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The Paper | Thursday, October 30, 2014
City Square Pizza now serving it up in Hoschton By FARAH BOHANNON
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In downtown Hoschton, Vinnie Oriolo and Carlos Paz recently opened City Square Pizza, a hometown pizzeria that only uses fresh — never frozen — ingredients. The men say believe that Hoschton is the perfect place for a high-quality pizzeria where people can gather and feel comfortable. The restaurant is located at the far left of City Square next to Larry’s Garage, and the owners says they are ready to wow their customers with their New York style, handtossed pizzas. Excellent customer service is something Oriolo and Paz are passionate about and will provide their customers with not only delicious pizza, but a pleasant overall experience. They have past experience in the restaurant business, so they are familiar with the ins and outs of owning and operating a restaurant. “We are a pizzeria that focuses on customer service as well as creating the best quality of food,” said Oriolo. “We offer a friendly place for people to eat or even as a place where they can take food to go.” The inside of the establishment is open and casual while offering plentiful seating for customers. The environment is family-friendly and also convenient for groups who want to eat and gather inside. There are also flat-screen televisions that surround the restaurant so customers can enjoy sports or whatever is popular to watch among them. The menu features a list of various pizzas such as their specialty pies, but customers can build their own pizzas with toppings if desired. Since the pizzas are New York style, the crust is thin. Calzones, strombolis and garlic knots are available as well, and the owners say that the buttery knots of bread have been extremely
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Mud Puppy Antiques open house set for Nov. 1 By LEANNE AKIN
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Vinnie Oriolo, L, Carlos Paz, R, are focusing on quality, fresh ingredients and customer service at their new pizzeria. popular already. Oriolo says they have invested in a deep fryer, so the plan is to serve chicken wings and French fries in the near future. Oriolo and Paz say they are open to menu suggestions if there are customers who want a specific item that is not currently sold. The menu will continue to expand as time goes on — possibly desserts, like different types of cheesecake. There are also specials that are great deals that should not be passed up. On Tuesdays and Wednesdays, extra-large cheese pizzas are only $10. Customers can also order two pepperoni or cheese pizza slices with a drink for only $5 every day that the store is open, which is Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. “The plan is for City Square Pizza to be a permanent part of Hoschton,” said Oriolo. “Customer service and quality ingredients are most important to us and I think keeping them as a priority will help us succeed.” City Square Pizza can be reached at 706-654-2489. Their Facebook page is
also updated regularly, so it is important to give them a “like” to stay current on happenings, specials, photos and much more. Visit City Square Pizza at www.facebook.com/citysquarepizza.
Mud Puppy Antiques is ready for its Nov. 1 grand opening and Christmas open house. Open since Sept. 27 at 7400 Spout Springs Road, Mud Puppy Antiques adds to the area’s attraction as an antiques destination. Carol McCarthy began Mud Puppy Antiques in Winder in her aunt’s home where Carol spent many days as a young girl. From that location, she expanded her operations in a historic downtown Auburn building before relocating to Flowery Branch to be a short 10-minute drive from her home. The store has a Flowery Branch postal address but a Braselton business license. On the back side of the bricked Duncan Place, the shop, with “Antiques” above the glass front looks out into the Kroger parking lot. Out front, we are lured inside by carefully placed treasures and a chalkboard which spells out the 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday hours. Step inside and you may be greeted by Dino, McCarthy’s friendly older Jack Russell terrier whose likeness is on the store’s new business cards. (See photo above). McCarthy and her four dealers bring together an eclectic mix of furniture, décor and more, including jewelry such as unique leather cuffs and boots.
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“Most of our furniture is vintage, but if it’s not vintage, it’s solid wood,” said McCarthy. “You can find lots of vintage items and also find gifts and the unusual.” Outdoor metal items including signage, shredded vintage sheet music scented with lavender by Lavender Posies, repurposed furniture and unique lighting for the ceiling suspended from the open rafters make the 1,250-square-foot shop uniquely inviting. Mixing modern with vintage is stylish and Mud Puppy Antiques is doing just that. McCarthy says the 1930s and 1940s furniture pieces she finds at estate sales or from other antiques shops and antique fairs may be painted or they may find new life. “Repurposing is important me,” said McCarthy. She enlists the help of husband Dan to create some one-of-a-kind pieces. During the grand opening and Christmas open house beginning at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 1, Mud Puppy Antique will be offering sale prices and holding a raffle. Contact Mud Puppy Antiques at 678-9604672 or visit them on Facebook. See more scenes at ClickThePaper.com
Kristi’s Country Store would like to thank the following for their endless support, dedication and hard work in making the 1st Annual Braselton Festival for Charity on Davis Street a huge success! Sue Compton (House of Clay) • Connie Conrad (Ivy Cottage) Sally Beggs & Lloyd Long (The Garden) • Mike & Jackie Stowe (Jarfly Station) Garbage Hound Sanitation • Peace Place (Our Chosen Charity) Fun Time Squares • Linda Griffiths (Artist) • Grace Tingelhoff (Violinist) Matt & David Harmon • Nancy Little • Fran Loftner • Anna Brackett Melissa Latonis • Stephanie Braselton • The Daughtery House (Vicki Brackett) Griz Graphics • The Paper • Vendors on Davis Street • Festival Visitors
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