Trenton, New Jersey's De Lorenzo's to Close Hudson Street Location

"It's time," owner Gary Amico, 68, explains, announcing his family's decision to close the 530 Hudson St. location. "We're going to take a breather." —Gary Amico, owner

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6 Comments | Posted by Adam Kuban, December 16, 2011 at 3:00 PM
Tagged: closings, DeLorenzo's Pizza, New Jersey, Trenton NJ

Dear Slice: Porta National Park

Digging through the Slice mailbag I have a report on Porta National Park in Asbury Park from amusebouche1. As you may recall, this week's My Pie Monday included a Porta-inspired pie from tommyeats. Since this first report, amusebouche1 has made return visits with more intel here. For more pictures check out his blog.

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9 Comments | Posted by Meredith Smith, October 19, 2011 at 1:30 PM
Tagged: amusebouche1, Asbury Park, Dear Slice, New Jersey, Porta National Park

Daily Slice: The Portobello, Pine Nut, and Dried Tomato Pizza from Star Tavern

Of course we did get the requisite Pepperoni Pie ($11.50 and it was as glorious as ever, along with a White Clam Pie ($12.50) (theirs are made with plenty of garlic, and a clam-flavored bechamel-like sauce with just a few chunks of real clam—like no other clam pie I've had, but delicious in its own way), but this time I also opted for one of their specialty pie. Something about the high-low dichotomy of portobello, sun dried tomatoes, and pinenuts on a decidedly non fancy-pants bar-style crust seemed interesting to me.

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4 Comments | Posted by J. Kenji López-Alt, October 18, 2011 at 10:00 AM
Tagged: bar pizza, New Jersey, Orange NJ, recommended, reviews, Slice reviews, Star Tavern

Cranford, New Jersey: Emma's Brick Oven Pizza & Cafe

You're probably not going to just stumble upon the quaint and quiet center of the suburban-Jersey commuter town of Cranford. But hey, if you ever do, rest assured that at the very least, there's decent pizza at Emma's Brick Oven Pizza.

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17 Comments | Posted by Erin Meister, September 8, 2011 at 3:30 PM
Tagged: Cranford, Emma's Brick Oven Pizza and Cafe, New Jersey, recommended, reviews, slice reviews

Discovering Tomato Pies at DeLorenzo's Pizza in Trenton, New Jersey

When DeLorenzo's Pizza was founded in the late 40's, it was opened concurrently with DeLorenzo's Tomato Pies. The two rival restaurant, operated by brothers Rick DeLorenzo and Chick DeLorenzo have since each developed their own fervent following. These days, Rick DeLorenzo Jr., son of the original Rick is the guy in front of the oven slinging the pies at DeLorenzo's Pizza. Check these beauties out.

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23 Comments | Posted by J. Kenji López-Alt, August 23, 2011 at 10:45 AM
Tagged: DeLorenzo's Pizza, New Jersey, tomato pies, Trenton NJ

Daily Slice: Vito's Pizza, Cherry Hill, New Jersey

Behind the counter there were all sorts of Philly-Jersey standards like cheesesteak slices and chicken parm slices but it was a Sausage Slice ($2.50) that got me excited. Instead of unrecognizable and unremarkable crumbles of so-called sausage or desiccated jerky-like rounds, this slice was topped with thin, oblong slices of what was very obviously good Italian sausage complete with visible flecks of fennel and black pepper.

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5 Comments | Posted by Caroline Russock, August 12, 2011 at 11:00 AM
Tagged: Cherry Hill, Cherry Hill NJ, Daily Slice, New Jersey, Vito's Pizza

Daily Slice: Mack & Manco's, Ocean City, New Jersey

If you've ever spent a summer in Ocean City, New Jersey, chances are you're well acquainted with Mack & Manco's. It's the quintessential shore slice, eaten while cruising the boardwalk and dodging what might be the nation's most aggressive seagulls. More saucy than cheesy, it's a slice that tastes like summer, served straight from the heat of oven on to the sun-drenched OC Boardwalk.

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4 Comments | Posted by Caroline Russock, July 26, 2011 at 3:00 PM
Tagged: Daily Slice, Jersey Shore, Mack & Manco, New Jersey, Ocean City

Video: Dozzino Pizza, Hoboken, New Jersey

You may know Hoboken, New Jersey, pizzeria Dozzino from this review by Tim Kang. Now get to know it via this vid. [via Marc Santo]

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6 Comments | Posted by Adam Kuban, July 16, 2011 at 12:30 PM
Tagged: Dozzino, Hoboken NJ, New Jersey, videos

Daily Slice: People's Pizza, Cherry Hill, New Jersey

Okay, I'll admit that introducing People's Pizza in Cherry Hill, New Jersey with their Cheesesteak Hoagie Slice was a little over top. So let's give People's another shot, this time with a more approachable and decidedly summery slice. This Arugula and Tomato Slice ($3) is the antithesis of our previous offering—super thin, crisp crust topped with oven roasted cherry tomatoes, fresh baby arugula, mild fresh mozzarella, and a sprinkling of Parmesan. With just a few minutes in the oven the tomatoes have a chance to cook down ever so slightly, releasing some of their sweet juices, the arugula wilts a bit, the mozz heats up just enough to go from chewy sphere to melty blob. It's all about fresh, bright flavors, for that hot summer kind of day when you're not sure if you'd rather have a slice or a caprese salad.

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1 Comment | Posted by Caroline Russock, July 11, 2011 at 2:00 PM
Tagged: Cherry Hill, Daily Slice, New Jersey, People's Pizza

Daily Slice: People's Pizza, Cherry Hill, New Jersey

Covered in a gooey blanket of American cheese and loaded up with thin-sliced beef, lettuce and tomatoes, this Cheesesteak Hoagie Slice ($3) from People's Pizza in Cherry Hill, New Jersey is the kind of slice that could only exist in close proximity to Philly. Plenty of places in Philly serve up a pizza steak (that's a cheesesteak finished off with with mozzarella and pizza sauce) but this crazy slice takes the pizza-cheesesteak hybrid a step further by introducing the hoagie.

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7 Comments | Posted by Caroline Russock, July 6, 2011 at 10:30 AM
Tagged: Cherry Hill, Daily Slice, New Jersey, People's Pizza