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For years, customers walking into Mr. G’s Pizzeria in Historic Downtown Bryan were likely to find founder Giovanni “Mr. G” Cerone at a table, paperwork spread out as he greeted regulars and newcomers alike. Nearly five years after his passing, that presence lingers in the 30-year-old restaurant, where recipes and traditions remain largely unchanged.
The backstory: Owner Susan Carnes and her husband met Mr. G while picking up a pizza for their children after celebrating their 10-year anniversary downtown.
A brief stop turned into a two-hour conversation, beginning a friendship that would eventually lead Carnes to take over the restaurant when Mr. G retired.
On the menu: The restaurant serves Italian classics and favorites, including pizzas, calzones, pastas and desserts, plus signature dishes.
Only two people still know the original pizza dough recipe.
Staying local: Carnes described the downtown space, which was once a furniture gallery, as a “7,000-square-foot elephant” that’s endured decades of change.
“As long as we’re able, Mr. G’s will be here,” she said.
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