SARATOGA SPRINGS — Earlier this spring, Hot Dog Charlie's, a late night favorite at 7 Caroline Street, was replaced by Caroline's third pizzeria, Big Apple Pizza.

A sign outside the Caroline Street eatery that reads, "Pizza 7" caught my eye a couple of weeks ago. At the time I wasn't able to get ahold of the manager, Chris Linn, to speak to about the full details behind the change.

Since my first post about the new Pizza 7, I've connected with Linn and learned the motivation behind the name change.

As a locally owned and operated shop, the owners wanted to avoid being associated with several Albany chains or any other corporation under the name Big Apple Pizza, Linn said.

"We're proud to be located and downtown Saratoga and would like to express our sincere thanks to those who have supported us so far," he added.

With the name swap comes a beefed up menu - which now features full dinner items like lasagna and stuffed shells along with the regular pizza, salad, subs and wings options.

"It's dinner delivered right to your door," Linn said. "Start off with an appetizer or garlic bread, enjoy your dinner of chicken parmigiana and finish it off with an authentic cannoli, slice of tiramisu, baklava or  cheesecake."

Pizza 7 delivers its full menu every day during business hours. 

They are also offering several noteworthy lunch specials - Before 3 p.m., customers can get any two slices and a drink for $4.00 or any sub, salad, wrap or gyro for $5 (a steal if I do say so myself).

For more information about Pizza 7 call 580-2000 or click here to view the full menu.