Pamela Andoniadis has been tossing pizzas in her food truck at the corner of 36th and Spruce streets for two years. But while Andoniadis will still be piling on the pepperoni and sausage, her business is taking on a whole new look -- in the lower level of Houston Hall. The Pizza Pitt, named by Penn Student Agencies this summer, makes its debut today after having fed the appetites of the University community since 1993. Though the truck will remain at the original site, "it was [the] next logical step to move inside," according to Andoniadis, owner of The Pizza Pitt. Andoniadis said she is hoping to build on her already established popularity by lengthening the hours of operation -- from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven days per week. The Pitt is also the first pizza restaurant in Houston Hall since the closing of Little Caesar's. Along with various types of pizzas and sauces, The Pitt will serve strombolis, calzones, pasta dishes and a generous selection of salads. "Everything is made fresh every day," Andoniadis said. The Pizza Pitt will offer daily special deals for students, which are reasonably priced between $3 and $4, she added. Andoniadis also said she looks forward to the Pitt's involvement with the students of the University. "We do have help from the truck to get us started and then we'll be looking for others to help us out," she said. "Especially students." Students seem to reciprocate this anticipation. "I guess there's no real place to get a slice of pizza [in Houston Hall]," said College senior Matt Gould. "It's a good addition." College junior Alyson Tesler agreed. "It makes for a nice variety," she said. "I didn't even know it was opening. I think it will do fine here." The Pizza Pitt also provides free delivery service until 10 p.m. Andoniadis said they prefer to deliver after lunch, however, because of the noontime rush.
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