The Peru Gazette

At 3,634 sq. ft. the new shop is about 1,300 sq. ft. larger than the old one. Thanks to a Peru zoning law requirement that at least one entrance faces the street, the shop has two convenient entrance doors. Customers will undoubtedly appreciate the shop’s bright, spacious atmosphere. They will also notice the increased emphasis on food. Store manager/Peru native Matt Duquette pointed to the deli area where staff prepares fresh subs, sandwiches and wraps and the nearby island with items such as hot dogs, sausages, nachos and breakfast tornados ready to go. Customers have plenty of space to sit down and relax at five nearby tables with seating for up to twenty. Duquette pointed out the new turbo oven saying, “No more microwaving. The convection oven heats food very quickly and it tastes great.” Stewart’s many pizza customers will undoubtedly be putting his words to the test.

The shop offers an expanded choice of additional convenience store items. Many customers will appreciate the beverage selection and the new beer cave. The conveniently located, free to use phone is a unique store offering.

Stewart’s Shops grand opening is scheduled for Friday, December 20th. Matt Duquette said it will be celebrated with a store full of specials.

The old store is scheduled to be demolished later today. It opened on December 20, 1986 after a 2 1/2 court battle. Several Peru residents opposed its construction at the current location. Over the past 33 years Stewart’s has developed much local goodwill. When the current project came before the Zoning Board earlier this year a few residents voiced concerns, but the general reaction was overwhelmingly favorable.Click here to read the story on the shop’s 1987 opening