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B u s i n e s s news
Stavros Pizza Returns
Grace Eyler
The community was devastated Photo by Grace Eyler in pizza-making goes way back.
in July 2015 with the passing of Bev A big question that struck our
Koontz, owner of Stavros Pizza in community with the re-opening
Emmitsburg. When the local pizzeria of the restaurant is THE question:
had abruptly closed, customers Would the recipes still be the same?
were saddened that they not only The answer is yes! The same sauce,
lost someone so involved with the ingredients, and even the signature
community, but a place to eat their cheese on top of the toppings.
favorite meals as well. The question “We are doing our best to preserve
that remained, would Stavros everything the best we can, but there are
ever re-open and live up to Bev’s still some learning curves to overcome.”
standards? As the Dorcus family does their
When the Dorcus family, owners best to preserve Stavros legacy,
of Dorcus Construction based in we can look forward to some new
Thurmont, heard the grim news, things in the future, including a
they, too, were devastated. Ian corporate lunch program, specialty
Dorcus said, “We hoped there pizzas in the evening, and even
was something we could do.” His deliveries to Emmitsburg and some
family, like many others, had been Pictured (left to right) are Justin Messner, Marrie Sanders, Wade Stufle, Ian Dorcus, Aubrey Iaea, of Thurmont.
customers of Stavros for thirty and Katie Kingsford. For customers who are health
years. Sure enough, they were able conscious, you can be assured, that
to revive the family tradition by Stavros is already utilizing organic
re-opening the local business in Once word got out about Stavros high demand. After business leveled vegetables from local farms in
March of 2016. The Dorcus family being open, the first few hours out, the average wait became the Frederick.
purchased the business in January were slow, then a rush hit where standard fifteen to twenty minutes. Another added feature is the
and began prepping in February for customers waited for as long as Staff wrote wait times on a dry erase convenience of online ordering.
the business to re-open. two hours just to get their hands board at the counter to let customers Visit www.Menufy.com to place
Ian recalled, “In the beginning, on a fresh pizza pie. Ian and his know what to expect. your order and pre-pay through
it was the calm before the storm.” staff struggled to keep up with the As you enter Stavros, you’ll the online ordering service. Please
notice that not much has changed. note that during busy evenings
Upon walking into the dining area, or weekends, the online ordering
the quaint pizzeria still boasts the feature may not be available, but
scent of fresh Italian food, as well call-ins and walk-ins are always
as the original seating, signs, and welcomed. You can also check out
arcade games in the back. There Stavros’ local specials on Facebook.
are even some of the same friendly “We want everyone to feel
staff faces as before. “For the most welcome. We love getting to know
part, everything is still the same. The people, a name for a face,” Ian
same sixty seats, same table cloths said fondly about the reoccurring
and same traditions Bev started,” customers who come in, have lunch
Ian said. The only noticeable or dinner, watch TV, or just converse
difference is a little fresh paint and with staff.
bright accent lighting. Stavros and its staff members
Manager, Ian Dorcus, is new. Ian look forward to serving their local
retained management skills from his community as one big family. It’s
family’s company, but his experience safe to say, Stavros is here to stay.
B u s i n e s s news
Stavros Pizza Returns
Grace Eyler
The community was devastated Photo by Grace Eyler in pizza-making goes way back.
in July 2015 with the passing of Bev A big question that struck our
Koontz, owner of Stavros Pizza in community with the re-opening
Emmitsburg. When the local pizzeria of the restaurant is THE question:
had abruptly closed, customers Would the recipes still be the same?
were saddened that they not only The answer is yes! The same sauce,
lost someone so involved with the ingredients, and even the signature
community, but a place to eat their cheese on top of the toppings.
favorite meals as well. The question “We are doing our best to preserve
that remained, would Stavros everything the best we can, but there are
ever re-open and live up to Bev’s still some learning curves to overcome.”
standards? As the Dorcus family does their
When the Dorcus family, owners best to preserve Stavros legacy,
of Dorcus Construction based in we can look forward to some new
Thurmont, heard the grim news, things in the future, including a
they, too, were devastated. Ian corporate lunch program, specialty
Dorcus said, “We hoped there pizzas in the evening, and even
was something we could do.” His deliveries to Emmitsburg and some
family, like many others, had been Pictured (left to right) are Justin Messner, Marrie Sanders, Wade Stufle, Ian Dorcus, Aubrey Iaea, of Thurmont.
customers of Stavros for thirty and Katie Kingsford. For customers who are health
years. Sure enough, they were able conscious, you can be assured, that
to revive the family tradition by Stavros is already utilizing organic
re-opening the local business in Once word got out about Stavros high demand. After business leveled vegetables from local farms in
March of 2016. The Dorcus family being open, the first few hours out, the average wait became the Frederick.
purchased the business in January were slow, then a rush hit where standard fifteen to twenty minutes. Another added feature is the
and began prepping in February for customers waited for as long as Staff wrote wait times on a dry erase convenience of online ordering.
the business to re-open. two hours just to get their hands board at the counter to let customers Visit www.Menufy.com to place
Ian recalled, “In the beginning, on a fresh pizza pie. Ian and his know what to expect. your order and pre-pay through
it was the calm before the storm.” staff struggled to keep up with the As you enter Stavros, you’ll the online ordering service. Please
notice that not much has changed. note that during busy evenings
Upon walking into the dining area, or weekends, the online ordering
the quaint pizzeria still boasts the feature may not be available, but
scent of fresh Italian food, as well call-ins and walk-ins are always
as the original seating, signs, and welcomed. You can also check out
arcade games in the back. There Stavros’ local specials on Facebook.
are even some of the same friendly “We want everyone to feel
staff faces as before. “For the most welcome. We love getting to know
part, everything is still the same. The people, a name for a face,” Ian
same sixty seats, same table cloths said fondly about the reoccurring
and same traditions Bev started,” customers who come in, have lunch
Ian said. The only noticeable or dinner, watch TV, or just converse
difference is a little fresh paint and with staff.
bright accent lighting. Stavros and its staff members
Manager, Ian Dorcus, is new. Ian look forward to serving their local
retained management skills from his community as one big family. It’s
family’s company, but his experience safe to say, Stavros is here to stay.
