Angela’s store owner Angela Titus, with her husband Brock Titus, and her brother John Dabbraccio as the team prepares for the dinner rush. (Photo by Zachary Meseck)

NORWICH – Being a newly opened restaurant when a pandemic hits might be a disaster for some businesses, but Angela’s has managed to remain open thanks to its loyal customers and authentic flavors.

Angela’s is located at 6142 NY-12 in the Town of Norwich, and has been in business for more than a year. Some of their most popular dishes include the grandma’s pie pizza, penne a la vodka, and a variety of salads including barbecue and Buffalo salads.

The business opened just a few months before the pandemic hit, but has been able to stay open despite the challenges brought by COVID-19.

Angela’s owner Angela Titus said while her business is relatively new, her family has been in the Norwich area for more than 20 years, and that isn’t changing any time soon.

“I love being a part of this community, because I originally came from Long Island where the community is very large, and you don’t really get to know people the same way you do here,” said Titus. “Everyone here has been so supportive, and it’s nice to do something I’ve been doing since I was a teenager.”

Titus said learning from her father has enabled her to do more with her own business, and that she has been in the food industry basically her entire working life.