Dave & Charlie's Hometown Deli Opening in Norwalk From The Folks at Dave's Planet Pizza

Stephanie Webster October 11, 2021

If you don’t know Dave Kuban from Dave’s Planet Pizza, you really should go introduce yourself. Sure, he runs Planet Pizza’s highly successful Norwalk location, but this restaurateur offers so much more to the Norwalk community beyond pizza and oversized grinders. Dave is the guy who will unfailingly step up to help his neighbors or support a local fundraising effort. Whether he rolls in with his pizza truck to raise money for a family whose house has burned down overnight, or is feeding the homeless in the midst of Covid, he has been there for Norwalk for 30 years, and continues to be an anchor with his mobile pizza truck and storefront.

Now, Kuban has a new project underway, and again, he has stepping up to support Norwalk. Kuban and his brother in law have taken over Marinello’s deli in the city’s Strawberry Hill neighborhood. Marinellio’s was an institution, serving Norwalk for over 70 years. Locals were devastated to see it shut its doors in the midst of the pandemic. Kuban is taking the reins to preserve the heritage and community spirit that Marinelli’s had embodied.

The new spot is called Dave & Charlie's Hometown Deli, and the good news is they are keeping many of the classic homemade dishes enjoyed by Marinello’s guests including: BEC and stacked sammies, stews, home cooked Spanish entrees, Italian favorites, salads and more. They are also making some upgrades, suhc as online ordering, delivery and adding an old school slushie machine (did ya hear that kids?). Additionally, they are keeping their loyal high school customers well fed with a “High School Menu” featuring menu items under $5.

Dave & Charlie's Hometown Deli will be open Monday through Friday 6AM-5PM and Saturday and Sunday from 7AM to 2PM.

Kuban says opening day is projected for November 1st, which is just around the corner. Keep an eye out for that “Now Open” sign.

Follow their progress at @d_c_hometown_deli.

Dave & Charlie's Hometown Deli 300 Strawberry Hill Ave, Norwalk