Coppola's Pizzeria Holding Grand Opening Today In Bemus PointBy Luke Anderson landerson@post-journal.com
BEMUS POINT — Starting today, Bemus Point residents will have a new source for pizza, wings, subs, salads and calzones.
Coppola's Pizzeria will have its grand opening at 11 a.m. today and will serve lunch and dinner seven days a week, year round.
On Tuesday afternoon, co-owners Mark and Luke Andriaccio were busy completing preparations for the opening of the restaurant, located at 20 Main St. in the village.
''We did some test runs with the ovens today, just making sure everything is coming out good,'' Andriaccio said. ''We're getting ready for the mad rush tomorrow.''
The restaurant is the brainchild of Andriaccio's son, Luke, who said he grew up around the restaurant business watching his father and uncle work at Andriaccio's Family Restaurant.
''I've been wanting to do this since I was young,'' Luke Andriaccio said. ''I've always wanted to work with my dad in the restaurant business.''
Coppola's is named for Luke's great-grandmother, who emigrated from Collepietro, Italy, with her two daughters to come to America. Luke's grandmother, Toni, and grandfather, Guy, started Andriaccio's Restaurant in 1982.
''We decided not to go with the Andriaccio's name to honor the other side of the family,'' Luke said.
''We just wanted to honor both of the families that started Andriaccio's,'' Mark added.
According to Luke, who began spending more time in Bemus Point when he met his girlfriend, the village is a perfect location for his restaurant. He said Coppola's has an opportunity to fill a niche in a village that didn't before have a year-round pizzeria.
''I think Bemus Point has everything there is to offer. The tourist season is amazing, and what is there for us also are the locals,'' Luke said. ''They have been coming in — nothing but good people — saying they are glad to have us here. It makes me want to work even harder.''
Coppola's has limited seating inside, but offers take-out and delivery within the Bemus Point school district. The restaurant can be reached at 567-4057. For more information on Chautauqua Lake Real Estate & LIving visit: http://www.chautauqualakehomes.com/
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