Pizza Nova celebrates at Toronto's Liberty Grand with over 600 cherished guests
TORONTO, May 29, 2013 /CNW/ - The Pizza Nova story began in 1963, when four young Italian brothers opened their very first pizzeria at the corner of Lawrence Avenue and Kennedy Road in Scarborough.
50 years ago pizza wasn't a dining staple like it is today. Many people had never tried pizza and those who had, viewed pizza as a treat and particularly as a late night snack. The first Pizza Nova restaurant opened at 4pm, with the dream of providing Canadians a taste of Italy, and was busiest at 10pm. Their dough and sauce were made fresh every day in the restaurant, and there were only 4 toppings available: Pepperoni, Mushroom, Green Peppers and Bacon.
Today, Pizza Nova is still family-owned and represents over 130 locations across Ontario, their dough is still made fresh daily with purified water and wheat from our Canadian Prairies. Their famous sauce is made only with the finest vine-ripened tomatoes from California. Their mozzarella is brought to you by our Canadian Dairy Farmers, and their pepperoni is a custom recipe produced exclusively for Pizza Nova right here in Canada. Pizza Nova customers Taste the Difference.
On Wednesday May 22nd at Toronto's Liberty Grand Entertainment Complex, over 600 cherished guests comprised of staff, franchisees, suppliers, friends and family celebrated 50 years of Pizza Nova, in style. Guests dined on Italian delicacies, sipped on wine, Campari and Prosecco and indulged on an extravagant cake prepared by Joseph Montinaro of Dolcini.
Pizza Nova was also very proud to present a cheque to Variety Village for $76,010, representing funds raised on Tuesday May 14th during their 14th Annual "That's Amore Pizza for Kids" fundraiser.
Domenic Primucci, President of Pizza Nova presented 11 members of the Pizza Nova team, who have been with the company between 25 and 40 years, each with an award of recognition along with an all expenses paid vacation for two. And Sam Primucci, Pizza Nova's co-founder and CEO lovingly and passionately thanked their guests and honoured his family.
Domenic Primucci also presented this short video about the company. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pqXZmo_tS4Y
Guests were each presented with a gift basket that in addition to many items included a sampling of Pizza Nova's new PRIMUCCI line of fine foods including the PRIMUCCI Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Homestyle Tomato Sauce, Spicy Green Olives and a can of Italian Tomatoes. All PRIMUCCI products are soon to be available at participating Pizza Nova locations.
"Many things have changed over the years…" reminisced Sam Primucci "…but what will never change is Pizza Nova's commitment to serving only the finest product made with simply the best ingredients."
About Pizza Nova
Celebrating their 50th Anniversary, Toronto-based Pizza Nova is a family-operated business with over 130 locations in Southern Ontario. Lauded for their community work, they specialize in fresh toppings, serving over 4 million pizzas annually, and offer a wide range of menu items including salads, lasagna, panzerotti, toasted sandwiches, chicken wings, BBQ Back Ribs and FOCACCIA BARESE™. Pizza Nova locations offer delivery, pickup, online ordering and some sit-down service. Visit www.pizzanova.com
Video with caption: "Video: Pizza Nova's 50th Anniversary ". Video available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pqXZmo_tS4Y
Image with caption: "From Left to Right: Pizza Nova Co-Founder and CEO Same Primucci; his wife Gemma Primucci; Matthew Hoffman, Variety Village ambassador; Domenic Primucci President of Pizza Nova cut the 50th Anniversary Pizza Nova cake prepared by Dolcini; as MP Judy Sgro and guests look on.(CNW Group/Pizza Nova)". Image available at: http://photos.newswire.ca/images/download/20130529_C2621_PHOTO_EN_27123.jpg
Image with caption: "Wait staff of the Liberty Grand Entertainment Complex don Pizza Nova 50th Anniversary aprons as they serve over 600 of Pizza Nova's guests on Wednesday May 22nd 2013. (CNW Group/Pizza Nova)". Image available at: http://photos.newswire.ca/images/download/20130529_C2621_PHOTO_EN_27124.jpg
SOURCE: Pizza Nova
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