6 times • APRIL 21, 2016 FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.qns.com SLICE OF QUEENS Gino’s Pizza and Restaurant Ten years ago, Jennifer Molinari on 20-07 127th Street, plus there are restaurants and first cousin Sabatino (Sal) in Port Washington, Hyde Park, opened Gino’s Pizza and Restaurant Merrick, among others. at 2519 Parsons Blvd., Whitestone, Jennifer and Sal agree that after the NY 11354. But the popular eatery’s plain, which is their most popular pie, roots go back more than 35 years. the Buffalo Chicken and Chicken Bacon At that time, Alfredo Molinari— Ranch pizza’s are their bestsellers. They father and uncle to Jennifer and Sal, also offer a whole wheat option, with respectively—opened Gino’s of Great spinach and sun-dried tomatoes, and a Neck. The family patriarch had come gluten free pie, which Sal admits sells to America from Naples when he surprisingly well. Jennifer was quick to was only 15 and learned the pizza point out that the salads and pasta dishes trade working at Gabby’s Pizzeria are also popular, with stand-outs being on Hillside Avenue. When he finally the Avocado and Caesar Salads and Penne struck out on his own, he took his Broccoli Rabe and Vodka Sauce pastas. entire family, which according to Good service, homemade sauces and Jennifer, was quite large. dough, and recipes handed down from Over the years since Alfredo generation to generation from Naples are opened that first restaurant in Great some of the keys to the success of the Neck, various siblings and relatives Molinari pizza dynasty. When asked what have struck out on their own as pizza it was that makes for a good dough, entrepreneurs, and Jenifer estimates Jennifer said it was hard to quantify. “You there are approximately 15 eateries can give someone all the ingredients; if in Queens and Long Island with the he’s got it together, you got a good dough. Molinari pedigree. Her brother owns You just know,” she said. and operates Gino’s of Kissena on “I love what I do,” Jennifer said. “I 6501 Kissena Boulevard in Flushing, can deliver what I deliver, because it which he opened 15 years ago, and comes from my heart.” Which may another cousin opened College Point be the real key to Gino’s Pizza and staple Sal’s Pizza and Italian Kitchen Restaurant’s success. Fine Italian Cooking From Our Home To Yours TRADITIONAL PIZZA’S OR CHOOSE FROM OUR LARGE SELECTION OF SPECIALTY PIZZA’S $5.00 OFF $40.00 OR MORE HOURS: Sun. – Thurs., 11am-11pm Fri. & Sat., 11am-12 midnight LET US CATER YOUR NEXT PARTY CALL FOR INFO $2.00 OFF $20 OR MORE FAMILY SPECIAL Regular Pie 6 Garlic Knots 6 Mozzarella Sticks offers valid with coupon - good for dine in or take out.- must be presented on ordering- not to be combined with any other specials - exp 05/31/16 6 Buffalo Wings Side Salad 2 Liter Soda $29.78 includes tax FREE 2 LITER SODA WITH A LARGE PIE offers valid with coupon - good for dine in or take out.- must be presented on ordering- not to be combined with any other specials - exp 05/31/16 offers valid with coupon - good for dine in or take out.- must be presented on ordering- not to be combined with any other specials - exp 05/31/16 offers valid with coupon - good for dine in or take out.- must be presented on ordering- not to be combined with any other specials - exp 05/31/16 89-89 Union Turnpike • Glendale, NY 11385 • 718-847-5001 (inside Stop n Shop shopping center) www.pizzaclassicany.com
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