Apizza Fights Dystopia: New Haven Shop's '1984' Parody Promotes New Westfarms Location (WATCH) Apizza Fights Dystopia: New Haven Shop's '1984' Parody Promotes New Westfarms Location (WATCH)
Apizza Fights Dystopia: New Haven Shop's '1984' Parody Promotes New Westfarms Location (Watch) A famous New Haven pizza restaurant is parodying an iconic Super Bowl commercial to build hype for its newest location in Farmington. Sally's Apizza will open its restaurant at the Westfarms mall on Thursday, Feb. 13. Located on the ground level of Jordan's Furniture, the pizzeria will feature an 80-foot-wide, high-resolution LED screen and an expanded menu. To promote the new location, Sally's released an AI-generated parody of Apple's famous 1984 Super Bowl commercial called "Sally's Farmington: THE VISION". The pizzeria will open four days after Super Bowl LIX. The 90-second promo imagi…
Iconic New Haven Apizza Shop Preparing To Open Newest Restaurant In Norwalk Iconic New Haven Apizza Shop Preparing To Open Newest Restaurant In Norwalk
Iconic New Haven Apizza Shop Preparing To Open Newest Restaurant In Norwalk An iconic New Haven pizzeria will soon serve its delicious coal-fired pies in Norwalk. Sally's Apizza is preparing to welcome customers to its newest restaurant inside The SoNo Collection mall. The pizzeria is expected to open between April and June, a Sally's spokesperson told the Daily Voice. Sally’s is known for its thin, crispy, and chewy New Haven-style "apizza"—pronounced "ah-beetz"—made in custom-designed coal-fired ovens. Fans travel from all over for its signature sauce-forward pies with a distinctive oven-kissed char. The original restaurant on Wooster Street in New Haven wa…
New Family-Run Pizzeria In Voorheesville Dubbed 'Best Pizza In The 518' New Family-Run Pizzeria In Voorheesville Dubbed 'Best Pizza In The 518'
New Family-Run Pizzeria In Voorheesville Dubbed 'Best Pizza In The 518' Pizza lovers in the Capital Region have a new reason to celebrate. Albany County eatery Anthony’s by Romo’s Pizza has officially fired up its ovens in Voorheesville, bringing the beloved flavors of Romo’s Pizza in Glenmont to a fresh new spot. Located at 112 Maple Avenue, in the former Smith’s Tavern space, the family-operated pizzeria soft-launched on Saturday, Jan. 11, and has already been met with glowing reviews from locals. Facebook/Anthony’s by Romos Pizza The man behind the pies is Anthony Berghela, a Bethlehem native who also owns Romo’s Pizza in Glenmont. But there’s a sentiment…
Iconic Pizza Franchise With Yonkers Location Brings Back Fan Favorite Special Pie Iconic Pizza Franchise With Yonkers Location Brings Back Fan Favorite Special Pie
Iconic Pizza Franchise With Yonkers Location Brings Back Fan Favorite Special Pie A nationally recognized pizzeria in Westchester is marking its 100th year with the return of a beloved seasonal favorite pie.  Beginning now and lasting through Sunday, March 30, Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana in Yonkers will offer the Patata Rustica pizza, which the chain says is a "fan favorite."  The Patata Rustica, crafted by the family of Frank Pepe himself, features a decadent blend of creamy sauce, seasoned potatoes, crispy bacon, mozzarella cheese, and a trio of shaved Italian cheeses, including Asiago, Parmesan, and Pecorino. Finished with grated Pecorino Romano…
New Pizzeria In Duanesburg Dough-ing Strong Days Into Business: 'Best I've Ever Had' New Pizzeria In Duanesburg Dough-ing Strong Days Into Business: 'Best I've Ever Had'
New Pizzeria In Duanesburg Dough-ing Strong Days Into Business: 'Best I've Ever Had' A new Italian-American restaurant in the Capital Region is rising faster than its pizza dough. Schenectady County eatery Tarassa’s Italian-American Cuisine in Duanesburg held its grand opening on Monday, Jan. 13. Under the direction of owners Wendy Cookingham and Doug DeMarco – who also operates DeMarco’s Pizza in Scotia – the restaurant serves over a half dozen specialty pies, including margarita, Buffalo chicken, and chicken bacon ranch. Customers can also purchase by the slice. Pasta lovers will find in-house made meatballs and sausage, while fans of finger foods can enjoy chicken wing…
Two NJ Chefs Nominated For James Beard Awards Two NJ Chefs Nominated For James Beard Awards
Two NJ Chefs Nominated For James Beard Awards New Jersey’s food scene is sizzling with excitement as two chefs have snagged James Beard Award nominations. Dan Richer, the mastermind behind Razza in Jersey City, and David Viana, the culinary genius at Lita in Aberdeen, are both up for Best Chef, Mid-Atlantic. There are a total of 10 nominees mainly from DC, Philadelphia, and Delaware. Richer is no stranger to accolades. Born in Matawan, he ditched his college graduation for a plane ticket to Italy, where he fell in love with food and never looked back.  Since then, he’s turned Razza into a pizza powerhouse, earning a thr…
Popular NYC Pizzeria Chain To Open New Bronxville Locale: Here's Where Popular NYC Pizzeria Chain To Open New Bronxville Locale: Here's Where
Popular NYC Pizzeria Chain To Open New Bronxville Locale: Here's Where An iconic NYC-based pizzeria chain that has been wowing visitors for generations is soon opening its newest locale in Westchester. Patsy's Pizzeria, which has been a New York staple since 1933, will open its Bronxville restaurant at 143 Parkway Rd., the former location of Park 143 Bistro, according to signs on the building's windows.  The location is now under new ownership, the signs say, adding that more information will soon be coming.  "We look forward to welcoming you to Patsy's Pizzeria Bronxville," the signs read.  So far, more information has not been made publ…
'Wawa Has Disgusting Pizza:' Portnoy Pitches Ad Idea Outside Glen Burnie Gas Station 'Wawa Has Disgusting Pizza:' Portnoy Pitches Ad Idea Outside Glen Burnie Gas Station
'Wawa Has Disgusting Pizza:' Portnoy Pitches Ad Idea Outside Glen Burnie Gas Station Following a series of mostly positive pizzeria reviews in Maryland, things took a turn for Dave Portnoy during a visit to Wawa in Anne Arundel County. "One Bite" was pretty much all the Barstool CEO needed before giving Wawa in Glen Burnie a 2.8 out of 10 while musing that he was once considered for an advertising campaign with the company (instead turned to cast members from the "Jersey Shore"). After having to wait until 4 p.m., when Wawa begins serving pizza, much to El Presidente's chagrin, Portnoy had a pitch of his own for a new ad. Dave reviews the popular Wawa which now has p…
Rocco's Pizza In Glen Burnie 'Extremely Busy' After Portnoy's High-Scoring Review Rocco's Pizza In Glen Burnie 'Extremely Busy' After Portnoy's High-Scoring Review
Rocco's Pizza In Glen Burnie 'Extremely Busy' After Portnoy's High-Scoring Review An Anne Arundel County pizzeria was experiencing higher than-usual volume after self-proclaimed pizza connoisseur Dave Portnoy dropped by. Rocco's of Glen Burnie shared the Barstool CEO's review on Jan. 17. The following day, they shared this: "We are extremely busy so please bear with us through the chaos and wait times! We are SO thankful! If you can’t get us on the phone we are taking walk-ins!" Portnoy, who said Rocco's pizza was as American as it gets (well, he was fresh off of the Army-Navy football game), also gave it a respectable 7.8. Dave stops by Rocco's Pizza…
Inside Electric Bull: Chef Behind Popular Taco Spot Brings Steakhouse To Hometown Vienna Inside Electric Bull: Chef Behind Popular Taco Spot Brings Steakhouse To Hometown Vienna
Inside Electric Bull: Chef Behind Popular Taco Spot Brings Steakhouse To Hometown Vienna An award-winning chef is coming back home to bring a new steakhouse in Virginia. Chef Victor Albisu, the man behind the wildly popular Taco Bamba, is bringing Electric Bull, a boutique steakhouse, to his hometown this summer, doors down from Taco Bamba, the "cult favorite taqueria and mezcal bar." Taco Bamba Google Maps street view The new location will open at 176 Maple Ave. in Vienna this summer. "Electric Bull will build on Albisu’s legacy as an award-winning steakhouse chef as the former executive chef of BLT Steak and the chef/owner of Del Campo, his Argentine grill named…
Barstool Sports' 'El Presidente' Weighs In On Popular Baltimore Pizzerias: Who Ranked Highest? Barstool Sports' 'El Presidente' Weighs In On Popular Baltimore Pizzerias: Who Ranked Highest?
Barstool Sports' 'El Presidente' Weighs In On Popular Baltimore Pizzerias: Who Ranked Highest? Who served it best?  Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy recently released a series of new "One Bite" reviews after making multiple stops at Baltimore pizzerias during a road trip down the East Coast. During the tour of Maryland eateries, "El Presidente" was treated to a tragically uplifting story, Maryland's "Taj Mahal of pizza," may have kept the doors open at one restaurant, got advice from a strange voice, and was treated to some tasty pies during the holiday season. So whose slice is the tastiest in Baltimore, according to Portnoy - who openly admits that he prefers more airy sl…
Portnoy Hits Essex's 'Taj Mahal Of Pizza' On A Tip From Frank's Portnoy Hits Essex's 'Taj Mahal Of Pizza' On A Tip From Frank's
Portnoy Hits Essex's 'Taj Mahal Of Pizza' On A Tip From Frank's El Presidente's tour of Maryland pizzerias continued with his latest video, after he being tipped off by the owners of his last stop who told him to try the pie at Pizza John's in Essex. Fresh off an overwhelmingly positive visit to Frank's Pizza & Pasta in Baltimore, whose owners directed them to the Essex eatery, Dave Portnoy made his way to what was described as the "Taj Mahal of Pizza Places" for the latest "One Bite" review. "This is a huge operation," he said. "So I get (the nickname) ... It's a big space."  Dave stops by the "Taj Mahal of Pizza Shops" and …