Manahawkin Pizzeria Opens Shop In Lacey

MANAHAWKIN, NJ — A Manahawkin pizzeria has expanded to Lacey. Fusaro Pizza and Pasta acquired the location of Vesuvio Pizza in Forked River.

Andy Costagliola, who owns Fusaro, bought the 725 S Main St. location and is running the restaurant. Once he receives permit approval, he will change the name of the location to Fusaro.

"(Vesuvio owner) Sal's been a great friend of mine for years, almost like a cousin," Costagliola told Patch. "He was ready to step away from the pizzeria business. Over the years, we'd been talking, and I finally made the move to acquire it. He thought I was the best buyer for taking the business forward."

Sal and other Vesuvio employees will continue working there, Costagliola says.

His family has plenty of pizza experience. Costagliola's father runs Naples Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria in Barnegat and has been there 30 years.

Fusaro sets to provide authentic Italian food in an "elegant yet casual setting."

Customers can order from the Lacey location online or by calling 609-693-3333. Check out their Instagram page.

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