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Tree Tavern

The Tree Tavern

A short history

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The Tree Tavern started as a tavern and restaurant on Crosby Ave. in Paterson. It was a landmark location in Paterson through the 1950’s and 1960’s right in the heart of the city.

The Francia family presided over the restaurant from the very beginning. They froze the very first Tree Tavern Pizza in 1955 and was the first frozen pizza

ever sold  in a supermarket. The business prospered for many years as both a restaurant and a frozen pizza company.

The restaurant was ultimately closed so the Francia’s could focus on the retail business. It grew many fold through

the years. It was acquired in 1992 by Provision Foods of Wanaque This Company is owned

by Mike Ryan. It is still the same all natural delicious product you have enjoyed all these years.

It is available at

A&P, Foodtown, Kings, King Kullen, Shoprite and

Stop & Shop stores.

2005 will mark the

50th Anniversary of

Tree Tavern!

Thanks for all the years of support.

Tree Tavern Trivia

Do you remember what the original box told you to cut the pizza with?

E-mail your answer or comments to mryan@verizon.net