hospitality Hall of Fame: Inducted in 2010.
- ๐ Zagat: Best pizza in Connecticut in 2013.
- ๐บ๐ธ The Daily Meal: Best pizza in the country in 2013 and 2014.
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Visitor Information
- ๐ Address: 157 Wooster Street, New Haven, CT 06511.
- ๐ Phone: (203) 865-5762.
- โฐ Hours: Open daily from 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM for dine-in, and until 10:30 PM for takeout.
- ๐ซ Reservations: Not taken, so plan accordingly.
- ๐ ฟ๏ธ Parking: Available nearby, but can be limited during peak hours.
- ๐ณ Payment: Accepts major credit cards and cash.
- ๐ฑ Pepe's Rewards: Join to earn free pizza and receive exclusive offers.
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Notable Visitors
- ๐ค Frank Sinatra: Preferred Sally's Apizza, Pepe's rival.
- ๐ฌ Paul Giamatti: Loyal Pepe's customer.
- ๐บ Henry Winkler: Regular visitor.
- ๐ธ Lyle Lovett: Known to dine at Pepe's.
- ๐ด Alex Guarnaschelli: Celebrity chef and fan.
- ๐ Bobby Flay: Famous chef who enjoys Pepe's pizza.
- ๐ฅ Ron Howard: Frequent visitor.
- ๐ Ray Allen: NBA star who dines at Pepe's.
- ๐ญ Meryl Streep: Renowned actress and Pepe's fan.
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| Travel Information |
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| ๐ย ย ย Phone: (203) 865-5762 |
| ๐ย ย ย Website: https://pepespizzeria.com/ |
| ๐ย ย ย Hours: See hours |
| ๐ย ย ย Address: 157 Wooster St, New Haven, CT 06511 |
๐ย ย ย Profiles:      |
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