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Italian food

Putnam
Business
New Store, Deli Opens For Business In Putnam Valley New Store, Deli Opens For Business In Putnam Valley
New Store, Deli Opens For Business In Putnam Valley A new grocery store and deli is now open in the Hudson Valley.  Anita's Grocery & Deli, located in Putnam County at 299 Peekskill Hollow Rd. in Putnam Valley, held its grand opening on Saturday, Feb. 17.  In attendance at the celebration was Putnam County Legislator Bill Gouldman, who announced the store's opening on social media. "We wish them best wishes. Let's show our support for these Putnam Valley residents," Gouldman wrote in his post.  The store offers a selection of American, Portuguese, Spanish, and Italian food. 

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by Ben Crnic
Hartford
Business
New Italian Eatery Off To Great Start In Wethersfield: 'Amazing Experience, Amazing Food' New Italian Eatery Off To Great Start In Wethersfield: 'Amazing Experience, Amazing Food'
New Italian Eatery Off To Great Start In Wethersfield: 'Amazing Experience, Amazing Food' Just weeks after its opening, an all-new Italian restaurant and pizzeria in Connecticut is already making a great impression on visitors.  Sora My Way, located in Hartford County at 446 Silas Deane Hwy (Route 99) in Wethersfield, opened for business on Saturday, Nov. 25 and since then, has been met with rave reviews from excited customers for its authentic cuisine.  The eatery can serve such accurate food thanks to its chef, who was one of the co-founders of a restaurant just 40 minutes outside of Rome called Da Giuliano, which has been open for more than 30 years. Every summer, t…

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by Ben Crnic
Bergenfield
Lifestyle
'What A Threesome:' Gordon Ramsay Tangles With Dumont TikTok Influencers 'What A Threesome:' Gordon Ramsay Tangles With Dumont TikTok Influencers
'What A Threesome:' Gordon Ramsay Tangles With Dumont TikTok Influencers First, he battled with the Culinary Gangster.  On the Monday, Oct. 16 episode of "Kitchen Nightmares," Gordon Ramsay had to deal with the Gigante brothers and rescue their North Jersey restaurant at the same time. "Three brothers, (expletive) me," Ramsay said on Monday's episode. "What a threesome." Ramsay helped give Da Mimmo, an Italian restaurant in Dumont, a makeover — both aesthetic and culinary, while also whipping the Gigante brothers, known for their antics on TikTok, into shape. The pizzeria is the creation of mom Melissa and sons Vincent, Antonio and Vito Gigante, who opened th…

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by Sam Barron
Garfield-Lodi
Lifestyle
'Mob Wives' Star Gets Special Treatment During Visit To Lodi's J&S Pork Store 'Mob Wives' Star Gets Special Treatment During Visit To Lodi's J&S Pork Store
'Mob Wives' Star Gets Special Treatment During Visit To Lodi's J&S Pork Store Ramona Rizzo's husband may have had a preference for making people sleep with the fishes, but she apparently prefers pork. Rizzo, who appeared on the VH1 "Mob Wives" for two seasons, visited J & S Pork Store in Lodi on Wednesday, Aug. 9 and had the time of her life. J & S Pork Store replaced the Visenti Brother Deli, located at the corner of Union Street and Woodside Avenue, in June. "[It] made me feel like I was eating my grandmother's food," Rizzo said. "Every item I had was simply delish and hands down he makes one of the best cannoli's I had in a long time with a special secre…

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by Sam Barron
Union
Lifestyle
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
Nassau
Lifestyle
'It Was A++': New Syosset Restaurant Cited For Tasty Pizza, Fresh Pasta 'It Was A++': New Syosset Restaurant Cited For Tasty Pizza, Fresh Pasta
'It Was A++': New Syosset Restaurant Cited For Tasty Pizza, Fresh Pasta A new, Instagram-worthy Long Island eatery is wowing diners with its ambiance and fresh-made dishes. Flora’s Pizza Cafe, located at 637 Jericho Turnpike in Syosset, opened its doors in March 2023. Already, the eatery has sparked a lot of buzz for its Italian dishes and cozy atmosphere. Owned and operated by husband-wife duo Ervis and Gabriella, who met while working at an NYC Italian restaurant, Flora’s Pizza Cafe offers a variety of pizza and pasta dishes, as well as salads and starters. View this post on Instagram A post shared by NYC &…

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by Sophie Grieser
Suffolk MA
Lifestyle
The Best Italian Restaurant In Massachusetts Has Surprising Culinary Influences The Best Italian Restaurant In Massachusetts Has Surprising Culinary Influences
The Best Italian Restaurant In Massachusetts Has Surprising Culinary Influences Massachusetts has a vast array of highly-reviewed restaurants but one Italian restaurant reigns supreme, according to the Daily Meal.  Scampo, located in Boston's Beacon Hill, was named the best restaurant for Italian food in Massachusetts by the Daily Meal, possibly because of its Mediterranean and middle-eastern influences that make its menu stand out.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Scampo at The Liberty Hotel (@scampoboston) Scampo's chef, Lydia Shire, is an award-winning chef and trademark of Boston's culinary scene. Her I…

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by Morgan Gonzales
Middlesex MA
Business
Papa Razzi's Penultimate Location In Concord Closing Down This Summer Papa Razzi's Penultimate Location In Concord Closing Down This Summer
Papa Razzi's Penultimate Location In Concord Closing Down This Summer A traditional Italian food chain will be reduced to one spot after its Concord location shuts down this summer, according to the restaurant's management group.  Papa Razzi Trattoria, located at 768 Elm Street in Concord, will officially close at the end of the restaurant's lease on July 31, according to a statement from Newport Restaurant Group (NRG). "This restaurant has been a beloved part of the Concord community for decades and a successful piece of our restaurant portfolio since 2012 when we purchased the Papa Razzi group of restaurants," Paul O'Reilly, president and CEO of NRG said i…

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by David Cifarelli
Middlesex MA
Lifestyle
'Three Devastating Years' Cause Watertown Italian Eatery To Close 'Three Devastating Years' Cause Watertown Italian Eatery To Close
'Three Devastating Years' Cause Watertown Italian Eatery To Close Struggles that began with the COVID-19 pandemic is causing a cornerstone of Watertown's dining scene to close.  Porcini's, located at 68 School Street in Watertown, announced on their website that the restaurant will permanently close on Saturday, Jan. 14 after 23 years of serving up pasta, seafood, and veal.  "The past 3 years have been devastating to our business, as we have struggled through the results of the COVID pandemic," the restaurant's statement read. "Like many restaurants, we tried to make things work, but unfortunately cannot keep this business going." Por…

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by Morgan Gonzales
Union
Business
'No Pressure Alert': Owners Of North Jersey Pizzeria Hover Over Barstool's Portnoy 'No Pressure Alert': Owners Of North Jersey Pizzeria Hover Over Barstool's Portnoy
'No Pressure Alert': Owners Of North Jersey Pizzeria Hover Over Barstool's Portnoy The owner of a North Jersey pizzeria and his sons looked on as Barstool Sports CEO Dave Portnoy sampled a slice. "No pressure alert," Barstool writers captioned the YouTube review. Portnoy popped into Garwood's Nola's Osteria & Pizza for his latest One Bite pizza review. Turns out he's been in town for part of a larger North Jersey blitz. The CEO rated the cheese pizza a 7.8. On the One Bite app, Nola's earned a 9.1. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Nola’s Osteria and Pizza (@nolasgarwood) Located on North Avenue in Garwood…

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by Cecilia Levine
Ramapo
Business
Popular Italian Restaurant In Suffern To Close After '37 Wonderful Years,' Owner Says Popular Italian Restaurant In Suffern To Close After '37 Wonderful Years,' Owner Says
Popular Italian Restaurant In Suffern To Close After '37 Wonderful Years,' Owner Says A popular Italian restaurant in the Hudson Valley is set to close after decades in business. Marcello’s Ristorante in the Rockland County village of Suffern will celebrate its last full day in business with a gala on New Year's Eve, Chef Marcello Russodivito announced on Saturday, Oct. 1. Following the gala, for two-and-a-half weeks the restaurant, located at 21 Lafayette Ave., will offer family-style dinners for $19.86 per person. Russodivito said he previously planned to retire in 2020 before the COVID-19 pandemic delayed his plans.  He said once the restaurant closes, he still pla…

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by Nicole Valinote
Ocean
Business
Hearts Break As Iconic Jersey Shore Italian Restaurant Shutters Hearts Break As Iconic Jersey Shore Italian Restaurant Shutters
Hearts Break As Iconic Jersey Shore Italian Restaurant Shutters A beloved restaurant known as "the best Italian take-out at the Jersey Shore" is closing down after nearly 70 years. Popular sandwich shop Voltacos will close its doors on Sunday, Oct. 9, after serving the Jersey Shore in Ocean City since 1954, according to a statement made by the Taccarino family. The shop, which has been family owned for four generations, is rounding out it's 69th season of serving the community some of the best tasting Italian food in Ocean City. "Generations of our customers have crossed through our doors, with some now coming in with their grandchildren who they thems…

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by Annie DeVoe
Suffolk NY
Lifestyle
'This Place Deserves 10 Stars!': Amityville Eatery Draws Rave Reviews 'This Place Deserves 10 Stars!': Amityville Eatery Draws Rave Reviews
'This Place Deserves 10 Stars!': Amityville Eatery Draws Rave Reviews Customers are going crazy over a popular Long Island steakhouse that has become the talk of the town. Nestled in the heart of Amityville in Suffolk County, Vittorino’s Italian Steakhouse offers “delectable cuisine with a charming ambiance that transcends ordinary fare.” “Screw the (five stars … This place deserves 10 STARS!!!,” one customer from Baldwin gushed on Yelp about the Zagat-rated restaurant. “Out of control! I have NEVER eaten better Italian food in my life!” Vittorinos' menu includes a variety of prime dry-aged steaks, with cooked and raw seafood options, multiple luxury past…

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by Zak Failla
Putnam
Lifestyle
Italian Eatery In Mahopac Gets High Marks For Large Portions, 'Great Sauce' Italian Eatery In Mahopac Gets High Marks For Large Portions, 'Great Sauce'
Italian Eatery In Mahopac Gets High Marks For Large Portions, 'Great Sauce' An Italian restaurant in the Hudson Valley has received positive feedback, with online reviewers citing its large portion sizes and quality sauce.  Putnam County eatery Trattoria Sei offers traditional Italian dishes with a modern twist, according to the owners. The restaurant is located in Mahopac at 597 Route 6. Trattoria Sei serves a wide selection of pasta dishes, such as tagliatelle truffle, penne alla vodka, and ravioli aurora. Other entrées include salmon in limoncello sauce and an assorted seafood dish in tomato sauce over black linguine. Find the full dinner menu h…

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by Nicole Valinote
Montgomery PA
Police & Fire
Double-Deadly Hepatitis A Outbreak Shuts Suburban Philly Italian Restaurant: Report Double-Deadly Hepatitis A Outbreak Shuts Suburban Philly Italian Restaurant: Report
Double-Deadly Hepatitis A Outbreak Shuts Suburban Philly Italian Restaurant: Report A Hepatitis A outbreak that left at least two dead and nine infected closed a suburban Philadelphia Italian restaurant, Fox29 reports. One death has been confirmed and a second was under investigation at West Norriton's Gino's Ristorante & Pizzeria, the outlet said. A total of 11 cases were reported, according to 6abc and CBS Philly. The exact source of the infection was not immediately known. Gino's says it is cooperating with the investigation and the news is a "shock." "In the recent events of this past week, we are truly devastated and heartbroken for anyone affected by the Hepat…

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by Nicole Acosta
Essex NJ
Business
Popular Pizzeria Opens In Shuttered North Jersey Restaurant Popular Pizzeria Opens In Shuttered North Jersey Restaurant
Popular Pizzeria Opens In Shuttered North Jersey Restaurant A popular New Jersey pizzeria and Italian restaurant is opening a third outpost. Porta is replacing the Montclair Social Club on Bloomfield Avenue in Montclair, the eatery announced on Instagram. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Porta Jersey City (@portajerseycity) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Porta Jersey City (@portajerseycity) Known for its Neapolitan pies, Porta has locations in Asbury Park and Jersey City.  Porta will be located at  499 Bloomfield Ave., and wi…

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by Cecilia Levine
Yorktown
Lifestyle
Area Italian Eatery Cited For 'Fantastically Delicious' Dishes, Reasonable Prices Area Italian Eatery Cited For 'Fantastically Delicious' Dishes, Reasonable Prices
Area Italian Eatery Cited For 'Fantastically Delicious' Dishes, Reasonable Prices Whether you’re in the mood for authentic wood-fired pizza or classic Italian fare, a longtime favorite restaurant has got you covered. Family-owned and operated for more than 35 years, Putnam County staple Luigi’s Famiglia Cucina in Carmel has quite a following of foodies and earns a solid 5-star rating on Yelp. But don't make the mistake that Luigi's is a pizza joint. It's far from, offering upscale dining with pizzas thrown into the mix.  Known for their large assortment of appetizers, pasta, and wood-fired pizza, some favorites mentioned over and over again include pizzas of any kind, …

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by Kathy Reakes
Mount Pleasant
Lifestyle
Updated Italian-American Restaurant Hailed As 'Westchester Treasure' Updated Italian-American Restaurant Hailed As 'Westchester Treasure'
Updated Italian-American Restaurant Hailed As 'Westchester Treasure' A Westchester County Italian restaurant has become a go-to for some residents thanks to its selection of homemade pasta dishes and cocktails. TVB by: Pax Romana is located at 171 East Post Road in White Plains. The restaurant's menu includes pasta dishes such as spaghetti alla carbonara, penne alla vodka and ravioli. View this post on Instagram A post shared by TVB by: Pax Romana (@paxromana_ny) Guests can also choose from entrees such as eggplant parmigiana, chicken parmigiana and branzino, a Mediterranean sea bass dish with sauteed season…

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by Nicole Valinote
Mount Pleasant
Lifestyle
Popular Actor Chazz Palminteri Opens Italian Restaurant In Westchester Popular Actor Chazz Palminteri Opens Italian Restaurant In Westchester
Popular Actor Chazz Palminteri Opens Italian Restaurant In Westchester A popular actor has opened an Italian restaurant in Westchester County. The Chazz Palminteri Italian Restaurant opened its doors in White Plains over the summer. The restaurant is located at 264 Main St. in White Plains. The actor, known for his roles in films such as Bullets over Broadway and A Bronx Tale, opened the eatery in partnership with the owners of Empire Steak House. They also operate a location with Palminteri in midtown Manhattan. Menu offerings include homemade pasta dishes such as seafood risotto, mushroom ravioli, and lobster ravioli. Guests can also…

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by Nicole Valinote
Brookfield
Lifestyle
New Pizzeria A Hit With CT Diners New Pizzeria A Hit With CT Diners
New Pizzeria A Hit With CT Diners Pizza and Italian food lovers are rejoicing over the opening of a new pizza spot in Connecticut that is part of a larger operation throughout New England. Mario's Pizzeria & Ristorante, located in Tolland County, in the Town of Somers, is part of the Ferrentino Restaurant chain that has operated restaurants through Connecticut and Massachusetts for more than 40 years. Compared to that, the Somers restaurant, which opened in March is a baby, but it's a baby that seems to be doing pretty well according to foodies and Yelpers. Cheese and pepperoni.Yelp Located in the old 3 Aces Pizza …

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by Kathy Reakes
Brookfield
Lifestyle
Fairfield County Eatery Gains Acclaim As Favorite New Dining Spot Fairfield County Eatery Gains Acclaim As Favorite New Dining Spot
Fairfield County Eatery Gains Acclaim As Favorite New Dining Spot If you are looking for good homemade pasta, thick steaks, and fresh seafood in a trendy, modern atmosphere, then a visit to Divina in Fairfield County should check all the boxes. Located inside the Courtyard Marriott in downtown Stamford, Divina is a new venture for the owners of longtime favorite Table 104. Sophisticated, but relaxed with a unique menu is probably the best way to describe the restaurant that is quickly gaining a reputation among local foodies and it shows plenty of five-star reviews on Yelp. "Italian food with a modern twist," said one Yelper. "The restaurant has an open…

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by Kathy Reakes
Brookfield
Lifestyle
Popular Fairfield County Restaurant Cited For Authentic Italian Favorites Popular Fairfield County Restaurant Cited For Authentic Italian Favorites
Popular Fairfield County Restaurant Cited For Authentic Italian Favorites Italian food lovers will want to check out a Southern Italian Trattoria that is making waves in Fairfield County for its authentic flair.  Cafe Silvium, located in Stamford, is garnering glowing reviews on Yelp and from foodies who know good Italian when they taste it. "The best food and the best value in the county. Enough said," said one Yelper. Located at 371 Shippan Ave., a lot of the talk surrounding the restaurants centers on their homemade pasta, and fresh-made mozzarella, as well as the unusual meats, offered such as wild board and version.  "Yay an authentic Italian place! Every…

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by Kathy Reakes
Worcester
Lifestyle
'Twisted' Breakfast, Lunch Hotspot Praised For Farm-To-Table Freshness 'Twisted' Breakfast, Lunch Hotspot Praised For Farm-To-Table Freshness
'Twisted' Breakfast, Lunch Hotspot Praised For Farm-To-Table Freshness For more than 10 years the Twisted Fork in Cherry Valley has been serving up some of the best eggs in the state. The breakfast, brunch, and lunch eatery, located in Leicester, in Worcester County, specializes in American, French, and Italian comfort foods - with a twist. The farm-to-fork establishment cooks everything from scratch - which means waiting a little longer for your meal to be prepared (20-25 minutes for breakfast, 45 minutes for dinner). Menu standouts at the Twisted Fork include the Twisted Benedict, Bananas Foster French Toast, Irish Skillet, Lox Benedict, Apple Crisp, …

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by Kristin Palpini
Mount Pleasant
Lifestyle
Popular Northern Westchester Eatery Provides 'Tasting Tour Of All Regions Of Italy' Popular Northern Westchester Eatery Provides 'Tasting Tour Of All Regions Of Italy'
Popular Northern Westchester Eatery Provides 'Tasting Tour Of All Regions Of Italy' For those who think Italian dining is pizza and spaghetti and meatballs, there's a restaurant in Northern Westchester County that will change their minds in a hurry with its tour of Italy menu.  Fans have known for some 40 years that Amore Pizzeria and Italian Kitchen in Armonk offers a huge range of Italian dishes that offered a glimpse at all regions of Italy. Whether it is pizza or a veal Osso Buco, or even a burger, there's something for everyone at Amore.  Veal Osso BucoAmore Yelpers agree and can't seem to offer enough good things to say about the restaurant located at 1 Kent Plac…

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by Kathy Reakes
Nassau
Lifestyle
Deep Dish Pie Stands Out As Signature Item At Popular Long Island Pizzeria Deep Dish Pie Stands Out As Signature Item At Popular Long Island Pizzeria
Deep Dish Pie Stands Out As Signature Item At Popular Long Island Pizzeria One of the most consistently top-rated pizzerias in New York has added a little bit of Chicago to its menu. Pazzo Ristorante and Wood-Fired Pizzeria in Wading River recently added deep dish pizza to its long list of available pie-styles. So far, online critics have been enjoying the thick pizza piled high with sauce and cheese surrounded by crispy dough. Word to the wise: Deep dish pizzas take an extra-long time to cook. Give Pazzo’s at least 2 hours to bake one. Launched in 2017, Pazzo (which means “crazy” in Italian) now serves Chicago, Brooklyn, Sicilian, and wood-fired pies as well a…

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by Kristin Palpini
Rutherford
News
Firefighters Douse Smoky Oven Blaze At Bergen-Based Italian Food Distributor Firefighters Douse Smoky Oven Blaze At Bergen-Based Italian Food Distributor
Firefighters Douse Smoky Oven Blaze At Bergen-Based Italian Food Distributor Firefighters doused a smoky commercial oven blaze at an Italian food distributor's plant in East Rutherford. Damage was contained to the one oven in a 30-by-30-foot room at MamaMancini's on Branca Road off Route 17 near the Meadowlands after the fire broke out shortly before 8 a.m. -- although the heat melted the strip-door curtains. No injuries were reported. "A swift response by our members helped with keeping the fire contained," the East Rutherford Fire Department said in a social media post. "The fire went to two alarms for manpower relief." MamaMancini's markets and distribute pre-p…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Worcester
Business
Popular 87-Year-Old Family Restaurant In Central Mass To Close 'In Near Future' Popular 87-Year-Old Family Restaurant In Central Mass To Close 'In Near Future'
Popular 87-Year-Old Family Restaurant In Central Mass To Close 'In Near Future' An 87-year-old family-run restaurant is calling it quits as many eateries struggle to stay alive during the COVID-19 pandemic. Carbone’s Restaurant in Hopkinton announced Wednesday, Sept. 2, that the restaurant will be closed “sometime in the near future.” “There are many reasons that went into this decision,” said owner Peter Carbone and MaryAnn Lorentzen. It’s a decision “that we are not taking lightly and that we share with a great deal of sadness.” The restaurant has been in the Carbone family for three generations serving Italian food to Central Massachusetts. Owners expressed grati…

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by Kristin Palpini
Atlantic
Lifestyle
Most Popular Pizzerias In Atlantic County Most Popular Pizzerias In Atlantic County
Most Popular Pizzerias In Atlantic County Craving a slice of crispy, cheesy pizza loaded with toppings? Here are several places you can try today in Atlantic County. The spots you see on this list were top-rated on several user-generated review sites, featured in local publications and recommended by Daily Voice readers. Some are longtime favorites while others have only recently opened their doors. All of these pizzerias, however, are dishing up pies we think you'll love. And yes, they're all open for takeout or pick-up orders amid the COVID-19 outbreak. Matarazzo's Family Pizzeria & Restaurant, Egg Harbor City: The fam…

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by Valerie Musson
Sussex
Lifestyle
Here Are Some Of The Highest Rated Sussex County Pizzerias, According To Yelp Here Are Some Of The Highest Rated Sussex County Pizzerias, According To Yelp
Here Are Some Of The Highest Rated Sussex County Pizzerias, According To Yelp Craving a slice of crispy, cheesy pizza loaded with toppings in Sussex County? Check out these five local pizzerias, which are top-rated on Yelp. 1. Newton Pizza (274 Lower Spring Street in Newton) With 4.5/5-star ratings on both Yelp and Facebook, Newton Pizza has developed a reputation for serving casual Italian specialties and freshly baked pizzas. Popular pies include the Newton Belly Buster (sausage, pepperoni, mushrooms, green peppers and onions) and the Eggplant Parmigiana. For more information, visit the Facebook page. 2. Lorenzo’s Pizzeria and Restaurant (67 Main Street in Susse…

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by Valerie Musson
Nassau
Lifestyle
Here Are Five Pizzerias You'll Want To Stop By On Long Island Here Are Five Pizzerias You'll Want To Stop By On Long Island
Here Are Five Pizzerias You'll Want To Stop By On Long Island Ask Long Islanders where to get a slice and they may debate why their pizza place serves the best pizza outside of Naples. Here are five places to try. Phil's Pizzeria & Restaurant: 820 Hicksville Rd., North Massapequa: Delicious Italian food and great pizza are often mentioned in user reviews. The owner was asked why Phil's is popular. "We're family owned and operated for over 30 years and used the best and most natural ingredients," Frank Maola said. Donna F. of Levittown in a Yelp review said, "The food is always delicious and fresh. There are many choices and the po…

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by Donna Christopher