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"After a complicated relocation, this decades-old pizzeria — operating since 1952 — has reopened on Revere Beach in the former Renzo’s space, bringing its original ovens and the same secret family thin-crust pizza recipe. The restaurant now features a full bar, dining room and patio (with the Sandbar providing beer, wine and cocktails) and a small partner food menu that includes items such as jumbo shrimp cocktail, crab- and quinoa-stuffed avocado, salads, sandwiches served with greens or pasta salad, and desserts like crème brûlée or ice cream. The pizza offering remains simple and classic: slices and 14-inch pies with standard toppings such as pepperoni, mushrooms and onions. Modern conveniences have been added — all forms of payment (including mobile) are accepted, text-based order notifications are being introduced, and a second register to separate takeout from dine-in orders is planned. The reopening drew heavy early crowds; hours are daily from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., and delivery is paused for the summer due to beach traffic but is expected to resume after Labor Day. The original Revere Beach location closed in 2018 during redevelopment, and the owner has emphasized keeping the business on the beach to carry on the family name." - Rachel Leah Blumenthal