Italian Traditions That Keep a Pizza Shop Alive for 65 Years | D'Arc's Pizza | Ep 1

Welcome to the very first episode of the Pizza Story Podcast 🍕!

To kick things off, I’m sitting down with the people who started it all for me—my parents, Emery and Sharon D’Arcangelo, owners of the legendary D’Arc’s Pizza in Windber, PA.

D’Arc’s has been a staple in the community for 65 years, and in this episode, we’re going behind the counter to talk about the shop's evolution from a 1960s meat market to a beloved family pizzeria. We’re diving into the stories that built our family, including:

✅ The "Little Italy" Hustle: What it was like growing up in a shop that was a market by day and a high school hangout by night.

✅ A Pizza Shop Romance: How my mom, a high school cheerleader, "found" herself helping my grandmother pass out pizzas just to get my dad’s attention.

✅ The Menu Evolution: From classic pepperoni to learning the art of authentic focaccia and the "Mike’s Pie" after our family travels to Italy.

✅ Family First: Why sticking together is the secret ingredient to surviving 65 years in the business.

This podcast is all about the heart, the history, and the heritage behind every slice. Thanks for joining the family.

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Visit the shop: darcspizza.com

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