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Beloved Worcester Pizza Shop Closes Temporarily
The closure appears to be temporary, with the owner of Newton Square Pizza saying he looks forward to reopening.
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WORCESTER, MA — The owner of Newton Square Pizza announced the beloved restaurant's closure on Saturday, although the interruption may only be temporary.
Newton Square Pizza owner Dimitri Mylonas announced the closure on the restaurant's Facebook page Saturday morning. The closure is related to a death in the family.
"I’m sorry to announce we will be closed from Saturday June 8th until further notice due to personal reasons. We apologize for the inconvenience, and look forward to seeing you when we return," the post read.
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In responses to the post, Mylonas repeatedly said he's looking forward to reopening and serving the neighborhood.
The pizza shop, located at the edge of the Newton Square rotary, is a staple on the west side of Worcester, serving classic Greek-style pizza, pasta, appetizers and salads, plus unique options like spanakopita pizza, taco pizza and a crab Rangoon pizza.
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