Where and why I drive 55 miles(one way) for pizza
Jan 17, 2023 16:37:39 #
ken_stern wrote:
Outside of Naples --
When I was a "kid" the best Pizza was from a place in Jersey City -- Which I assume doesn't exist anymore --
In SOCAL it's Anglo & Vinci's in Fullerton
When I was a "kid" the best Pizza was from a place in Jersey City -- Which I assume doesn't exist anymore --
In SOCAL it's Anglo & Vinci's in Fullerton
Took a look and look what I found
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/p/AF1QipNuOOt1YvGeBLS6J7ag8EpqAZttf7pNCkrQDFP3=s1360-w1360-h1020
Jan 17, 2023 16:43:08 #
ken_stern wrote:
Outside of Naples --
When I was a "kid" the best Pizza was from a place in Jersey City -- Which I assume doesn't exist anymore --
In SOCAL it's Anglo & Vinci's in Fullerton
When I was a "kid" the best Pizza was from a place in Jersey City -- Which I assume doesn't exist anymore --
In SOCAL it's Anglo & Vinci's in Fullerton
I was born in Jersey City.
Mark
Jan 17, 2023 16:53:11 #
markngolf wrote:
I was born in Jersey City.
Mark
Mark
Born in Newark lived in Jersey City then moved to Plainsfield --
Jersey City -- May not have been much, to begin with -- But it sure ain't what it used to be --
Still, it would be wonderful "if" that pizza place was still open & still tasted as I remember it
Jan 17, 2023 16:55:13 #
tramsey wrote:
Took a look and look what I found
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/p/AF1QipNuOOt1YvGeBLS6J7ag8EpqAZttf7pNCkrQDFP3=s1360-w1360-h1020
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/p/AF1QipNuOOt1YvGeBLS6J7ag8EpqAZttf7pNCkrQDFP3=s1360-w1360-h1020
Meet you there this Saturday!!!!
Jan 17, 2023 19:49:37 #
ken_stern wrote:
Born in Newark lived in Jersey City then moved to Plainsfield --
Jersey City -- May not have been much, to begin with -- But it sure ain't what it used to be --
Still, it would be wonderful "if" that pizza place was still open & still tasted as I remember it
Jersey City -- May not have been much, to begin with -- But it sure ain't what it used to be --
Still, it would be wonderful "if" that pizza place was still open & still tasted as I remember it
I lived and worked in Plainfield for a short while.
Mark
Jan 18, 2023 05:38:14 #
Mark, Born 1948, grew up in Sea Girt, St.Rose in Belmar. Raised the family in Pt.Pl.Bch, finally leaving what had become an intolerable place to live 22 years ago. Vic’s always was a great spot, however, the Jersey Shore has had an inordinate amount of great Italian restaurants forever. Certainly the thing we miss most about living there.
We finally have a good pizza joint here, Mario’s, two guys from Brooklyn. Excellent.
CM
We finally have a good pizza joint here, Mario’s, two guys from Brooklyn. Excellent.
CM
Jan 18, 2023 05:56:25 #
Probably worth it, me and a buddy drive about 40 miles (round trip) for DQ burgers. Thankfully it's not around the corner. I'd be 100 lbs heavier
Jan 18, 2023 06:39:27 #
markngolf wrote:
I’ve been going here since 1947!! I lived 2 blocks away.
https://www.vicspizza.com/our-restaurant
Mark
https://www.vicspizza.com/our-restaurant
Mark
This I Can understand!!!
Jan 18, 2023 07:30:39 #
Sounds good Mark - I'm always up for good pizza and just went to Google Maps for directions. 
Jan 18, 2023 07:53:01 #
Loved this story, Mark. You have to be one of their longest surviving patrons. I’ve been going to a place in my neighborhood for over 40 years. Thanks for posting the link for Vic’s.
Jan 18, 2023 08:14:11 #
markngolf wrote:
I’ve been going here since 1947!! I lived 2 blocks away.
https://www.vicspizza.com/our-restaurant
Mark
https://www.vicspizza.com/our-restaurant
Mark
My first pizza was in 1947! I was 5 years old. My father would take us to Andy's in Long Island City across the street from the 108th Precinct. Now the pizza in NYC is not as good as it once was with a couple of exceptions. We go to Patsy's on 1st Ave and 117 Street. It's the original Patsy's and not the same as the franchise Patsy's you see all over Manhattan. This place still makes a pizza that tastes like the ones I remember from my childhood. John's of Bleecker Street is good also but I prefer Patsy's.
Jan 18, 2023 08:21:20 #
paulrph1
Loc: Washington, Utah
markngolf wrote:
I’ve been going here since 1947!! I lived 2 blocks away.
https://www.vicspizza.com/our-restaurant
Mark
https://www.vicspizza.com/our-restaurant
Mark
No good pizza where I live and I am not willing to drive 120 miles one way in one direction or 350 miles the other direction, one way. Drat, sometimes life can be so frustrating.
Jan 18, 2023 11:12:04 #
mindzye
Loc: WV
What a story, memories and great times spent. These are what adds to one's life's tapestry. Many one's lives!
Glad to see a private shop make it these days. Enjoy your visits. Looks like a very comfortable place to enjoy time and a good meal. What an uplifting post! Thx
Glad to see a private shop make it these days. Enjoy your visits. Looks like a very comfortable place to enjoy time and a good meal. What an uplifting post! Thx
Jan 18, 2023 11:40:02 #
Been there many times. For a change, drive down to the Trenton area for a Trenton Tomato Pie....
Jan 18, 2023 11:47:57 #
Effate
Loc: El Dorado Hills, Ca.
markngolf wrote:
I’ve been going here since 1947!! I lived 2 blocks away.
https://www.vicspizza.com/our-restaurant
Mark
https://www.vicspizza.com/our-restaurant
Mark
I will make a concerted effort to get there next time I’m in the NY area. My go to was always Di Fara on Ave. J in Brooklyn. Domenico DeMarco made every pie for over 50 years until his death last March. His children have it now so I can’t vouch for it as I haven’t been there in 6 years. They were always the top (27) Zagat rating in NYC (yes, I know you can’t eat a rating). I watched a few times and with San Marzano tomatoes, Buffalo Mozzarella, Parmigiano Reggiano, good quality pepperoni like Boarshead and fresh Basil I can come close enough to not make the 2800 mile trip.
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