I wanted to make mention of the fact that my family has been ordering a lot of pizza lately from Milanese Pizza in Riverton, NJ. The pizza is excellent, the staff (particularly Al) is very friendly. Parking is a bit tough around there though.
Tonight, as we picked up a pie for dinner, my wife found $12 on their step, and gave it to Al. He said if no one claimed it, he would give it to her next week when she stops by again. We'll see :)
This got me to thinking about some of my favorite, notable pizza parlors from the past, so I've compiled a list of my favorites.
1. John's Pizza Shack. Richmond St, Bridesburg section, Philadelphia PA. It was the first pizza I ever had. Not what most people would could their favorite, but it's still mine---I can still taste it. I used to eat it with my friend Dave on Friday night's when we were watching Astro Boy in the mid 60's (that was a long time ago)
2. Gearos on Bustleton Avenue in Philadelphia. I learned to drink beer there, as their peperoni pie was a bit spicy. I should say I learned to drink Genessee Cream Ale there. It was delicious.
3. New England on Bustleton Avenue in Philadelphia. My first 'English' Style pie. Delicious.
4. Napoli Village, Torresdale Avenue, Philadelphia. Very cheesey, very saucy. Very good.
5. Casa DiNapoli, Bustleton Avenue, Somerton Section of Philadelphia. Jack and his brother were great to me--I wrote a dBase III program for them to help them manage their shop. After we moved, I heard they moved to Atlantic City.
Some other great pies.
6. DeAngelos. Cinnaminson NJ.
7. Charlies on the Boulevard.
8. Celebres in South Philadelphia. This is distinctive. Nothing else quite like it.
9. Talianos. I believe this was the Adams avenue spot where we would occasionally visit after working at Sears. As I recall, it was very cheesy and saucy.
10. Tony's. Frankford Avenue in Philadelphia. It's a tomato pie (although you can order a pizza if you like.) The only problem with Tony's is that I can easily eat a pie and a half, and I'm in training.
11. Santucci's. Square Pizza. Juniata. A family favorite. The sauce is delicious. There are many locations.
Looking for more. I may refine my list.
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Michael Angelo's Pizza in Kenton OH, Michael Shepherd has been on the foodnetwork with the US pizza team. Great Pizza
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DeLorenzo's Tomato Pies in Trenton is the best. A close second is Lou Malnati's in Chicago. I do like Gearo's, pizza, salad, and a ginger ale makes a good catholic boy happy on a Friday during Lent.
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