There is no doubt that Kukar’s House of Pizza is a San Jose institution. It even says so right there on its building, right next to where it says “Since 1950,” a concrete statement of longevity that can’t be argued.

This weekend, House of Pizza will celebrate its 75th anniversary with its customers, offering an anniversary special Saturday and Sunday consisting of a large 1950s Confusion pizza, a large house salad and hot wings for $50. That includes sales tax, which, in the parlance of the pizza biz, can add up to a lot of dough.

George Kukar Jr., who took over running the restaurant in the 1980s from his father, George Sr., says its secret to longevity is its dedication. “House of Pizza is dedicated to our community, customers, food and good times,” he said. • The iconic 1950s Confus

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