Stone and Paddle Offers Free Pizza Thursday

East-of-the-river pizza lovers, rejoice. The second outpost of Vernon's Stone and Paddle restaurant has opened in Manchester.

In honor of the opening, both Stone and Paddle locations will offer a free slice of pizza to customers Thursday. Manchester's location runs the promotion from 11:30 a.m. to midnight; Vernon from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Stone and Paddle is at 269 West Middle Turnpike in Manchester (860-649-5555) and 40 West Street in Vernon. (860-870-9999.) stoneandpaddle.com

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