Dario's Pizza opens in West Hempstead
His partners didn't like any of the names Dario Carosi came up with for their new West Hempstead pizzeria. He suggested Pala (for the wooden paddle...
His partners didn't like any of the names Dario Carosi came up with for their new West Hempstead pizzeria. He suggested Pala (for the wooden paddle used to transfer pies in and out of the oven) and Biga (the traditional pre-fermented dough starter). Finally, Sergio DeCiantis asked, 'Why don't we just call it Dario's?' Even though he is the chef and creator of the concept, that gave Carosi pause. And it strengthened his commitment to redefining the Long Island slice shop. Dario's, which opened in January in the former digs of Sauly's Pizza (now at 336 Hempstead Ave.