In 1954, with $400 and a couple of partners, Buddy opened a small pizzeria to serve his neighborhood. And did people eat it up. Now, over 50 years later, LaRosa’s serves hundreds of neighborhoods throughout Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky, the Miami Valley, and Southeast Indiana. And Buddy’s still around and involved in the business. Although, now he’s able to spend more time with family and his other life-long interest – amateur and professional boxing.