About the Restaurant
Pomodoro’s has been continuously serving Mooresville since 1991. Originally called “La Pizza”, it’s current name was acquired several years later. In 2007 Pomodoro’s was acquired by Blake Dewey. With business increasing, and the desire to offer his guests more convenience, and better surroundings, Dewey acquired a new location. In the spring of 2010 Pomodoro’s moved from its original location of 15 years to its new home. The move allowed for easier access and convenient parking for a Pomodoro’s twice the size of the original. Interior designer Britt Godfrey was consulted to ensure that guests would enjoy a comfortable, delicious meal in an airy dining room with fresh Tuscan colors. A fireplace invites guests to curl up in red leather club chairs and sip a great Italian wine, while they check out the internet or read a book. The patio seats up to 20 guests under red umbrellas and Italian flags. The “Family Room” offers a space for up to 8 guests to enjoy a meal and conversation in their own cozy dining room. The “Party Room” can privately host groups of up to 40 guests. The bar was covered with tiles imported from Italy and thickly padded bar stools were covered in sleek black leather. And, of course, the atmosphere is completed with music from all the greats of the “Rat Pack” era. No wonder Pomodoro’s, even after 20 years, continues to be the favorite Italian American Restaurant in the Lake Norman / Mooresville area.
About the Owner
Born and raised in Western New York, Blake Dewey received his BS from Niagara University’s school of Hospitality Management and went on to study at the prestigious Culinary Institute of America where he graduated with High Honors. Dewey moved to Charlotte in 1992 where he served 18 years as Executive Chef and Partner at the Pewter Rose Bistro, Charlotte’s premier, eclectic restaurant of the time. Dewey sums up his attachment to restaurants and cooking by recalling; “Some of my fondest childhood memories were Sunday dinners at my Grandparent’s home. (My Grandfather came to the United States from Sicily as a young teenager, settling in Niagara Falls he became Executive Chef of the once famous Hotel Niagara.) I remember walking into their home I would be greeted with love and laughter; not to mention the smells of delicious Italian foods coming from the kitchen. In this predominantly Italian neighborhood, even the next door neighbor Mrs. Chido, (acknowledged as the best Italian cook in the neighborhood) would always add some special sweet or baked good to our table. These dinners were a time to relax, play and maintain priceless family bonds… not to mention the delicious foods! It is memories such as these that I want every guest that visits Pomodoro’s to share. When you come through my doors you will be welcomed as family and served with love.”
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