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Famed Stamford-Based Pizzeria Opens New Location In Westport Famed Stamford-Based Pizzeria Opens New Location In Westport
Famed Stamford-Based Pizzeria Opens New Location In Westport A Connecticut-based pizza chain unveiled its newest location this week.  Riko's Pizza opened its 11th restaurant and sixth in Fairfield County in Westport at 60 Charles St., across from Westport Metro North train station and Luciano Park. The owners and several local and state dignitaries attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony this week.  Rico Imbrogno, the co-founder and CEO of the chain said he chose Westport because he believed the town has nothing like it, he said in a news release when he announced the opening this summer.  "Westport is not only one of the most dynamic ma…

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
Stamford Man Charged In Darien Pizza Shop Assault Stamford Man Charged In Darien Pizza Shop Assault
Stamford Man Charged In Darien Pizza Shop Assault A Fairfield County man was charged with assault after allegedly getting into a fight while working at a Darien pizza parlor. Wilmer Gaibor, age 24, of Stamford, was arrested in Darien on Wednesday, April 26. According to Sgt. Dan Skoumbros, of the Darien Police, Gaibor turned himself in to the Darien Police on an active arrest warrant stemming from an incident that took place in March. During the March incident, Gaibor got into a verbal argument while working at Riko's Pizza in Darien, Skoumbros said. The complainant said that the argument continued outside and that Gaibor struck the…

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by Kathy Reakes
Lifestyle
Pizzeria With Three Fairfield County Locations Praised For 'Paper-Thin' Crust Pizzeria With Three Fairfield County Locations Praised For 'Paper-Thin' Crust
Pizzeria With Three Fairfield County Locations Praised For 'Paper-Thin' Crust A chain of pizzerias with five locations in Fairfield County and on Long Island is known for its extremely thin crusts.  Riko's Pizza operates one location in Norwalk and two in Stamford. The pizzeria chain also operates locations in Long Island's Nassau County in Levittown and Mineola. Online reviewers frequently cite the thin crusts offered at the pizzerias as one of the reasons to stop by.   "Riko's definitely shows the thinness in thin-crust pizza," Tracy D., of Merrick, New York, said in a Yelp review. "Their crisp crust is paper-thin, but strong enough to hold topping…

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by Nicole Valinote
Lifestyle
Norwalk Pizzeria Gets Rave Reviews For Thin Crust, Tasty Toppings Norwalk Pizzeria Gets Rave Reviews For Thin Crust, Tasty Toppings
Norwalk Pizzeria Gets Rave Reviews For Thin Crust, Tasty Toppings If your teeth are calling for a super-thin, crispy pizza to sink into to, then Riko's Pizza, with three. Fairfield County locations, is your spot. Known for being a friendly place that just happens to specialize in thin, crispy pies, Riko's has become a favorite with foodies and Yelpers alike. Located in Stamford (two locations) and Norwalk, Riko's owners said they want their customers to feel like family and go all out to make it happen with friendly staff and good service. But of course, the pizza is the real story of Riko's and they use fresh ingredients for all their pizzas. Here's h…

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by Kathy Reakes