A pizza dough biz that supplies grocery stores, schools and other pizzerias around Vermont is returning to its retail roots. As of June 16, Slice of Vermont’s takeout counter is serving Neapolitan pies and Roman-style pizza al taglio (by the slice) at 4735 Williston Road.
Longtime locals might remember the spot as Pastabilities, owner Dan Roscioli said. In 2008, the family-owned Slice of Vermont started there, serving a full menu of sandwiches, salads, pizzas and pastas. But the wholesale side of the operation soon took off, and the customer-facing spot slowly cut back until it ceased a decade ago.
Slice of Vermont now sells premade doughs, par-baked pizzas and gnocchi around the state via distributors; Roscioli also owns Distler’s Pretzels.
“I missed the connection with people that are actually eating the product,” the fifth-generation restaurateur said. “When you’re wholesaling, you don’t get that direct feedback.”
Roscioli and his family recently traveled to Italy for a couple of weeks, and he realized the tray-baked pizza al taglio style is underrepresented in Vermont, he said.
In Williston, the thick, rectangular pieces are sold by the slice and thrown into the oven for a final bake to order. Thin-crust Neapolitan pies are also available, with staples such as Margherita alongside a rotating lineup of 15 to 20 options across both types. Toppings might include arugula and prosciutto, potato-rosemary, zucchini, or a Vermonty combo of thin-sliced apples and cheddar.
The slice counter is currently open for in-person ordering Tuesday through Friday for lunch and is takeout only.
“We’ll evolve from there and see what happens,” Roscioli said.
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