Bob’s Pizza Pantry was family owned and operated with an ideal location on Railroad Ave. in downtown New Albany during the late ’70’s. This family restaurant / teenage hang-out was New Albany’s best. It was the Vanelli’s of New Albany. Unable to compete with the arrival of Pizza Hut it was short lived but is well remembered among it’s many patrons.
My favorite menu item was the Stromboli and being friends with the family – Together we share and hope you enjoy!

Pizza Pantry Stromboli Sandwich
6 – Hoagie Buns – cut in half lengthwise
1/2 lb ground chuck – cooked, crumbled and drained
1/2 lb Italian or breakfast sausage – cooked, crumbled and drained
1 – onion – finely diced
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste
Italian seasoning to taste
1 small jar pizza sauce
8 oz. Mozzarella cheese
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Combine meats
Season to taste
Spoon equal parts of meat on bottom half of each bun
Spoon pizza sauce on top of meat
Add diced onion
Sprinkle cheese on the other half of the bun
Bake 400 – open face style – for 5 – 10 minutes until cheese is bubbly
Put sandwich together – drizzle with melted butter – sprinkle with garlic salt
Cut in half
The Pizza Pantry served these delicious sandwiches with a pickle spear and Ruffles Potato Chips
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Bob’s Pizza Pantry