Since 1960~ Ominick Pulieri Was Born in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania to Italian-Immigrant Parents
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~Since 1960~ ominick Pulieri was born in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania to Italian-immigrant parents. After high school, Dominick enrolled in KingsD College in Wilkes-Barre and graduated as a pre-med major, with a Bachelors Degree in Biology in 1964. In addition to founding Grotto Pizza, Dominick taught biology, general science and chemistry in the Smyrna Special School District from 1965 to 1970. From an early age, Dominick was making pizzas in his brother-in-law, Joseph Paglianite’s pizza restaurant in Harvey’s Lake, Pennsylvania. It was at Joe’s Pizza that Dominick’s passion for pizza was ignited. Still a pizza-only enterprise, Grotto Pizza continued as a seasonal business from May through October. Customers would take pizzas home at the end of each summer and freeze them in order to have the taste of Grotto Pizza through the winter. In 1974, Dominick opened Grotto Pizza as a year- round restaurant to meet the demands of his loyal guests. From these humble beginnings, Grotto Pizza has grown to multiple locations throughout the states of Delaware, Maryland and Pennsylvania. Although Grotto Pizza has expanded beyond the small take-out stand, the company continues to adhere to its core values of excellent food, Dominick’s first dough mixer friendly guest service and community service. In 1960, Dominick, along with his brother-in-law, Joe and sister, Mary Jean Paglianite, ventured to Delaware to open a pizza restaurant. This was the birth of Grotto Pizza. During this first summer, pizza slices sold for 20 cents each and a whole pizza was $1.60. The challenge, however, was to introduce pizza in an area where it was not recognized. To create a market for his pizza, Dominick and his sister spent long hours talking to people and handing free samples to those who passed by his restaurant. In July of that summer, he noticed he was starting to get many repeat guests. It was the local Sussex County guests, and later the tourists, who put Grotto Pizza on the map. Dominick’s sister, Mary Jean Paglianite In the years that followed, Grotto Pizza continued to grow and prosper. In 1963, Grotto Pizza opened a second location on the boardwalk in Rehoboth Grotto Pizza thanks its loyal guests for Beach. In 1967, the original Rehoboth Avenue making it a legend in Delaware, Pennsylvania take-out stand moved to its present location in the and Maryland for over half a century! “Arcade Building.” Appetizers a beach tradition Beach Fries Wings reg (620 cal/serving, 2 servings) lg (620 cal/serving, 4 servings) Cheesy Beach Fries reg (680 cal/serving, 2 servings) lg (680 cal/serving, 4 servings) Loaded Sidewinder Fries sidewinder fries loaded with melted cheese, bacon, jalapeños and sour cream reg (735 cal/serving, 2 servings) lg (695 cal/serving, 4 servings) Our Famous Wings (added cal/serving) mild (45), hot (15), inferno (30), sweet red chili (30) or honey bbq (30) served with celery and choice of ranch or blue cheese (add 10–50 cal) Wings Loaded 8 wings – (375 cal/serving, 4 servings) Sidewinder Fries 16 wings – (375 cal/serving, 8 servings) 24 wings – (375 cal/serving, 12 servings) Jumbo Chicken Tenders 50 wings – (375 cal/serving, 25 servings) all-white chicken breast, with your choice of dipping sauce (435–470 cal/serving, 2 servings) Boneless Wings 10 pieces – (245 cal/serving, 5 servings) Gourmet Breaded Onion Rings 20 pieces – (245 cal/serving, 10 servings) large, tender, sweet golden brown 30 pieces – (245 cal/serving, 15 servings) onion rings (285 cal/serving, 3 servings) 60 pieces – (245 cal/serving, 30 servings) Broccoli and Cheese Bites Boneless broccoli and melted cheddar... Wings a great combo (360 cal/serving, 2 servings) Cheese Sticks mozzarella cheese lightly battered, served with our Grotto marinara sauce (625 cal/serving, 2 servings) Soup Bruschetta Bruschetta fresh marinated tomatoes, basil, garlic, onions and extra virgin olive oil, served with toasted artisan bread (230 cal/serving, 4 servings) Homemade Breadsticks Grotto’s own homemade garlic breadsticks French Onion Soup (220 cal/serving, 3 servings) add melted cheese (add 110 cal/serving) Classic French Onion Soup award winning French onion soup topped with our Appetizer Combo special blend of cheeses (420 cal) Grotto’s ultimate combination: boneless wings, onion rings, cheese sticks, broccoli bites and beach fries Soup of the Day (160–560 cal) (big enough to share) (490 cal/serving, 4 servings) 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice, but calorie needs may vary. Additional nutrition information available upon request. Regular 12" (pizza:190 cal/slice, 8 slices) Large 16" (pizza:330 cal/slice, 8 slices) Toppings Premium Toppings (added cal/slice, reg/lg pizza) (added cal/slice, reg/lg pizza) pepperoni (20/40) . local PA mushrooms (5/5) sausage (35/60) . ham (5/15) . bacon (20/45) extra cheese (35/90) . sweet peppers (5/10) ground beef (20/50) . caramelized onions (15/25) broccoli (5/5) . onions (5/5) . jalapeños (5/5) marinated spinach (10/25) . prosciutto (20/35) black olives (10/20) . pineapple (5/10) roasted red peppers (5/10) . feta cheese (20/35) diced tomatoes (5/5) roasted artichokes (5/10) . anchovies (5/10) Our Specialty Pizzas The Baker’s Choice Baker’s Choice pepperoni, mushrooms, sweet peppers, sausage, onion, garlic and extra cheese reg (pizza:290 cal/slice, 8 slices) lg (pizza:530 cal/slice, 8 slices) The Meat Lovers america’s favorite… pepperoni, sausage and ground beef reg (pizza:260 cal/slice, 8 slices) lg (pizza:470 cal/slice, 8 slices) The Grand Fiesta grilled chicken, tomato, roasted corn, red pepper, onion and pepperjack cheese topped with chipotle sauce reg (pizza:250 cal/slice, 8 slices) lg (pizza:470 cal/slice, 8 slices) The Classic Margherita fresh tomatoes, onion, garlic and extra virgin olive oil, Grand Fiesta topped with fresh mozzarella and basil reg (pizza:170 cal/slice, 8 slices) lg (pizza:310 cal/slice, 8 slices) The Buffalo Chicken spicy chicken breast topped with our zesty wing sauce reg (pizza:240 cal/slice, 8 slices) lg (pizza:410 cal/slice, 8 slices) The Pepperoni Extravaganza pepperoni, pepperoni and more pepperoni!!! reg (pizza:290 cal/slice, 8 slices) lg (pizza:510 cal/slice, 8 slices) 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice, but calorie needs may vary. Additional nutrition information available upon request. Our Specialty Pizzas The Philly Cheesesteak Milano thinly sliced ribeye steak, chopped philly style with caramelized onions reg (pizza:220 cal/slice, 8 slices) lg (pizza:380 cal/slice, 8 slices) The Grande a stuffed pizza filled with any topping of your choice, onion and a hint of garlic… cheesy, thick, delicious reg (pizza:350 cal/slice, 8 slices) lg (pizza:530 cal/slice, 8 slices) Gluten-free Pizza a tender, crispy, gluten-free crust topped with our special Grotto cheese and sauce 9” personal (pizza:180 cal/slice, 4 slices) 12” regular (pizza:162 cal/slice, 8 slices) Philly Cheesesteak The Milano The Milano roasted roma tomatoes flavored with olive oil, savory herbs and spices; topped with a unique Grotto Pizza blend of cheeses reg (pizza:160 cal/slice, 8 slices) lg (pizza:280 cal/slice, 8 slices) The Roasted Vegetable Milano roasted tomato, spinach and artichoke hearts baked with our special milano style cheese The Bianco reg (pizza:170 cal/slice, 8 slices) lg (pizza:320 cal/slice, 8 slices) The Bianco Roasted a white pizza with onion and a special blend of spices Vegetable reg (pizza:250 cal/slice, 8 slices) Milano lg (pizza:420 cal/slice, 8 slices) The Hawaiian a white pizza topped with ham and sweet pineapple reg (pizza:200 cal/slice, 8 slices) lg (pizza:370 cal/slice, 8 slices) The Veggie Bianco our bianco pizza with roasted veggies and a special blend of spices reg (pizza:250 cal/slice, 8 slices) lg (pizza:420 cal/slice, 8 slices) Veggie Bianco Pizza for One Grotto Junior a personal pizza (pizza:200 cal/slice, 4 slices) toppings (add 5–60 cal) Grotto Junior Bianco a personal bianco pizza (pizza:270 cal/slice, 4 slices) toppings (add 5–60 cal/slice) Traditional Cheese Slice (330 cal) **Menu items and prices are subject to change. toppings (add 5–90 cal/slice) Warning: Some menu items may contain peanut oil, peanuts, shellfish and/or milk products. Consuming Pepperoni Slice (370 cal) raw or undercooked meat may increase your chances of contracting a foodborne illness. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice, but calorie needs may vary. Additional nutrition information available upon request. Calzones The Grotto Calzone Grotto’s unique blend of cheeses, fresh basil and sliced Grotto Calzone meatballs in our own Grotto sauce (820 cal/serving, 2 servings) Cheese Calzone oven-baked calzone loaded with Grotto’s unique blend of cheeses (630 cal/serving, 2 servings) Verdi Calzone spinach marinated in extra virgin olive oil and garlic, with Grotto’s unique blend of cheeses (680 cal/serving, 2 servings) Pepperoni Calzone oven-baked calzone loaded with pepperoni and Grotto’s unique blend of cheeses (750 cal/serving, 2 servings) Roasted Veggie Calzone fire-roasted peppers, mushrooms, broccoli and Grotto’s unique blend of cheeses (680 cal/serving, 2 servings) Roasted Veggie Calzone Bolis Beef Boli seasoned beef mixed with Grotto’s own marinara sauce and cheese (550 cal/serving, 2 servings) Verdi Boli spinach marinated in extra virgin olive oil, garlic and cheese (430 cal/serving, 2 servings) Stromboli genoa salami, imported ham, capicola, pepperoni and cheese (500 cal/serving, 2 servings) Verdi Boli Stromboli Cheesesteak Boli thinly sliced ribeye steak chopped philly style and cheese (530 cal/serving, 2 servings) Chicken Cheesesteak Boli philly style chopped all-white chicken and cheese (440 cal/serving, 2 servings) Santa Fe Boli philly style chopped all-white chicken, roasted corn & tomato salsa and pepperjack cheese; served with sour cream (560 cal/serving, 2 servings) Buffalo Chicken Boli chicken breast in our zesty wing sauce and cheese (500 cal/serving, 2 servings) Pepperoni Boli loaded with pepperoni and cheese (460 cal/serving, 2 servings) Santa Fe Boli 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice, but calorie needs may vary.