FORT COLLINS, Colo. — Northern Colorado has a new spot for New York-style pizza.
Anthony's Pizza & Pasta opened its newest restaurant location on Friday at 2550 E. Harmony Rd. in Fort Collins.
It's the first Fort Collins location for the pizza company which now has 19 restaurants across Colorado. The fast-casual pizza and pasta concept is known for its made-from-scratch New York-style pizza.
The store said it will have grand opening activities starting at 11 a.m. with a ribbon-cutting ceremony with the Fort Collins Chamber of Commerce and giveaways including sunglasses, water bottles and free pizza. A live comedy performance with Ginger Whale begins at 4 p.m. Friday.
The new Fort Collins Anthony’s Pizza & Pasta will be open daily, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
"Our team here in Fort Collins is so excited to welcome everyone in the community into the newest Anthony’s Pizza & Pasta," said Andrew Rauch, Anthony’s Pizza's Head of Retail Development. "Opening the first Anthony’s in Fort Collins means a lot to us, and we couldn’t have done it without the support of the community. We know that Fort Collins has been waiting for us, and we’re so happy to bring our pizza here."
The Anthony’s Pizza & Pasta brand said it plans to continue to expand in Colorado.
"With 40 years of serving the Colorado community, Anthony's Pizza & Pasta has established itself as a go-to spot for high-quality pizza and Italian cuisine," the company said in a news release. "The Fort Collins location marks the 19th restaurant in the Anthony's Pizza & Pasta family and brings the same commitment to fresh ingredients, excellent service, and a welcoming atmosphere that customers have come to expect."
