Eric Ukaj, owner of Bronx Pie, came to the United States from Kosovo in 1987 at the age of 17. Shortly after arriving in New York City, he found work at a pizza place, sparking his passion for pizza. After gaining valuable experience over the next few years, Eric purchased a Ray's Pizzeria franchise in 1991. Five years later, he bought Jovani's Pizza in the Bronx, a family-owned business to this day. In 2009, Eric moved to Wappingers, seeking a better quality of life for his children. He worked at Brothers Trattoria in Beacon, but by 2012, he felt drawn back to his roots in pizza. "I was missing my younger days and wanted to bring real, traditional pies to the community," he recalls. That year, Bronx Pie was born. Today, Eric, along with his wife, two sons, and daughter, serves up classic New York-style pizzas and dishes to the region. And when it's time to eat, Eric's go-to is a simple, classic cheese slice