volleyball Archives - Trapper's Pizza Pub

April 25, 2021April 27, 2021

Volleyball League Begins in May

Monday, May 3rd marks the start of the first session of Trapper’s Volleyball League. After a long year with plenty of hand-wringing around whether or not volleyball was allowed, we’re excited to be able to get back to it.

Volleyball teams play on a sunny day at Trapper's Pizza Pub under the watchful eyes of a referee — This throwback picture is from a Trapper’s Volleyball game from back in 2015.

Volleyball Registration Details

If your volleyball team hasn’t already signed up, we strongly encourage you to follow this link and do so now. Spots are filling up fast and we don’t want you to miss out! Our website takes PayPal for payments, but if you’d prefer to pay with cash or credit card you can head into Trapper’s Pizza Pub this week to sign up in person. It costs $115.00 (before taxes) to register your team online, but if you register in person we are offering you a $15 discount on that price.

Trapper’s Volleyball Facebook Page

We’re also here to plug the new Trapper’s Volleyball Facebook Page once again. If you haven’t joined yet, head on over and become a member now. It’s a place for everyone to communicate about coming games, to find a sub, to look for that missing fourth member of the team, or just to discuss the latest volleyball news. We hope everyone will keep it a safe, inclusive place for everyone.

Events are Back

As we move into the Summer months here in Syracuse, Trapper’s will be bringing back live music on Friday nights. Local musicians can contact our Events Department at events@trapperspizza.com to schedule performances.

We also had our first Right Mind Syracuse crafting workshop on Tuesday, April 18th, which was a great success! Attendees used stencils and paint to create a DIY porch sign. The next Right Mind event is a Macrame Plant Hanger Workshop on Tuesday, May 18th. Tickets are already available on the Right Mind Syracuse website.

We can’t wait to see Trapper’s and our community come back to life this Spring and Summer. Stay safe and remember to follow CDC Guidelines.

Christie Donato

Christie Donato is the Marketing Manager for Trapper’s Pizza Pub and a freelance writer. She’s a co-founder of Rogue Dialogue Productions and a writer on the podcast Windfall. Originally from Syracuse, she now resides in Queens with her dog, Piper. You can find more of her work here.

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April 11, 2021April 11, 2021

April 2021 News Round-up

Daffodils in snow by local East Syracuse photographer, Mallory Roach.

As we officially head into Spring here in Central New York, there are quite a few changes happening at Trapper’s Pizza Pub, and a lot to look forward to, as well. In typical Syracuse fashion, the weather has been all over the place this past week, with temperatures in the 80’s over the weekend. We can look forward to some April showers this upcoming week, but the mild temperatures of Spring should stay strong.

Shaking Things Up

April always brings with it a sense of transformation. It’s a time for Spring cleaning and putting words into action. Here at Trapper’s, we’re coming out of the past Winter with some big plans, and we’re excited to share them with all of you. If you’ve been to Trapper’s Pizza Pub recently, you may have noticed that the restaurant has a fresh, new coat of paint. While the familiar faces of our hand-painted mascots have been a part of the barroom for years, we felt it was time for the restaurant itself to take on a more modern look and feel. We’ll be rolling the rest of the updates out over the next couple of months, so make sure to keep an eye out for more changes to come.

The Trapper’s Pizza Pub barroom gets a new coat of paint and a fresh look this month.

Trapper’s Pizza Pub’s 20th Anniversary

Can you believe that next month is the official 20th Anniversary of Trapper’s Pizza Pub? We’re so grateful to have been a part of this community for the past two decades, and because of this important milestone, we have a lot of exciting plans for the rest of 2021 in the works. It’s also partially why Trapper’s itself is getting a facelift. After 20 years in business, it felt like time to make some aesthetic adjustments. In honor of our anniversary, we’re also putting out a series of blog posts on the history of Trapper’s Pizza Pub, interviews with the people who created, a special conversation with its current owner, and more throughout the month of May. New blog posts drop every Sunday!

The Brand New Trapper’s Volleyball Facebook Group

Warm weather means the first session of Trapper’s Volleyball League is right around the corner, and this year is no different. Unless we hear differently from New York State, Session One is scheduled to begin the week of May 3rd. That’s only three weeks away! If you haven’t signed your team up already, head on over to the Volleyball Page to register today via PayPal. You can also sign up in person at Trapper’s Pizza Pub for a $15 discount.

If you’re interested in joining but aren’t already part of a team, head over to our new Volleyball Facebook Group to connect with others in our volleyball community. This group is meant to be a place for open communication about all things related to the Trapper’s Volleyball League. We encourage everyone involved to join, and we can’t wait for the volleyball season to officially start! Also, if anyone out there is interested in becoming a Moderator for the Facebook Group, send us a DM and we’ll be happy to add you on.

Trapper's Pizza Pub is hiring pizza and grill cooks to join our BOH team. Email events@trapperspizza.com to apply. — Trapper’s Pizza Pub is hiring pizza and grill cooks! Email events@trapperspizza.com to apply.

We’re Hiring Pizza Cooks

The last bit of April news is that Trapper’s Pizza Pub is hiring! We’re in need of pizza and grill cooks to join our growing kitchen staff. Ideally, we’re looking for someone (or multiple people) who has experience with both a pizza oven and grill, but for the right person, we’re happy to train in one area or the other. If you’re interested, please send a resumé over to events@trapperspizza.com. If you know someone who would be a great fit for this role, please send them our way!

We’re looking forward to a beautiful Spring and Summer this year. Our patio is open and ready for days when it’s too nice out to eat at your desk, and nights when all you want is to enjoy a margarita with your closest friends. Check back weekly for more news and updates!

Christie Donato

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February 27, 2021April 10, 2021

Behind the Scenes with Hal Silverman

Photographer Hal Silverman prepares the Trapper's Pizza Pub hot chicken wings for their moment in the spotlight. — Local Syracuse photographer, Hal Silverman, sets up a shot of Trapper’s Pizza Pub’s customer-favorite hot chicken wings.

This past weekend, Trapper’s had the absolute pleasure of working with local photographer Hal Silverman on a shoot featuring some of our signature menu items. This photoshoot has been in the works for some time, as we’ve been working hard behind the scenes at revamping the Trapper’s Pizza Pub website and social media accounts. This push has been ongoing since November, and we hope you’ve enjoyed seeing more of us in your feeds and timelines across Facebook and Instagram.

Summer & Volleyball

The shoot this month is just the beginning, as we have a slew of plans to make your favorite neighborhood pizza joint even better, just in time for the Summer months ahead when we’ll all (hopefully) get to see each other more often. While we’re still waiting to find out more about timing for the start of volleyball season, we’re already accepting team sign-ups on our website. Click here for more information or to enter your team.

Owner of Trapper's Pizza Pub and photographer Hal Silverman discuss how to proceed with the next photo set-up. — Trapper’s Pizza Pub owner, Alex, and photographer, Hal, discuss the next photo on the shot list.

New York State Easing Restrictions

As more and more restrictions are lifted for bars, restaurants and other venues, we’re seeing life slowly return to normal. Trapper’s is committed to keeping our customers, staff and community safe throughout this time, which is why we’ve recently installed plexiglass between booths, and are still careful to maintain proper social distancing between tables throughout the restaurant. We also have multiple heaters on the outside patio for those patrons who are still understandably concerned about dining indoors.

Plexiglass has been installed between booths in the Trapper’s Pizza Pub bar area.

Is the End in Sight?

It has been difficult to navigate through this unprecedented time, but thanks to the unbelievable support from our loyal customer base, we’ve been able to stay in business and are looking forward to a thriving restaurant once restrictions have all been lifted. In the past week, we’ve had optimistic news about the state of Covid-19 in New York State. Hospitalizations are now lower than they were on December 12th, over 175k vaccines were administered in just 24 hours on February 26th, and the FDA has just approved the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. We’re so grateful to have been able to continue operating throughout the pandemic, but we’re also very much looking forward to putting this all behind us.

Let us know what you’re most excited about this Summer in the comments!

Christie Donato