UEZ SPOTLIGHT ON PHILLY PRETZEL FACTORY

Dominic Formelio previously ran a Philly Pretzel store in Blackwood. His friend, Mario presented the opportunity for Dominic to operate the Gloucester store and he accepted the offer.

According to legend, the pretzel was first formed by an Italian or French monk who twisted the dough into the shape of crossed arms and baked the beginning of a favorite snack.

At one time there was even a Pretzel Museum in the historic section of Philadelphia, which is now closed. There is no need to travel to Philadelphia for the pretzels that can be sprinkled with toppings such as garlic, sesame and poppy seed. A Deitz & Watson hotdog with American cheese wrapped in pretzel dough tastes great right here in Gloucester City.

Cinnamon pretzels are a favorite, according to Dominic, who single-handedly shapes all