The big dipper: East Innes welcomes the Pizza Dip

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SALISBURY — Another place to grab a slice is open in downtown Salisbury, and it’s out of this world.

The Pizza Dip at 121 East Innes Street opened its doors for its soft opening on Oct. 15. Cory and Richard Smith started welcoming customers to their first restaurant endeavors.

Richard has been in business operations including food franchises for most of his career, but he and Cory always wanted to start a pizza restaurant of their own. With one two-year old and another on the way, the couple started looking for a place to open up their place.

After looking at locations in Charlotte and around the area, they finally saw the Salisbury location and knew it would fit their goals. Even after recently giving birth to their second child, Cory said they have welcomed a third baby, the Pizza Dip.

“The community has been very welcoming, so we’re really excited. Everyone has reacted pretty well,” Richard said.

Starting with a scribbled logo in her planner, Cory has been the creative director of the business, crafting many of the pizza and dip flavors. The menu includes classics and also specialty pizzas like the Pickle Pluto, ...