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patmich
Citizen
Username: Patmich
Post Number: 14
Registered: 3-2005
| | Posted on Friday, September 16, 2005 - 2:24 pm: |     |
Anyone have any recommendation for pizza takeout. Need to feed a bunch of friends tonight! |
Nohero
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Username: Nohero
Post Number: 4682
Registered: 10-1999
| | Posted on Friday, September 16, 2005 - 2:37 pm: | |
Pizza Primo
1870 Springfield Avenue (near the corner of Prospect and Springfield)
Maplewood
(973) 763-8777
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Pippi
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Username: Pippi
Post Number: 1210
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Friday, September 16, 2005 - 2:44 pm: | |
The Reservoir (South Orange Ave) has awesome pizza and they deliver. It's even better at home than it is in the resturant!
It travels very well and it's my favorite!
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Meandtheboys
Citizen
Username: Meandtheboys
Post Number: 1587
Registered: 12-2004
| | Posted on Friday, September 16, 2005 - 4:14 pm: | |
Arturo's Brick Oven Pizzeria in Maplewood Village has all kinds of yummy topping choices. My absolute favorite is the Mexicana. It has hot peppers, cheddar cheese, green peppers and a bunch of other yummy stuff I can't remember. Make sure you get it on TRADITIONAL crust, as the thin crust doesn't stand up to all the toppings. Another good one is the Greco. It's got pesto, pine nuts and feta cheese--YUMMY. And they deliver.
(973) 378-5800
180 Maplewood Ave
Maplewood, NJ 07040 |
oots
Citizen
Username: Oots
Post Number: 254
Registered: 6-2001
| | Posted on Friday, September 16, 2005 - 4:51 pm: | |
second the reservoir!
I love the sausage pies!!
oots |
Pippi
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Username: Pippi
Post Number: 1211
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Friday, September 16, 2005 - 5:23 pm: | |
notehead loves the pepperoni, but I love the plain too! |
SoOrLady
Citizen
Username: Soorlady
Post Number: 2589
Registered: 9-2003
| | Posted on Friday, September 16, 2005 - 6:56 pm: | |
Reservior - definately... get one with everything... one slice is a meal! And.. don't forget the Tony Salad! |
Maplewoody
Citizen
Username: Maplewoody
Post Number: 1024
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Friday, September 16, 2005 - 9:50 pm: | |
Resevoir pizza is WAY TOO GREASY!
I get mine in Maplewood from the Village Trattoria . . . . |
Cubeless
Citizen
Username: Cubey
Post Number: 251
Registered: 9-2003
| | Posted on Friday, September 16, 2005 - 10:50 pm: | |
Has anyone tried Frank's new place on Valley? I think it's open now. |
Josh Holtz
Citizen
Username: Jholtz
Post Number: 90
Registered: 4-2004
| | Posted on Saturday, September 17, 2005 - 6:08 pm: | |
Bunny's. |
South Orange Maven
Citizen
Username: Somaven
Post Number: 65
Registered: 8-2005
| | Posted on Saturday, September 17, 2005 - 9:45 pm: | |
Bunny's pizza is just tooo limp for me. It's soggy and not crisp.
Roman Gourmet is great but they don't deliver. For delivery, Reservoir hands down! Tony Salad (and Billy) are also the best. |
Pizzaz
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Username: Pizzaz
Post Number: 2464
Registered: 11-2001
| | Posted on Sunday, September 18, 2005 - 9:21 am: | |
This is said from a person who accepts pizza for the children's summer reading program. You would think a maven is more learned. Bunny's Jersey Tomato pizza is my favorite, but then again I like the paradise pizza with the three cheese combination. I'd suggest you sample the variety of yummy selections in the two-towns. 
BTW: We do Kid's Birthday parties as well. We have never had a disappointed youngster..... OXOXO
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Elaine Harris
Citizen
Username: Elaineharris
Post Number: 35
Registered: 12-2004
| | Posted on Monday, September 19, 2005 - 10:22 am: | |
Bunny's pizza is very crisp!! I have not found the same crunchy and delicious pizza anywhere else, although one came close in Provence in the South of France. All of our restaurants are good, but different from each other. I like Reservoir, too. I can find something to compliment about all of our restaurants. I must protest this cycle of negativity towards the business district. The person who started this post was looking for POSITIVE feedback. South Orange Maven: Many people on this board have praised the pizza at Bunny's. I can accept that it is not your favorite pizza or pizza place. That is OK. There are other good pizzerias here, too, but to say that their pizza is limp and soggy? That remark could only have been meant to unfairly disparage the business. Did you complain to your server? Because if you had, I am certain that the owners would have immediately provided another pizza to your specifications. By the way, when did this happen? Was it years ago? |
greenetree
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Username: Greenetree
Post Number: 5337
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Monday, September 19, 2005 - 11:04 am: | |
Huh. I didn't read SOM's post that way. Unless there is a backstory I'm not in on, I interpreted it to mean that SOM doesn't like Bunny's pizza. He gave his reason. Now, disparaging would have been to state that the pizza is awful and the people there suck.
Bunny's has a mucho huge (and well-deserved) fan base online and around the area. Me among them; I have never had a bad pie at Bunny's. More than that, I adore their pizza (and sweet potato fries and garlic salad and.....). Whenever I go in with the intention of trying something new on the menu, I end up with the pizza. Or ordering something else and eating that and some pizza. 
But, it is possible, I suppose, that there is one person (maybe even two) out there who don't like Bunny's.
BTW - Elaine - I will take you up on your challenge to say something positive about any restaurat around: the Sage Diner before it closed? And easy parking doesn't count! |
Elaine Harris
Citizen
Username: Elaineharris
Post Number: 36
Registered: 12-2004
| | Posted on Monday, September 19, 2005 - 12:09 pm: | |
Greenetree: I love challenges, but the Sage Diner is no longer in existence, and it isn't fair to speak ill about the departed. However, I did visit the Park Wood, and they go out of their way to make people happy. For their sake, I wish they had a better sign design. Other than that, what's not to like? They should do very well. I think I have been in almost every diner in New Jersey. I like when they are small and more personal, like this one. But in general, Jersey girls like diners. |
CageyD
Citizen
Username: Cageyd
Post Number: 388
Registered: 6-2003
| | Posted on Monday, September 19, 2005 - 2:36 pm: | |
I think Roman Gourmet is fantastic. Bunny's and Resorvoir I find both places to be a little gross |
Mayor McCheese
Supporter
Username: Mayor_mccheese
Post Number: 498
Registered: 7-2004
| | Posted on Monday, September 19, 2005 - 3:42 pm: | |
I think that Roman Gourmet is probably the worst pizza in the area. The last time I went there (maybe about 8 or 9 months ago) I ordered 2 slices, and ended up throwing one of them out. I haven't been back since then.
The other place I dislike is the place on Ridgewood Rd. The name escapes me at the moment. I ordered pizza from them 1 time. I never will again.
Other than that we live in a pretty good area from getting pizza. |
msg
Citizen
Username: Msg
Post Number: 89
Registered: 8-2001
| | Posted on Monday, September 19, 2005 - 6:06 pm: | |
I don't like Bunny's because last time I was there I had to Febreeze my entire body. The smoke is disgusting. Couldn't get past that to enjoy the food. I like Trattoria's eggplant parm pizza. The kids like the baked ziti pizza. |
campbell29
Citizen
Username: Campbell29
Post Number: 215
Registered: 4-2002
| | Posted on Monday, September 19, 2005 - 8:42 pm: | |
Bunny's can get smoky -because there is no non-smoking area. go next door to the cute little annex - no smoking there - but same food and bar |
campbell29
Citizen
Username: Campbell29
Post Number: 216
Registered: 4-2002
| | Posted on Monday, September 19, 2005 - 8:42 pm: | |
Bunny's can get smoky -because there is no non-smoking area. go next door to the cute little annex - no smoking there - but same food and bar |
sac
Supporter
Username: Sac
Post Number: 2619
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Monday, September 19, 2005 - 10:27 pm: | |
I think that pizza is definitely a subject of individual tastes. You will never get a unanimous opinion on which pizza is best because there is no right or wrong answer. Pizzaz is right - you should try the various offerings, several of which are mentioned here, and you will probably find a favorite. |
bets
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Username: Bets
Post Number: 2371
Registered: 6-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, September 20, 2005 - 12:23 am: | |
Ya think, sac?  I agree. |
Yonti2323
Citizen
Username: Yonti2323
Post Number: 41
Registered: 6-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, September 20, 2005 - 2:14 pm: | |
If you like mushrooms, try Maplewood Pizza (Valley and Jefferson). They always use fresh mushrooms - unlike most of the pizza places around here. |
greenetree
Supporter
Username: Greenetree
Post Number: 5353
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, September 20, 2005 - 5:06 pm: | |
So - we need to hear from Patmitch. Who did you go with? What is the verdict? |
South Orange Maven
Citizen
Username: Somaven
Post Number: 71
Registered: 8-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, September 20, 2005 - 10:23 pm: | |
Let me see..EH thinks that Bunny's pizza is better than any she has any had anywhere tho a place in the South Of France came close.
The Mayor says awful,terrible things about 2 eating establishments in the community (neither of which is Bunny's).
SOM gets slammed for an honest comment, the Mayor gets a by.
Fair and balanced.....
Oh, and Pizzaz, you attempt at "outing" me is soooo far off the mark. And against MOL rules, I believe. But, then again, you don't have to worry about that little detail.
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The Man
Citizen
Username: Bumboklaat
Post Number: 39
Registered: 2-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, September 20, 2005 - 10:46 pm: | |
Maven-Don't you know the Mayor runs this town and Pizzaz is his Sheriff. You I believe are a troll who needs to go back into her very dark stacks. |
Elaine Harris
Citizen
Username: Elaineharris
Post Number: 37
Registered: 12-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, September 20, 2005 - 11:12 pm: | |
South Orange Maven, you are correct that other posters made negative comments and no one commented, but you are taking this too personally. I think CageyD, Mayor and MSG are also wrong to put the derogatory restaurant comments on this board. However, I do not watch this board every day so their comments were not read by me until tonight, hence the "BY" was simply not knowing. It is unfair to make these remarks because there are no controls and the persons making the remarks are anonymous. Gleason's Cleaners has a slogan above its counter: "If you like our service tell your friends, and if you don't like our service, tell us." That is the fair and decent thing to do. Business owners are not always aware of the actions of employees, etc. If there is a problem, tell them. Otherwise, positive praise of businesses that deserve it will bring the best result. |
Dave
Supporter
Username: Dave
Post Number: 7437
Registered: 4-1997
| | Posted on Wednesday, September 21, 2005 - 12:11 am: | |
Heh,
It's just pizza and if Bunny's makes the finest crispy crusted tomato basil pie in town, so what?
Take the politics elsewhere.
I'm also psyched about the new pizza place opening in Maplewood any day now. Enjoy the Joy of Pi.
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Mayor McCheese
Supporter
Username: Mayor_mccheese
Post Number: 502
Registered: 7-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, September 21, 2005 - 1:36 am: | |
Maven,
Why the anger with me? What did I do? All I said was that I didn't like the pizza at two stores. I didn't mention Bunny's, and said that other than those two places, this is a pretty good area for pizza.
I'm sorry if my "awful, terrible" comments upset you. But that doesn't change the fact that while I enjoy pizza, I don't enjoy it from everywhere. |
patmich
Citizen
Username: Patmich
Post Number: 16
Registered: 3-2005
| | Posted on Wednesday, September 21, 2005 - 8:51 am: | |
We ended up going with the Reservoir and everyone loved it. I stopped by on my way home and placed the order at 5:30 to be delivered at 7:45 and they were right on time. We will definately order from them again! Thanks for all the feedback. |
SOSully
Citizen
Username: Sullymw
Post Number: 828
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, September 21, 2005 - 8:59 am: | |
Dave, where in Maplewood (new place)? |
The Oracle of MOL
Supporter
Username: Oracle_of_mol
Post Number: 76
Registered: 2-2005
| | Posted on Wednesday, September 21, 2005 - 9:11 am: | |
Able to forsee the Future Of Food, I risk major thread drift to alert all: I predict that a new frankfurter emporium will soon open on Bloomfield Avenue in the town of Verona:
Now, back to the subject at hand...
While those of Us on the Astral Plane generally suggest that mortals eschew pizza (as well as most other cheese & dairy-related food items, due to their phlegm-inducing qualities), I myself do admit to occasionally enjoying the random slice...
When visiting SO/MA, my personal preferences include:
*Pirate's Pizza: Extra Cheese, pre-loaded with extra-liberal sprinklings of oregano and dried red pepper...
*Reservoir Pizza: Pepperoni-topped and allowed to cool, then reheated at 475 degrees for two minutes...
*Arturo's Pizza: Primo Parma, with an olive in the middle...
*Roman Gourmet: White pizza with spinach...
*Village Trat: Buffalo Chicken Pizza...
Here in my chosen retirement locale (Boca), my high praise goes to ZEMI, located in Boca Ctr, 5050 Town Center Circle, for both its sophisticated ambience and its most excellent pies (also, a nice wine list!)...
Go in peace.
--The Oracle of MOL
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Diane Smith
Citizen
Username: Supportourtown
Post Number: 2
Registered: 9-2005
| | Posted on Sunday, September 25, 2005 - 2:18 pm: | |
The Roman Gourmet is absolutely incredible. Everybody that works there is extremely pleasant and nice. The place is spotless, and everything I have ever ordered from there I have loved. They catered my Anniversary and everybody there loved their food. They have 10% off cards which is amazing. All you have to do is ask for them, they're free. They have multiple shelves of pizza to choose from, i'de say about 15 pies or so. Try the Stuffed Baked Ziti Pizza or lasagna. If you're a pasta lover, you will fall in love this. The subs and salads are prepared beautifully. The Roman Gourmet is located next to the theatre .. it is definately the place to be.
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Brett Weir
Citizen
Username: Brett_weir
Post Number: 896
Registered: 4-2004
| | Posted on Sunday, September 25, 2005 - 6:43 pm: | |
Reservoir is the best pizza in South Orange or Maplewood. Nobody else pan bakes and oven finishes for even cooking. Excellent value, too! |
SO1969
Citizen
Username: Bklyn1969
Post Number: 126
Registered: 7-2004
| | Posted on Sunday, September 25, 2005 - 6:58 pm: | |
See other threads before heeding Diane Smith's touting of Roman Gourmet...it's pretty transparent that he/she is connected to Roman Gourmet- I mean the post reads like an ad - but you'll see in other thread Diane "sour grapes" Smith is maligning Roman Gourmet's competition, particularly a new one - Frank's Trattoria - on Valley Street near 5th St in SO, same side as Pathmark, yellow sign, Frank being a Roman Gourmet alumnus.
Clearly Frank is a major loss for Roman Gourmet as Diane Smith aka someone at or close to Roman Gourmet is feeling heightened competitive pressure from his new place and all the other entrenched competitors. I've never been and now will never go to Roman Gourmet (see Diane's venomous post in other thread), but to someone who for the first time tried one of Frank's pies this weekend and watched him interact with a few customers, it seems like Frank had a lot to do with what people used to like about the Roman Gourmet.
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angel
Citizen
Username: Angelia
Post Number: 7
Registered: 9-2005
| | Posted on Saturday, October 1, 2005 - 12:19 am: | |
I tried the pizza at Trattoria in maplewood, the pizza was excellent and the place is always hopping. I busy that says alot |
greenetree
Supporter
Username: Greenetree
Post Number: 5432
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Saturday, October 1, 2005 - 6:17 pm: | |
I don't know Frank or Diane but I have to agree that Diane's first posts are suspiciously like the usual "agenda driven" newbie posts.
Diane - folks who start out this way usually see their plan backfiring...... |
Maplewoody
Citizen
Username: Maplewoody
Post Number: 1048
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Saturday, October 8, 2005 - 4:59 pm: | |
We drove by Palermo (Primo) Pizza on SA. It's boarded up.
There was a fire early Monday morning. The MP suspect arson. |
ken (the other one)
Citizen
Username: Ken
Post Number: 307
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Saturday, October 8, 2005 - 5:02 pm: | |
There was a article in the Ledger today about the owner of Pizza Primo being charged with arson.
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Just The Aunt
Supporter
Username: Auntof13
Post Number: 2649
Registered: 1-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 11, 2005 - 6:35 am: | |
Woody-
They arrested the owners of Pizza Primo for setting it on fire. I missed Ken's post about the article when I started a thread about the article in Saturday's Star Ledger... (sorry Ken) |
Carla
Citizen
Username: Elbowroom
Post Number: 6
Registered: 9-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 11, 2005 - 7:42 am: | |
Diane's agenda is very cagey too. Imagine trying to drive customers to her restaurant by responding to a post inquiring about pizza! The nerve of her. I sure hope her post doesn't "backfire". OOOOOoooo! Scary! If her food is good then her business will survive. If it isn't... maybe the Pizza Primo guy can help when he gets out.
Should the original poster requested only positive comments? Would that have helped?
I really enjoyed seeing a simple plea for pizza recommendations turning into the usual infighting. Take a look at yourselves.
Lighten up folks. It's just pizza. BAU at MOL.
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redY67
Citizen
Username: Redy67
Post Number: 3759
Registered: 2-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 11, 2005 - 9:29 am: | |
We got Frankie's pizza delivered yesterday, and he delivered it himself Pizza was good, we will definitely go again! |
cmontyburns
Citizen
Username: Cmontyburns
Post Number: 1378
Registered: 12-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 11, 2005 - 1:48 pm: | |
Have been to Frank's twice. Once it was lousy (which I posted about), the other time it was very average. Met Frank both times, and he is clearly above average -- incredibly nice guy.
Alas, I go for the food, not the banter, and since we have twice as many pizza joints as nail salons in our two towns, seems like you need a little something extra to stick out from the crowd these days.
I think it's hard to beat Arturo's on that front.
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ashear
Supporter
Username: Ashear
Post Number: 1991
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 11, 2005 - 2:22 pm: | |
I guess if the something extra is making really bad Pizza. They have lots of topings, but know nothing about making pizza. |
dan
Citizen
Username: Dricher
Post Number: 8
Registered: 3-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 15, 2005 - 11:39 pm: | |
Arturos is wood fired pizza like they have in italy. Have you been throughout italy and tasted the pizzas in the various regions? You will never find buffalo wings or baked ziti on top of authentic italian pizza. Pizza is all about ones personal taste and I love those wood fired ovens. Dont say they know nothing about pizza- thats not right. |
michael brant
Citizen
Username: Mbrant
Post Number: 42
Registered: 10-2005
| | Posted on Wednesday, November 16, 2005 - 11:30 am: | |
WOW I am actually impressed at the controversy over pizza. But pizza is a personal issue everywhere. I have found that if you ask 20 people where the best pizza is you will hear 20 different answers.
Here is my review for what it is worth.
1) Star tavern in Oranage for thin crust is #1
2) all around good new york/brooklyn pizza Rays on bloomfield ave Verona
3)good all around but salty Reservoir in South Orange the best sausage pie I have ever had.
4)brick oven but no consistency Arturos all locations
5)Cheapest deal around Bunnys buffet great price just OK pizza
6)greasy pizza Roman gourmet maplewood |
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