During the pandemic, I discovered a pizza place in Wilkes-Barre called Franco’s.
I was drawn with an Instagram post for a sub called the Cadillac Lou. The sub had a pound of deep fried meatballs covered in vodka sauce, asiago and mozzarella cheese topped with waffle fries served on garlic bread.
The Cadillac Lou from Franco’s – Meatball sub with vodka sauce, asiago and mozzarella cheese topped with waffle fries served on garlic bread. BRIAN FULTON/STAFF PHOTO
One bite and I was hooked on Franco’s.
Here are more images of their culinary creations –
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- Detriot Style Pizza with Pepperoni from Franco’s. BRIAN FULTON/STAFF PHOTO
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- Rigatoni alla Vodka with garlic bread from Franco’s. BRIAN FULTON/STAFF PHOTO
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- Soft Pretzel Bites and Deep Fried Ravioli Sampler from Franco’s. BRIAN FULTON/STAFF PHOTO
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- Plain Pizza from Franco’s. BRIAN FULTON/STAFF PHOTO
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- A Pagash – double crust pizza filled with mashed potatoes, cheese and onions – from Franco’s. BRIAN FULTON/STAFF PHOTO
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- A slice of pagash from Franco’s. BRIAN FULTON/STAFF PHOTO
Franco’s is located at 198 S. Main St. in Wilkes-Barre. Their phone number is 570-822-2168. The business has a robust Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/Francoswbpa/) and Instagram pageS (https://www.instagram.com/francospizza_wbpa/?hl=en), give them a follow to stay up to date on their culinary creations.
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Brian Fulton has been the librarian at The Times-Tribune for the past 15 years. On his blog, Historically Hip, he writes about the great concerts, plays/musicals and celebrity happenings that have taken place throughout NEPA. He is also the co-host of the local history podcast, Historically Hip. He competed and was crowned grand champion on an episode of NPR quiz show “Ask Me Another.” Contact: bfulton@timesshamrock.com; 570-348-9140; or @TTPagesPast
