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Franco's dilemna: Fine dining or pizza? Both, please

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Steven Gilmore

Split decision: Anthony's Pizza and Tagliatelle with shrimp in brown butter sauce


By Ron Bechtol

Published: October 24, 2012

Temperature should matter less in this case.

Halloween Night at Franco's
Franco's celebrates Halloween in ghoulish style with a live music by Tejano diva Pasty Torres and the Blue Harmony Band, food and drink specials, a costume contest with prizes, dancing till midnight, plus special appearances by Dracula, the Werewolf, and other spooky stars "dug up" from the past. $10 ($5 with dinner reservation), 9pm Wed October 31, Franco's Italian Restaurant & Lounge, 10003 NW Military. For reservations, call (210) 479-2670. — Bryan Rindfuss

Franco's Italian Restaurant & Lounge/Naples Pizza

10003 NW Military at Alon Town Center,
(210) 479-7772,
francos-sa.com
Best Bets Simple pastas, pizzas, house-made chips with melted gorgonzola.
Hours 11am-10pm Mon-Sat (Lounge open later); 4-9 Sunday
Prices $$-$$$

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