Dan Caruso joins Andy St. John on WLKI 100.3 to celebrate a monumental milestone: the 50th anniversary of Caruso's Restaurant in Angola! What started as Joe and Barb Caruso's "roll of the dice" in 1974 has evolved into a multi-generational community landmark built on the Italian philosophy that food is love.
Dan shares the secrets behind their enduring success, from the three types of scratch-made dough that form the base of their legendary Torpedoughs to the consistent flavors that bring families back for decades. Whether it is a local favorite or a topic of conversation on an island off the coast of China, Caruso's remains a testament to family dedication and culinary excellence.
Hear about:
- The Family Story: How Joe and Barb Caruso traded Fort Wayne weekends for a lifelong legacy at the lakes.
- The Menu Classics: A look at their famous Torpedoughs, hand-rolled meatballs, and why the chicken parmesan is a top "last meal" contender.
- Golden Anniversary Celebrations: Details on the "Golden Ticket" giveaways, on-air promotions with WLKI, and the Classic Little Italy dinner on April 17th.
- Generational Impact: The joy of serving children who once visited with their parents and now bring their own families to the same table.
- Constant Evolution: A history of seven remodels, including the addition of the wine bar to complement their traditional recipes.
Caruso's Restaurant
County Road 200 West, Angola, Indiana
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