CLOVIS, Calif. (KFSN) — Me-n-Ed’s literally represents a slice of Central Valley life. Their newest location is at Shaw and Leonard in Clovis.
“People from the Valley are so loyal to Me-n-Ed’s,” says COO Tom Ferdinandi Jr. “It’s a blessing. It’s a privilege we do not take lightly. You think back to 1958, with our first location at Blackstone and Gettysburg, the recipes are the same.”
Me-n-Ed’s restaurants today are different than those some of you grew up with.
“The benches are gone, the cigarette machines are gone,” Tom said. “We make dough every single day. It starts off with the same ingredients we’ve been using since the 50’s.”
Sopath Nang cuts the pies the same way it’s always been done.
“This is our white sauce, and it’s based on our ranch dressing,” Tom said.
Ferdinandi’s father, Tom Sr., and his business partner Jim DeMera bought Me-n-Ed’s in 1958.
“Shakey’s was the original West Coast pizza, and out of Shakey’s, Russ Johnson and Ed Sandlin started Me-n-Ed’s,” Tom said. “Russ Johnson was ‘Shakey’ Johnson’s brother.”
Several beers are on tap.
Tom showed us the thick crust pizza with a five-cheese blend, fresh mushroom, red onion, sausage and beef.
Me-n-Ed’s takes pride in giving back to the community. In 1999, they helped us introduce the loudest segment on TV, the Me-n-Ed’s Team of the Week.
“It was fun,” Tom said. “The teams were so excited, and the parents.”
Half of the orders coming in today are for pick-up.
“To have the loyal following in all the towns from Selma, Dinuba, Kerman, Los Banos, it’s a privilege,” Tom said.
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