Star Tavern (City of Orange, NJ)
∙ Pepperoni Pizza ∙
Whoa. WHOA. THIS IS THE BEST BAR PIE IN HISTORY.
I really can’t believe how flavorful this pie was, loaded with greasy pep and delicious saucy cheese on a super thin , almost cracker crust.
The pizza had a hint of smokiness like the char on a burger. It was incredible.
This pie is the reason you exercise. If you have a cheat day , park your rear here and gorge on this greasy gooey goodness.
It was the 3rd stop on the tour and we crushed the pizza. I will be returning to the landmark of City of Orange for this pie.
Nomad Roman (Philadelphia, PA)
Margherita Di Bufala: Italian Tomato, Bufala and Basil ∙
Spicy Soppressata: Italian Tomato, Soppressata, Mozzarella, Basil, Garlic, Oregano, Red Pepper Flakes, Honey ∙
Arugula con Prosciutto ∙
Castelvetrano & Scalogno: Italian tomato, castelvetrano olives, shallots, basil, garlic, red pepper flakes, oregano, olive oil (added mozz) ∙
Deliciously thin cracker crust, light and subtle sauce, incredibly delicate buffalo mozz is outstandingly decadent. Fresh strips (almost shredded) of basil. Possibly one of the best Margheritas I’ve ever had. Soppressata was fresh and delicious… totally made the slice. Crust was soggy, but still supportive. Red pepper flakes/oregano/honey is bomb diggity. Castelvetrano & Scalogno (added mozz) one of the most intricate veggie pies ever, it was all amazing. This restaurant does a fantastic job of accentuating light accents on their pizza – from the margherita to the specialty pies. One of my favorite places in all my travels!
Apizza Scholls (Portland, OR)
Pepperoni, Onion, Jalapeno ∙
I was so excited to visit this restaurant after reading about it for so long. Once the pizza arrived, I understood all the reviews I had read. The crust was firm and thin, yet structured well. The sauce was flavorful and tangy, but didn’t overpower the pizza. The cheese tasted fresh and was balanced well on the pie. The toppings were delicious. For what is referred to as Neapolitan-American, I was enchanted by the pie lauded for a litany of reasons. Would always recommend to a friend for excellent pizza and service.
Technically New Haven style, but categorized under Neapolitan until I can do a CT tour.
