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Hollywood Stars Get Taste Of NJ Pizza As Movie Films At Shuttered Elizabeth Restaurant Hollywood Stars Get Taste Of NJ Pizza As Movie Films At Shuttered Elizabeth Restaurant
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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by Cecilia Levine
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Iconic Italian Elizabeth Restaurant Spirito's For Sale Iconic Italian Elizabeth Restaurant Spirito's For Sale
Iconic Italian Elizabeth Restaurant Spirito's For Sale Spirito's in Elizabeth is on the market. The old-school Italian restaurant dates back to the Great Depression, and has earned a reputation as one of the most beloved Italian eateries in the state. The listings started popping up earlier this week. The restaurant, building and land are for sale -- along with the liquor license and second- and- third-floor apartments. Several health code violations closed Spirito's over the summer. NJ.com said a call to owner Mike Spirito was not returned before publication.

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by Cecilia Levine