In 1955, Gabe Centi took over his family restaurant, The Crystal Bar, in Amsterdam, NY, from his father Anthony. They were well known for their Italian cuisine, but Gabe wanted to expand, and started experimenting with pizza. With their crispy cheese edges and heavy toppings these "tavern style" pizzas were a hit in the Amsterdam area, known for its robust Italian population. Word spread beyond Amsterdam and Crystal Bar Pizza was eventually recognized as the "Best Pizza in the Greater Northeast" by local media. 

70 years later Gabe's nephew, Brian Brumley, was inspired to bring the family recipes back after a long conversation with his mother. Brian started The Spring Street Deli, a Saratoga Springs institution, in the early 90's and brought back the beloved Tinney's Tavern in neighboring Greenfield-years later, He began working with his cousin Tony to learn the family recipes and methods. At Rustic, Brumley combines his deli experience from Spring Street and the warmth of Tinney's with his legendary family pizza recipe to create a delicious and comfortable culinary experience we're excited to share with everyone.