BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) – A Slice of New York Squared WV held its grand opening Monday morning.
The pizza is made with a sourdough crust, offering customers a healthier option with the same taste, according to the business.
“I’ve had lots of people compliment the pizza, but the ones that’s meant the most is I am a diabetic. My mom’s a diabetic. And the comments we’ve got on eating the pizza and not having sugar raises after eating it, things like that,” said Rick Johnson, owner of A Slice of New York Squared WV.
Johnson said he always had a passion for cooking. When his coaching career came to an end, his dream to serve the community with food came true.
“It’s exciting because we’re… I’ve developed so many relationships over the years through coaching. Now I’m getting to bring my food to these people, which is really exciting to do,” Johnson said.
Dee Johnson, manager and Rick Johnson’s wife, said the idea came from the father of a former player of his, who had the business in Pennsylvania. An opportunity became available for them to branch off from that business.
“The community locally has been so supportive. It took off a lot faster than we ever dreamed,” Dee Johnson said.
The business has been open about five to six weeks and is active in Bridgeport, Clarksburg, Fairmont, Morgantown and Shinnston, according to Dee Johnson. She said the business has also received calls from out of state.
“It’s huge because without the community, we wouldn’t be able to serve everybody,” Dee Johnson said.
Dee Johnson said the business has stayed busy through the fall with fairs, festivals and trunk-or-treat events, and already has Christmas parties and private events such as weddings booked for next spring.
“The fact that we’re mobile and can go pretty much anywhere is what’s so special about our product,” Dee Johnson said.
Future plans
Dee Johnson said Rick Johnson would like to eventually have a brick-and-mortar location, but for now the business plans to remain mobile.
Dee Johnson said all food is made to order, including prep, oven time and specialty toppings added afterward, which she said takes longer than fast food service.
“It’s definitely taken on and been a lot busier than we expect,” Dee Johnson said. “But we try to put it out as fast as we can.”
The business also offers specials including spaghetti and meatballs and a fried meatball sandwich.
For information about upcoming locations, visit A Slice of New York Squared WV on Facebook.
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