Pizza is just part of who Paul Mulhern, Jr. is. His Italian Grandmother, heritage and childhood summers spent with family in Brooklyn pizza kitchens greatly influenced his career path and in retrospect, helped make him the man he is today.
Paul was born and raised in Mobile. He was 16 when he went to work for Cicis as a team member and part of the opening team of the Mobile Cicis location in 1997. After high school, Paul attended the University of Alabama and graduated with a degree in Nutrition. The Cicis concept always appealed to Paul and he often referred to the business model when it pertained to college projects. After graduation, Paul went into management with the company. After years of experience as an operator, Mulhern put together a plan to pursue ownership as a Franchisee with his sights set on the expansion of the brand across the Gulf Coast. Mobile, Pensacola and Daphne are his current locations with Daphne being the newest, opened in 2018.
Daphne’s location (Jubilee Square) offers family friendly dining and also offers outdoor seating.
Cicis is the original unlimited pizza buffet. For one low price you’ll find a variety of hot and fresh pizzas – from traditional to
flatbreads, even stuffed crusts, salad bar, soup, pasta bar and desserts! And if there is a flavor combination that you don’t see on the buffet that strikes your fancy, just let them know – they will make it for you! Cicis also offers wings as an side item/appetizer (traditional or boneless) in a variety of flavors. If you aren’t able to dine in Cicis offers to go and has a variety of
Value Packs to feed the masses. Catering for large events and parties is also an option.
Paul and the Cicis Team invite you to take advantage of their weekday specials: On Monday the carry out special is two or more large one topping pizzas for $4.99 each, Tuesdays Kids eat for 99¢ with the purchase of an adult buffet, Wednesday is Wing Night – 60¢ wings with the purchase of an adult buffet and Thursdays are College Nights – show your college ID and get a free drink with the purchase of your buffet. With the movie theatre yards away, just present your same day
movie ticket and receive $1 off the cost of your buffet. Look for more specials and extended hours with football season right around the corner!
Cicis • 6882 US Highway 90 (Jubilee Square), Daphne • (251) 621-6820
University of Alabama
Nick Dimario is Team Captain at Sunset Pointe @ Fly Creek Marina
Nick Dimario grew up in Overbrook, Philadelphia and started his restaurant training at the age of thirteen. After he graduated high school, Nick headed south to Tuscaloosa to walk on with the Crimson Tide and also studied Hotel and Restaurant Management at the University of Alabama. Nick went to work for Bob Baumhower’s Tuscaloosa location of Wings Sports Grill. He worked his way up through the ranks and was with Aloha Hospitality for 24 years in various management positions in different parts of the state. He was part of the company’s growth and credits Baumhower for providing him with the extensive experience that he has under his belt. During that time, Nick met Pete Blohme. They worked together at several different intervals and maintained a friendship over the years. Pete Blohme is the proprietor and owner of Panini Pete’s in Fairhope. This past December, when Pete opened a third restaurant, Sunset Point at Fly Creek Marina, Dimario and Blohme teamed up once again.
Nick truly believes in what is happening at Sunset Pointe and appreciates the long term potential of the concept. Together, Nick, Pete and the staff at Sunset Pointe are learning together. There is a huge investment in training and preparation and all of the members of the team grow together as they continue to learn.
The menu at Sunset Pointe is focused on farm to table. Everything is made from scratch from ingredients that come from fields in Baldwin County and seafood from Gulf Coast waters. The burgers and hand formed from freshly ground meat, they cut their own chips and fries, make their own pimento cheese and the list goes on! They feature a fresh catch, fresh starch, fresh vegetable and fresh dessert daily. “Bights” are the theme for the restaurant’s menu. Small “Bights” include BBQ shrimp, seared tuna nachos, crab-meat-balls, seafood lettuce wraps, a Mediterranean tuna crudo and grouper bights. Bowl & Garden “Bights” include their salads, a bouillabaisse and mussels in a beer broth. Their “Bights” on Bread include a seared tuna BLT, a grouper sandwich and an incredible burger. The Entrees are considered Full “Bights” and showcase Gulf Snapper Throats, Southern Fried Fish & Chips, Sesame Seared Tuna, Flat Iron Steak, Lemon Butter Chicken and Grilled Gulf Shrimp. Kid “Bights” are also available for the little ones.
In addition to the food, the libations are also top notch. They have a great selection of beer and wine and just like the food, their signature cocktails are hand crafted as well. All of their bartenders are trained mixologists that subscribe to the same standards behind the bar as the kitchen staff does with the food. Fresh herbs are used and nothing is ever premixed. It’s an old time feel with new time flavors. They toast at sunset every evening so make plans to wine down at sundown with the amazing crew at Sunset Pointe. Currently, the hours of operation are Monday through Thursday from 4:30pm until 9pm and Friday through Sunday, 11:30am until 9pm. Sunset Pointe, 831 North Section Street, Fairhope (251) 990-7766 • http://www.SunsetPointeFairhope.com • Facebook “Sunset Pointe at Fly Creek Marina”
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