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A New Beginning for an Old Classic

A New Beginning for an Old Classic
Owner Bobby has been involved in the pizza business his entire life. His father came to America from Italy in the 1970s and became a successful pizzeria owner. He taught his son the business the old-fashioned way, by bringing him to work and learning by observation.

The Difference Between a Drummer and a Pizza

The Difference Between a Drummer and a Pizza
As he came of age, Bobby decided to pursue a career as a professional musician and spent 20+ years as a drummer - that is, until the 2020 pandemic changed everything for everyone. The old joke began to ring true….what’s the difference between a drummer and a large pizza? The pizza can feed a family of four! So, he decided to go back to his roots....

Same Great Pizza, New Tricks

Same Great Pizza, New Tricks
After doing a little research, Bobby found a pizzeria for sale in the same town his father taught him the trade and knew that it was his opportunity to get back into the game. Thus, in 2022, Bobby purchased Sal’s Pizzeria, which had served Oneonta's community since 1977, and rebranded it to Sal’s New Classic Pizzeria. Bobby puts an emphasis on quality, believing that great pizza is made by great people that serve a great community. Drop by for a slice and say hi - we don't bite!

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Sal's New Classic Pizzeria as featured on the popular YouTube series "The Empire Plate."