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Spanky
Citizen
Username: Spanky
Post Number: 7
Registered: 4-2003
| | Posted on Saturday, August 2, 2003 - 1:12 am: |     |
Call us crazy, but having just moved here we are having a terrible time finding a good pizza place. We were partial to the brick oven pizza at Grimaldi's in Hoboken (the Patsy's of NYC) and can't seem to find anything close. Does anyone have a good pizza place to recommend (where you could possibly get a beer too??) |
algebra2
Citizen
Username: Algebra2
Post Number: 1119
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Saturday, August 2, 2003 - 9:05 am: | |
People have been recommending Star Tavern forever and we still have yet to go. It's in West Orange. I like the small bar pies best at Bunny's in So. Orange. Quincey's in West Orange has good pizza and pitchers of Bass. Neither Bunny's or Quincey's is a "pizza place" like Patsy's though. |
Chris Dickson
Citizen
Username: Ironman
Post Number: 694
Registered: 8-2001
| | Posted on Saturday, August 2, 2003 - 9:31 am: | |
Try Sun Tavern at 1072 Route 22 in Mountainside. Take Valley to Springfield Avenue. Springfield out to Route 22 West. It's less than a mile up the road on the right ...
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Maplewoody
Citizen
Username: Maplewoody
Post Number: 265
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Saturday, August 2, 2003 - 4:00 pm: | |
Spanky,
We like the Resevoir's Pizza in South Orange, and also ALL the food (and pizza) at the Village Trattoria on Inwood in Maplewood, across from the Fleet bank on Maplewood Ave. Try their fish or chicken specials posted daily on the bulletin board.
Welcome to Maplewood! |
lnt
Citizen
Username: Lnt
Post Number: 2
Registered: 6-2003
| | Posted on Saturday, August 2, 2003 - 6:50 pm: | |
I second the recommendation for the Reservoir. Their pizza is wonderful. I think the restaurant is BYOB. Not positive--we usually get delivery. |
Jackie Day
Citizen
Username: Zoesky1
Post Number: 54
Registered: 6-2003
| | Posted on Saturday, August 2, 2003 - 7:31 pm: | |
Star Tavern is awesome...well worth a 15-minute drive. It's a big, raucous loud place that's perfect for kids and adults alike, with beer. Incredible pizza with a brick oveny taste. Not too expensive. Great for bringing together a large group. High tolerance for screaming kids. |
Nlanzieri
Citizen
Username: Nlanzieri
Post Number: 140
Registered: 1-2003
| | Posted on Saturday, August 2, 2003 - 10:35 pm: | |
What about places closer to MW? WE like Martys for delivery and that place in the village next to the fish market and Kings. |
Spanky
Citizen
Username: Spanky
Post Number: 8
Registered: 4-2003
| | Posted on Sunday, August 3, 2003 - 11:25 pm: | |
thanks everyone-- we got Marty's delivered tonight and it was pretty good! We'll try the other suggestions soon. |
growler
Citizen
Username: Growler
Post Number: 213
Registered: 11-2001
| | Posted on Monday, August 4, 2003 - 2:32 pm: | |
We've tried all the pizza places around and the Village Trattoria beats them all hands down. Don't go anywhere else! |
-af
Citizen
Username: Java_drinker
Post Number: 247
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Monday, August 4, 2003 - 2:41 pm: | |
mmmmmmmmm, buffalo wing pizza. arghhhhhghghhghghh (drooling)
/Homer Simpson |
brusin
Citizen
Username: Brusin
Post Number: 57
Registered: 2-2002
| | Posted on Monday, August 4, 2003 - 3:11 pm: | |
Arturo's pizza comes closest to Grimaldi's in Hoboken! |
sam6
Citizen
Username: Sam6
Post Number: 30
Registered: 3-2002
| | Posted on Monday, August 4, 2003 - 3:22 pm: | |
The Star Tavern is the best!!!!!! |
pizzaz
Citizen
Username: Pizzaz
Post Number: 11
Registered: 11-2001
| | Posted on Monday, August 4, 2003 - 3:53 pm: | |
The next time at Star - hold your pizza vertical for only 2 seconds. The cheese on the pizza will be in your lap within 1 second. Enjoy! |
growler
Citizen
Username: Growler
Post Number: 214
Registered: 11-2001
| | Posted on Monday, August 4, 2003 - 5:17 pm: | |
OMG! Buffalo wing pizza! With a beer or two...nothing better. |
buzzsaw
Citizen
Username: Buzzsaw
Post Number: 1009
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 5, 2003 - 9:49 am: | |
my vote also goes to the trattoria for pizza without beer, and bunnies for pizza and beer.
I always seem to loose with Marty's. Customer service = 0. |
barbara wilhelm
Citizen
Username: Bartist
Post Number: 44
Registered: 1-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 5, 2003 - 1:27 pm: | |
Don't miss Joes on Springfield Avenue in Union. No brew, but I love their pizza. |
pizzaz
Citizen
Username: Pizzaz
Post Number: 12
Registered: 11-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 6, 2003 - 1:19 pm: | |
Jersey Tomatoes are back in season. Try a pizza from Bunny's with jersey tomatoes, you'll be back for more. If your budget minded, don't forget the ALL YOU CAN EAT gourmet pizza buffet every monday and tuesday nights from 5:00 to 8:30pm. Cost per person $5.25 plus tax. Buffet includes salad or soup. Sorry, drinks are extra. |
mayhewdrive
Citizen
Username: Mayhewdrive
Post Number: 329
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 6, 2003 - 1:30 pm: | |
I agree...Bunny's does have the best pizza in South Orange! |
Maplewoody
Citizen
Username: Maplewoody
Post Number: 269
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, August 7, 2003 - 12:43 am: | |
If you do venture into Bunny's...ORDER a pizza, and NOTHING else. I had dinner there (no pizza )and was SICK afterwards!
I've eaten the STAR pizza over in W.O. too, and thought it to be nothing special... |
ajc
Citizen
Username: Ajc
Post Number: 1687
Registered: 9-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, August 7, 2003 - 10:00 am: | |
Bunny's.... Bizza & Beer, the best B&B money can buy!   |
pizzaz
Citizen
Username: Pizzaz
Post Number: 13
Registered: 11-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, August 7, 2003 - 10:12 am: | |
Maplewoody: I'm sorry to hear of your mention concerning your meal at Bunny's. I can assure you that are food products are fresh and our stock turnover is weekly. You may know that our menu selection is extensive and our attention to customer satisfaction is of primary importance. Please allow me to extend an invitation to you and Ms/Mrs Maplewoody to a dinner on us. Please private line me and I will send you via postal mail a gift certificate. |
mayhewdrive
Citizen
Username: Mayhewdrive
Post Number: 332
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, August 7, 2003 - 10:30 am: | |
Now THAT is Customer Service....standing behind your service & products. Way to go Bunny's!!
The Gaslight could learn alot from you (in more ways than one) |
pmart
Citizen
Username: Pmart
Post Number: 93
Registered: 7-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, August 7, 2003 - 10:53 am: | |
Bunny's, Star and Sun Taverns are all very good. My favorite place for a pie and a beer is The Brothers in Red Bank. |
Brett
Citizen
Username: Bmalibashksa
Post Number: 29
Registered: 7-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, August 7, 2003 - 11:01 am: | |
Quincey's in West Orange has free pizza Fri. for happy hour (4-6) |
amandacat
Citizen
Username: Amandacat
Post Number: 186
Registered: 8-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, August 7, 2003 - 11:05 am: | |
I love Bunny's pizza, but I like the rest of their food as well; my husband and I have have appetizers, pasta, burgers, and sandwiches there, all tasty and -- I'm happy to report -- with no ill after affects. |
cheetah
Citizen
Username: Cheetah
Post Number: 30
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Saturday, August 9, 2003 - 8:35 pm: | |
Spanky, forget it. I've tried for years to find terrific pizza around here and it's just been a search in vain. Is it too much to ask? The best I've been able to find is the brick oven pizza place in Summit, right near the train station. Order the 4-cheese with extra gorganzola -- very good. |
Iaowks Reingold
Citizen
Username: Noglider
Post Number: 369
Registered: 1-2003
| | Posted on Monday, August 11, 2003 - 6:15 pm: | |
You might like Marcello's in Berkeley Heights! I used to work near there and went there at least once a week.
Tom Reingold
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Dave Ross
Supporter
Username: Dave
Post Number: 4997
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Monday, August 11, 2003 - 6:54 pm: | |
I like Bunny's pizza, too. With a mug of Yuengling. And last time I checked, MOL is on the computer near the bar, which is convenient. |
ml1
Citizen
Username: Ml1
Post Number: 1186
Registered: 5-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 12, 2003 - 10:43 am: | |
I like Bunny's pizza too -- been going there since college. My five year old says it's the "world's best."
Back in my SHU days, it was with a cold Pabst or Bud. Now that I can afford the extra buck, it's with a Sam Adams. |
Deacon Blues
Citizen
Username: Deacon_blues
Post Number: 1
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 12, 2003 - 11:34 am: | |
If you like the crust a little thicker, ask for double dough at Bunny's. While you're at it, if you like your Yuengling a little taller, ask for a pint. |
bella
Citizen
Username: Bella
Post Number: 332
Registered: 7-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 12, 2003 - 12:18 pm: | |
Oh my God, are the people who think that there is a lack of good pizza insane???? I live in the in Cincinnati where Donato's, LaRosa's, and Pizza Hut are considered good pizza. My poor father drives 15-20 minutes away to get pizza from some guys who got their recipe from their uncle in north Jersey. You guys don't realize how good you have it.
When we first moved here my father called to order one, this is how the conversation went:
dad: I'd like to order one large plain pie.
worker: Ummm, sir we sell pizza, not pies. |
pizzaz
Citizen
Username: Pizzaz
Post Number: 14
Registered: 11-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 13, 2003 - 6:04 pm: | |
P I Z Z A Z - We Deliver to our friends and neighbors in Maplewood, too. |
TK South Orange
Citizen
Username: Tk_south_orange
Post Number: 29
Registered: 5-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 13, 2003 - 6:30 pm: | |
Pizzaz -
Have to admit - I too have eaten at Bunny's and the food really wasn't up to par (but it was about a year and a half ago and things may have changed) Pizza is pretty good though! |
Yonti2323
Citizen
Username: Yonti2323
Post Number: 8
Registered: 6-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, August 21, 2003 - 2:59 pm: | |
Of the places that deliver, we like Maplewood Pizza. They seem to be one of the few places that actually uses fresh mushrooms. However, having grown up in Livingston, I still get cravings for Camarrata's pepperoni pizza. They use long, thick strips of spicy pepperoni. Unfortunately, they don't deliver to Maplewood, and they don't have seating there, so I usually have to find an excuse to show up at my parents' house with a pizza. |
amandacat
Citizen
Username: Amandacat
Post Number: 210
Registered: 8-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, August 21, 2003 - 6:57 pm: | |
Ditto the Maplewood Pizza recommendation -- for simple, basic, non-gourmet pizza -- the kind I remember getting from my neighborhood pizza joints growing up in the city in the 70's and 80's -- they're the best in town. Also delicious chicken parm sandwiches, and veggie rolls. Mmmm, I'm getting hungry just thinking about it! |
SoOrLady
Citizen
Username: Soorlady
Post Number: 24
Registered: 9-2003
| | Posted on Friday, September 12, 2003 - 5:52 pm: | |
The Best Pizza depends on your mood:
For the "one slice is a meal" variety, we get the Resevoir's Super (peppers, onions, mushrooms, pepperoni,sasauge, meatballs..) For your basic "bar pie" you can't beat Bunny's. For variety (ie Buffalo Wing, Cheesesteak etc.) pizza, go to the Trattoria. Finally, we have yet to find a white clam sauce pizza (with extra garlic) that rivals The Star's. |
NRL
Citizen
Username: Nrl
Post Number: 182
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Friday, September 12, 2003 - 8:31 pm: | |
We ordered from Primo Pizza on Springfield ave near Prospect this evening. It was a good pie. |
Ignatius J
Citizen
Username: Ignatius_j
Post Number: 38
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Friday, September 12, 2003 - 10:34 pm: | |
I'm all over the Buffalo Chicken slice at Trattoria...Mmmm, Buffalo |
Moose11217
Citizen
Username: Moose11217
Post Number: 19
Registered: 12-2002
| | Posted on Friday, September 12, 2003 - 10:37 pm: | |
Recently in from Brooklyn, my wife and I have been enjoying Gencarelli's in West Orange. They make a great Hawaiian Pizza and they offer a $5 plain large pizza - pick-up only. It's also a nice place to eat in (byob) and then go next door to Crossroads for ice cream (no crowds and plenty of room to lounge). |
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