Frank Pepe's Fairfield Location Marks 10 Years

Fairfield, CT: Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana (widely-known as “Pepe’s”), world-famous for New Haven-style pizza since 1925, is excited to celebrate the 10^th Anniversary of their Fairfield, Connecticut location. To commemorate this decade milestone, Pepe’s has teamed up with Susan G. Komen® Southern New England to be a leading supporter in the local fight against breast cancer. Not only will Pepe’s be a sponsor for their Fairfield County Race for the Cure®event on Sat., May 7 at Sherwood Island State Park in Westport, but they are also kicking off a month-long initiative throughout March to help raise critical funds and awareness on behalf of this intrepid organization.

Customers can show their support for Komen Southern New England by making their donations at Pepe’s of Fairfield. For donations of $100 or more, Pepe’s will be giving away a free large pizza. On April 5 folks can visit Pepe’s and register their teams for the Komen Southern New England Race for the Cure. Those who register will receive a Pepe’s Discount Card, obtain educational materials, and meet the leadership team behind Komen Southern New England, whose mission is to save lives and end breast cancer forever.

Frank Pepe Pizzeria began serving their popular thin-crust pizzas in Fairfield on March 14^th, 2006. A Pepe’s Pizza, a Connecticut institution for 90 years, continues to use Frank Pepe’s original recipe and their signature coal fired oven just like the New Haven original.

“The number one priority is maintaining our family tradition of serving fresh, high-quality pizza that tastes as good as what we’ve been serving in New Haven since 1925,” said Gary Bimonte, Grandson of Frank Pepe and Director of Quality Assurance & Training. “We thank the Fairfield community for embracing us and we are thrilled to give back to the community and support Komen Southern New England’s Fairfield County Race for the Cure.”

Pepe’s specialty pizzas include the original White Clam Pizza, a combination created by Frank Pepe himself (fresh clams with grated cheese, olive oil, fresh garlic and oregano), Spinach Mushroom and Gorgonzola (mozzarella and grated cheese), and of course, Frank Pepe’s Original Tomato Pie (crushed tomatoes, imported olive oil, and grated cheese), a classic dating back to 1925. In addition, guests can enjoy a traditional Pepe’s Salad (seasonal greens, grape tomatoes, cucumber, shredded red cabbage, Kalamata olives, Pecorino Romano cheese and balsamic vinaigrette), along with a selection of red and white wines, an assortment of imported and domestic craft beer, as well as non-alcoholic beverages including the “other” New Haven classic, Foxon Park Soda. These offerings remain at the core of all of the Pepe’s locations throughout CT, Yonkers, NY and now even Boston.

The 3,290-square-foot, 98-seat restaurant is visually dominated by the view of its 14 x 14 foot brick oven and the even larger “paddle area” where expert pizzaiolos create made-to-order masterpieces on a wooden bakers table and use 16 foot-long paddles to place them in the giant 104,000 pound oven. Bringing the Pepe’s experience full circle is an array of signature design elements from the New Haven location that have been incorporated into the main dining area: an antique-style tin ceiling painted in a historic green hue, exposed ductwork, painted wooden booth backing with vintage coat rack hooks, historic photos of Pepe’s 90 years in business, vintage wallpaper featuring subtle neutral brown and light gray tones, and their neon “The Original Tomato Pies” sign that continues to shine like a beacon.

For more information about Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana in Fairfield and their partnership with Susan G. Komen Southern New England in honor of their 10^th anniversary, please visit https://www.facebook.com/frankpepesfairfield

or call 203-333-7373.