Business Profile: Grand Apizza

Patch interviewed owner Michael Nuzzo, who continues to serve a delicious family tradition seven days a week. 

How long have you lived in Clinton: I built a house in 1996 and have been here since that day I moved in.

How long has Grand Apizza been in business: Grand Apizza is 57 years old.

How did Grand Apizza get its name: The street name was Grand Avenue. (Grand Avenue is in New Haven). That’s how the name came to be. 

History of the business: My dad started the business on March 3rd, 1955 and it was all about family and friends. My dad was an incredible person and businessman. He was all about making people happy and having a grand meal.

What is the most popular menu item: Most popular is pepperoni and margarita pizza. Buffalo chicken is the newest trend right now. 

What is your favorite pizza topping: Pepperoni is my favorite pizza.

What do you like best about town: Clinton is all about good young families and friends.

What do you least like about town: Politics of Clinton have to change as the old timers have to realize it is a pretty diverse town now with a lot of good people and realize it is 2012 and not the 1950s anymore. 

Fondest memory of town: When I opened in Clinton May 4, 2001. The people were all excited that I moved the business from Madison to Clinton. The business has grown by leaps and bounds with all the wonderful support from the town of Clinton and surrounding shoreline towns. 

Any personal thoughts you'd like to share: Things need to change and change for the better so our children can grow up in this town and be proud Clintonians. 

  | 9 East Main Street | 860-669-1204