A new pizzeria called Tasty and Crunchy is now open at 9499 Niagara Falls Blvd., in a building that was previously home to Atomic Wings and Flavors of India.
Alongside special and make-your-own pizzas, Tasty and Crunchy also offers burgers, wings and sides like cheesy bread.
“It’s my dream to open a restaurant,” said owner Mohammed Munir.
Originally from the Punjab region of Pakistan, Munir already had family living in Niagara Falls when he decided to make the move over. His uncle Maqsood Ahmad had first moved to New York City in 1995, working there before moving to Niagara Falls and sponsoring several family members including Munir arriving in America.
“They found that Niagara Falls had the opportunities that they can actually buy the property and be able to have a business,” said Anas Mangla, owner of Aero Transportation who is a family friend. Several of those family members will help Munir run the restaurant.
Munir had previously worked at the downtown Niagara Falls Papa John’s for two years, getting the experience needed to open a place of his own. Another one of Ahmad’s relatives will be opening his own pizza place near the Niagara Falls City Market later this summer.
As time goes on, Munir and the staff plan on getting input from customers to improve their options.
Tasty and Crunchy will be open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 2 a.m.