The owners of Bobby Boy Bakeshop opened their second concept in the newly renovated Salem Bottleworks between South Marshall and Poplar streets.

Grandpa Joe’s Slaberia had its soft opening Aug. 15 at 845 S. Popular St. next to the second Bobby Boy location that opened in April. They both joined Bobby Boy’s original location, which has been open since 2019 at 11 Reynolda Road.

What is a “slaberia,” you may ask? You might call it a pizzeria. You might also call it a specialty focaccia shop.

John Bobby, who co-owns the shop with his wife, Lucia, calls it his take on the sheet-pan pizzas he ate growing up.

Grandpa Joe’s Slaberia was inspired by John Bobby’s childhood trips to visit family back in Ohio, and Grandpa Joe refers to his great-grandfather. “Sheet-pan pizza is all over Ohio. The

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