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NJ Popstar Buys Teens Lunch At Hometown Pizzeria (
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High schoolers flocked to a New Jersey pizzeria in droves on Tuesday, Oct. 1 for a free lunch. And not just any free lunch — free lunch from a popstar. SZA sza Instagram Sabatino's owner Sabatino Perotta told NJ Advance Media reporter Jeremy Schneider that SZA, a Maplewood native, called him and asked if he could buy lunch for local high schoolers at Columbia High School. Around 11 a.m., high schoolers began showing up. Then, in droves to the Valley Street pizzeria. Schneider shared a clip of the event to X. .@sza bought lunch for Columbia High School students today at Sabatin…
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These NJ Cybertrucks Cook Pizza In 2 Minutes, And Owners Have Perfect Response For The Haters
Fabio Antonio Arbelaez didn't get a Tesla Cybertruck for the attention. But when it comes to his business, it certainly doesn't hurt. "It's like a billboard on the highways," said Arbelaez, 43, who is a partner at The Columbia Inn in Montville, known for its super-thin-crust pizza, with Ryan McDermott. Arbelaez will slap a company magnet on the side of the truck and head to a party, where he'll cook The Columbia Inn's signature pie in a conveyor-like oven that he plugs into the bed of the truck. The pizza is ready in about two minutes and can feed 25 people in an hour. …
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Best Restaurants To Try If You're Going To Jets Or Giants Game
Watched the New York Jets and New York Giants in Week 1 and already having second thoughts about buying a ticket to see them play at MetLife Stadium this year? Well, there are plenty of restaurants and bars around the stadium if you're planning to see the Giants attempt to rebound from their dismal 2023 season or see if Gang Green can live up to the hype. And who knows, pick the right spot and you might see Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers, a Cedar Grove resident, celebrating what Jets fans hope will be many home victories this season. Marcus Live! Bar & Grille in American D…
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Portnoy Just Reviewed 12 Jersey Shore Pizzerias: How'd He Do?
He calls himself the pizza professional. But is he really? Dave Portnoy's latest One Bite Pizza Review tour across New Jersey has come to an end, with scores of 12 new restaurants set in stone. But Daily Voice wants to know, did the Barstool CEO get it right? Email clevine@dailyvoice.com with your thoughts. Here are the restaurants Portnoy reviewed and their scores. Surf City Pizza (Surf City, NJ): 6.2 BLVD Pizza (Surf City, NJ): 7.9 Martell's (Point Pleasant Beach, NJ): 7.1 Joey Tomato's (Point Pleasant Beach, NJ): 6.9 Nino's Coal Fired Pizza (Brick Township, NJ): 7.4 Za…
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Portnoy Gifts Fan Buffalo Chicken Slice During Review Of Jersey Shore Pizzeria
Buffalo chicken pizza isn't Dave Portnoy's taste. And neither is a floppy crust. The Barstool CEO, continuing his "One Bite" review stint along the Jersey Shore stopped by Salerno's in Hazlet. The Bethany Road pizzeria threw in a free slice of buffalo chicken, but Portnoy made it abundantly clear, it's not his thing. So much so that he gave it to a nearby fan. Portnoy ultimately gave the pizza 7.3, deducting points for a floppy crust, but the fan reviewed his free slice of buffalo chicken: 8.3.
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Pizza? At A Brewery? Here's How Portnoy Scored Pies At This NJ Beer Spot
The Jersey Shore pizza tour continues. At a brewery. Barstool Sports CEO Dave Portnoy stopped by Alternate Ending Beer Co. in Aberdeen to try its pies. To be clear, the kitchen is run by Talula's, an Asbury Park-based restaurant whose website touts sourdough pizza. Portnoy, on the second stop of his "One Bite" review tour, said the pie was Detroit-style, and more of a winter pizza. "It looks heavy, it is heavy," he said. "It's good stuff — it's heavy." His final score? 7.2.
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Pizza From Brothers' NJ Shop Leaves Crunch To Be Desired, Portnoy Says
Dave Portnoy is kicking off another "One Bite" New Jersey pizza review tour in Old Bridge. Barstool Sports' CEO stopped by Via Sposito in Old Bridge, where he said he had one day to load up on pies before his colonoscopy. That's besides the point. On to the pizza. Portnoy ultimately gave the pizza a 7.4, telling owner Anthony Esposito his pies could use a little bit more crunch — but putting it in a cardboard box definitely wasn't helping. Via Sposito is owned by Anthony and his brother, Vincent Esposito Jr., both fourth generation Italians whose family previously lived in Brooklyn,…
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NJ's Livvy Dunne, Rookie Phenom BF Take Private Jet To MLB All-Star Game
Pittsburgh Pirates rookie phenom Paul Skenes is taking his famed moustache, golden arm, and model girlfriend to the MLB All-Star Game this week. In a post on Instagram on Sunday, LSU gymnast, and influencer, Livvy Dunne — who hails from Bergen County — shared a photo of the pair before heading on a private jet to Texas with friends, where the 22-year-old is set to make his 12th career start in the majors at the big event on Tuesday. Skenes - the first overall pick in the 2023 draft - has only started 11 games in his career since being called up earlier this year, notching six wins with an E…
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Highly-Anticipated Rooftop Restaurant Now Open In Popular NJ Beach Town
A New Jersey beach town known for its food and music scenes has welcomed another restaurant to the area. AP Rooftop is newly-open on the third floor of the 5th Avenue Pavilion on Ocean Avenue in Asbury Park. ap.rooftop Instagram The restaurant is part of the McLoone Group, which operates multiple upscale eateries across the Jersey Shore, including the Iron Whale, located below AP Rooftop. The AP Rooftop's description on the McLoone Group website says the restaurant serves as a gathering place with panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean. "The concept is a coastal Mediterra…
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Popular Bar, Pizzeria Announces Open Date For Bergen County Location
A popular bar and restaurant with nine locations in New Jersey is opening another later this month. Tommy's Tavern + Tap announced on Instagram that its Edgewater location will open at City Place on Wednesday, June 26. The expansive Tommy's menu includes pizza, burgers, salads, small plates, sushi, beer, cocktails, wine, happy hour specials, and more. Tommy's has locations in Sea Bright, Freehold, Clifton, Bridgewater, Edison, Princeton, Morris Plains, Mount Laurel, Cherry Hill, and now Edgewater. Tommy's Tavern + Tap, 11 The Promenade at City Place, Edgewater.
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'Outrageously Good:' North Jersey Pizzeria Gets Rave Review From Portnoy
They call it a "thinny thin," and Dave Portnoy loves it. That's the "famous" bar pie from Crevier Cafe in Denville, which the Barstool CEO is raving about on his latest "One Bite" New Jersey pizza tour. According to Portnoy, the place is owned by a former employee of Angeloni's in Caldwell, which earned an 8.8 from Portnoy in 2020 (one of his highest scores). Portnoy holds up a slice of the thinny thin then takes his "One Bite" (yeah right). "It's outrageously good," said Portnoy, who famously loves extra-thin pizza. "It's a bar pie it's a thinny thin bar pie." Portnoy suggested super-th…
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'One Of The Best In The Game:' Portnoy Drops Special Review For NJ Pizzaiolo
Weeks after surprising a Morristown pizza master, Dave Portnoy has released his review of the pie. The Barstool CEO said he designated just 10 minutes to each pizzeria on this leg of his North Jersey "One Bite" tour, but set aside extra time for Nino Coniglio, of Coniglio's in Morristown. During his surprise visit, Portnoy got a tour of the Morristown digs from Nino — a 9-time world champion pizza maker who has six other restaurants in New York City — running down the history of their friendship. Portnoy has sampled hundreds of pizzas from across the country and even threw a One Bite Pizza…
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Dave Portnoy Surprises NJ Pizza Making Champ For 'One Bite' Review
It's about time! That's what Nino Coniglio is saying to Barstool CEO Dave Portnoy, who finally stopped by his Morristown pizzeria for a One Bite review. Without warning. "It means a lot," said Nino, a 9-time world champion pizza maker who owns six other restaurants in New York City, most of which have been reviewed by Portnoy. Six years ago, Portnoy reviewed two different pizzas from 310 Bowery, and gave them both an 8.1. Nino says the highest score he's ever gotten from Portnoy is an 8.7. Coniglio's made headlines for canceling a meet-and-greet with Tommy DeVito after his agent doubled …
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Portnoy Reviews 'Paper Thin' Pie At Bayonne's The Vic Tavern
So thin you can get a paper cut on it. That's what Barstool Sports CEO Dave Portnoy had to say about the pie at The Vic Tavern, a family-owned restaurant on Hobart Avenue in Bayonne. Portnoy stopped by apparently during a round of One Bite reviews across the river in Staten Island. He said The Vic is "very cool" on the inside, with pizza "so light" and "paper thin." He ultimately rated it a 7.7 saying if it had a slightly crispier crust, he'd give it an 8 or more. Portnoy has famously been a friend to Al Santillo of Santillo's Pizzeria on S. Broad Street in Elizabeth, who suffered a fire…
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NYC Pizzeria Known For Chimichurri Pie Lands In Clifton
A New York City pizzeria that landed in New Jersey last year is expanding in the Garden State. Wahizza is coming to Clifton. The pizzeria which originated in Washington Heights, boasts "high-quality artisan oven baked pizza," according to its website. It opened in Ridgefield Park in the last year, and has opened at 150 7th St., in Clifton, according to its Instagram page. Wahizza says its most popular pie is the chimichurri Dominican pizza. Chimpizza og_papafern Wahizza appeared to have held a soft opening this week.
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Tommy DeVito Addresses Pizza Signing Snafu: 'Slipped Through The Cracks'
Giants rookie quarterback Tommy DeVito, a Don Bosco graduate, addressed the furor caused by a canceled signing at a Morristown pizzeria that ended up becoming national news. DeVito, who still lives with his parents in Cedar Grove, spoke to reporters after Giants practice on Wednesday, Dec. 20 and said "some stuff just slipped through the cracks." Coniglio's Old Fashioned canceled a planned autograph signing with the rookie sensation after DeVito's agent, Sean Stellato, attempted to double his appearance fee from $10,000 to $20,000. DeVito, who led Big Blue to three straight wins while…
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All About The Ovens: Patsy's Tavern Turned Down Portnoy's Pizza Fest Invite — For Good Reason
Patsy's Tavern in Paterson may have turned down their invitation to Barstool Sports' One Bite Pizza Fest, but New Jersey was still well-represented as several others were in attendance. The One Bite Pizza Fest was held Saturday, Sept. 23 in Coney Island, and featured 35 pizzerias all highly-rated by Barstool CEO Dave Portnoy. Patsy's Tavern owner Steve Barbarulo said his shop was invited to the pizza fest, but Barstool was providing the ovens for all the attending pizzerias and couldn't get them the same 90-year-old oven they've had in the shop since Barbarulo was a kid. And the oven is w…
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Longtime NJ Pizzeria Turns Down Portnoy's Pizza Fest: 'No Way We're Closing On Saturday'
Patsy's Tavern won't chance closing on a Saturday, at least not for Dave Portnoy. The longtime Paterson pizza shop said on Facebook that it turned out an invite to Barstool Sports' "One Bite Pizza Fest" Saturday, Sept. 23 in Coney Island. ALSO SEE: One NJ Pizzeria May Have Bailed On Portnoy's Fest — But Not These Eight Others But Patsy's, who scored an 8.2 from Portnoy during his 2021 visit, won't be in attendance. "Yes, Patsy’s Tavern was invited to Dave Portnoy’s Pizza Festival today at Coney Island," the restaurant said on Facebook. "Yes, we said we COULD NOT ATTEND. "There…
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NJ Pizzerias Named Best For Regional Style Are Nowhere Near NYC
They might be deep in New Jersey, but they've sure got New York state of mind. Six pizzerias, most in the central part of the Garden State, have been crowned by the Washington Post as having the best New York-style pizza. The eateries earned recognition as part of a new national database by the Post that categorizes the best restaurants in each state specializing in Chicago, Detroit, Neapolitan, New York, Roman, Sicilian, and Tavern-style pizza. According to the rankings, the pizzerias that are pros at serving up NY-style pies are: Roma Pizza, Ocean City Rome Pizza, Dunellen Scotto’s Pi…
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Artichoke Basille's Newest NJ Location Holds Special Meaning To Franchise Owner
The pizzeria that's become known for topping its pies with smashed artichokes is opening another New Jersey location. Artichoke Basille's is coming to New Brunswick. According to its Facebook page, the pizzeria will be opening at 104 Easton Ave., a space previously occupied by Jimmy's Grill. Artichoke made its New Jersey debut in Hoboken in 2019. This will be its third location in the Garden State, the other being in Jersey City. The new location has special meaning to franchise owner Premal Shanghvi, according to PizzaMarketplace.com. "This location in New Brunswick is just a block from…
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'This Is Home': Longtime Restaurateur Opens Wayne Ale House & Pizza
The opening of a Wayne pizzeria and bar is serving as a homecoming for a longtime restaurateur Rob Corujo, who has owned numerous restaurants in North Jersey over the last 20 year, has opened Wayne Ale House & Pizza at 611 Ratzer Road. Corujo is but a five-minute drive from the restaurant, and said this is an idea he's had in his head for a long time. "I've always wanted to do a bar/pizza concept with a limited menu," Corujo said. "I always said I wanted to make one thing and make it really good and that will work." While spending time skiing in Colorado, where he has a condominium,…
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Hollywood Stars Get Taste Of NJ Pizza As Movie Films At Shuttered Elizabeth Restaurant
Hollywood stars are getting a taste of New Jersey pizza. Vince Vaughn and Drea de Matteo are among the actors in the independent movie "Nonna's," filming across parts of the Garden State and Staten Island. Last month, the crew was spotted on East 14th Street in Bayonne. This week, they're at the site of shuttered Italian restaurant Spirito's, in Elizabeth. The most important question: What are they noshing on? Pizza from Al Santillo's Brick Oven Pizza. The iconic pizzeria, which dates back to 1918, announced on social media they made a delivery to the set on Friday, June 23…
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Most Popular Pizzerias In North Jersey
Some North Jersey pizzerias have been around for decades. Others are brand new. Some have a thin and crispy crust. Others are fluffy and plump. Whatever your pizza preference may be, one thing's for sure: There are plenty of places to choose from in North Jersey. Daily Voice polled our Instagram followers on their favorite pizzerias, and (in no particular order) here were the most common answers: Ralph's, Nutley Danny's, Bloomingdale Grant Street Cafe, Dumont Tenth Street Pasta & Pizza, Hoboken Nellie's, Waldwick Park Tavern, East Rutherford Mario's, Saddle Brook Star Tavern, Ora…
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'Fat Bastard' Carries On Family's Famed Thin Crust Pizza In Bergen County
The Giaquintos are back in South Hackensack with their trademark thin crust pizza. Anthony Giaquinto, whose roots in Bergen County's pizza scene run deep, has opened Fat Bastard and Sons at 434 Route 46, continuing a family legacy of pizzerias. Giaquinto previously ran Tony G's in South Hackensack, The Balcony in Carlstadt, G Millz in Hoboken and Prime Time Sports Bar in Carlstadt. Giaquinto's mother, Mary Rose Giaquinto, was the longtime owner of Giaquinto's Old Judge, an institution in South Hackensack. Now, Giaquinto is running Fat Bastard with his two sons, Dominick, a student at M…
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NJ Pizzeria Named Among Best In America
Looking for the best pizza in New Jersey? According to a ranking by Reader's Digest, the Jersey Shore is the place to be for that — and it's got three locations to choose from. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Peter Grippo (@brooklynsquarepizza) Brooklyn Square Pizza, in Jackson, Manalapan and Toms River, was selected as the best pizza in the Garden State by RD. Here’s what Reader’s Digest says about the pizza joint, which opened in 2013: "Time to get a little saucy with this Jackson pizza joint's best-seller, the Upside Down S…
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Pizzeria Comes Up With Brilliant Way To Support NJ Toddler Battling Leukemia
He may be small but he is mighty: A South Jersey toddler who is battling leukemia will be featured on the pizza boxes at a local joint. A portion of every pizza purchased during the month of April at Genova Pizza in Audobon will go toward Callen's family. Hey everyone! Wanted to touch base with all of you. Meet Callen a superhero who is battling leukemia at the age of two... Posted by Genova Pizza on Thursday, March 9, 2023 Genova created Callen's very own animated character that will be featured on all of the Grandma pizza boxes during the month of April. Callen's pies kick off Genov…
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Artichoke Basille Founder Bringing Three Pizzerias Of His Own To NJ
The founder of a fast-growing New York City pizzeria is bringing his own pizza concept to New Jersey with one store already open and two more in the works. Sally Boy's — owned by Sal Basile, who helped launch the ever-popular Artichoke Basille's — is now open on Broad Street in Red Bank. Inside Sally Boy'sVinny DiStefano Sally Boy's pizzaVinny DiStefano Two other locations are planned for Atlantic City and Asbury Park, with more coming to Los Angeles and Miami, the pizzeria's website says. Sally Boy's is meant to be an all-encompassing experience. Appetizers range between $5 and $…
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Portnoy Solves Pizza Rivalry At NJ Flea Market
A pizza rivalry at either end of a flea market was uncovered by Dave Portnoy's One Bite reviews in Burlington County. First, the reviewer from Barstool Sports tried a bite of Kate & Al's Pizza Pies. It was a cold slice of tomato pizza which he tried while marveling at their 65-year-old storefront sign. "That sign is awesome," he said, before rating the slice as 7.4. If it was hot, it'd get a 7.7, Portnoy said. Dave Portnoy ends up in a flea market and may have found an underground pizza rivalry in the most unlikely of places.One Bite Pizza Reviews Then Dave strolled across the Colu…
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Business is booming at a North Jersey restaurant, thanks to a recent visit from Barstool Sports CEO Dave Portnoy. A manager from Grant Street Cafe in Dumont tells Daily Voice pizza sales have tripled this week, with patrons coming from as far as Pennsylvania and Connecticut, after the popular joint earned a high review — an 8.2 — from the self-proclaimed pizza connoisseur. "He was very nice to our entire staff and patrons," Chris DeLaura said. "He came back inside to take pictures, talk and even kept eating the pizza." Since the review, Grant's is making nearly triple the amount of pies an…
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Portnoy Blown Away By Bar Pie At Popular North Jersey Restaurant
A popular North Jersey restaurant got a visit from Barstool's Dave Portnoy. The CEO who tours the country sampling pizza had high hopes for Dumont's Grant Street Cafe, excited to bite into their "bar pie." It didn't disappoint. "Light, good flavor, it's got the perfect amount of grease," Portnoy said from outside the restaurant. He scored it an 8.2 — "a confident 8.2," he said.
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'Skinny Post Malone' Elated To Get North Jersey Pizzeria Review From Portnoy
Sure, his face is covered with tattoos and has everyone in Italy asking, "Are you Post Malone?" That's a no. His name is Carmine, and according to Barstool Sports CEO Dave Portnoy, his North Jersey pizzeria cooks up a "better than average" Neapolitan pie. Portnoy visited Buonocore's Brick Oven Pizza in Haledon, capping his most recent New Jersey tour, where Carmine told his story. The pizzaiolo spent 10 years honing his craft in Italy before bringing it to the US, where he's been for the last five years. Carmine explains how the Margarita pizza got its name, and that he's well aware he's a…
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