Duanesburg-Delanson, NY
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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'
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…

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by Michael Mashburn
Union, NJ
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Two NJ Chefs Nominated For James Beard Awards 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…

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by Cecilia Levine
Bronxville, NY
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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
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…

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by Ben Crnic
Glen Burnie, MD
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'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
'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…

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by Zak Failla
Glen Burnie, MD
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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
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…

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by Zak Failla
Vienna, VA
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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
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…

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by Zak Failla
Essex, MD
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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?
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…

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by Zak Failla
Essex, MD
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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
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 …

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by Zak Failla
Towson, MD
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Portnoy Praises Popular Baltimore Pizzeria With Tragic Backstory Portnoy Praises Popular Baltimore Pizzeria With Tragic Backstory Portnoy Praises Popular Baltimore Pizzeria With Tragic Backstory
Portnoy Praises Popular Baltimore Pizzeria With Tragic Backstory El Presidente was back in Maryland in his latest "One Bite" review to showcase at Frank's Pizza & Pasta in Baltimore, where he was treated to a tasty pie and a thought-provoking tale. Dave Portnoy stopped by the popular eatery during his trek down the East Coast over the holidays, and he was impressed. by both the slice, a bonus cheesesteak - spoiler, he liked that too - as well as the story of the restaurant's history. According to the owner, his father and his cousin Frank came over to the United States in 1981, where they worked at a couple pizzerias in the area of Poughkeepsie, New …

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by Zak Failla
Jackson, NJ
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'F— That's Nice Pizza:' Jersey Shore Pizzeria Loved By Foodies Opens New Location 'F— That's Nice Pizza:' Jersey Shore Pizzeria Loved By Foodies Opens New Location 'F— That's Nice Pizza:' Jersey Shore Pizzeria Loved By Foodies Opens New Location
'F— That's Nice Pizza:' Jersey Shore Pizzeria Loved By Foodies Opens New Location Rosie’s Pizzeria, hailed by many as serving the best pizza at the Jersey Shore, has officially opened its second location, bringing its beloved pies closer to even more fans. The original Rosie’s Pizzeria, located at 620 Bay Avenue in Point Pleasant, has gained a cult following, with food lovers across the state raving about its pizza. Now, the new location in Middletown is open along Route 35 in Middletown, in the same plaza as ShopRite. Since opening in 2017, Rosie’s has become best known for its square Sicilian pie. Regulars know to call ahead to secure one of these legendary pizzas. Fo…

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by Cecilia Levine
Valley Stream, NY
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Best Sourdough Pizza Found At This Valley Stream Eatery, Foodie Says Best Sourdough Pizza Found At This Valley Stream Eatery, Foodie Says Best Sourdough Pizza Found At This Valley Stream Eatery, Foodie Says
Best Sourdough Pizza Found At This Valley Stream Eatery, Foodie Says This pizza joint is a slice above the rest. A recently opened Long Island pizzeria has earned the distinction of slinging the best sourdough pies around, at least according to one passionate foodie. The restaurant? Via Cuma – located in Valley Stream at 415 Rockaway Avenue. “The best sourdough pizza. A must-have if you are a pizza aficionado, connoisseur, or just love pizza,” Gennaro Marrone captioned his post in the Long Island Restaurant Facebook group on Wednesday, Jan. 1. Marrone also praised the eatery’s Neapolitan pizzas and appetizers, sparking a chorus of approval in the comments:…

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by Michael Mashburn
Towson, MD
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Portnoy Saves Christmas For Baltimore Pizzeria On Brink Of Closure With Whopper $60K (VIDEO) Portnoy Saves Christmas For Baltimore Pizzeria On Brink Of Closure With Whopper $60K (VIDEO) Portnoy Saves Christmas For Baltimore Pizzeria On Brink Of Closure With Whopper $60K (VIDEO)
Portnoy Saves Christmas For Baltimore Pizzeria On Brink Of Closure With Whopper $60K (Video) Christmas came early for a struggling Maryland pizza place courtesy of a chance visit from "Stool Presidente," who will help the eatery keep their doors open beyond the holidays. Dave Portnoy, the founder of Barstool Sports who may be more well known for his viral reviews of pizza joints around the country, had a special holiday treat in his mind after stopping by TinyBrickOven on Light Street in Baltimore for a quick bite. Known for its New York-style pies, the restaurant - which has struggled to secure a liquor license, according to a good-natured employee who sparked up a conversation wi…

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by Zak Failla