GQ's Alan Richman ventures across state lines in search of the perfect pizza.
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Showing posts with label NJ. Show all posts
Showing posts with label NJ. Show all posts
Monday, October 31, 2016
Wednesday, October 12, 2016
SANTILLO PIZZA: 2016 Voted Top 50 Best Pizzas in America
THE DAILY MEAL
Sep 1, 2016 | 11:40 am
#50 Santillo's Brick Oven Pizza, Elizabeth, N.J.
(Sicilian: pepperoni, mozzarella, pizza sauce)
"What can you say about Al Santillo? Santillo may be the least well-known great pizza tradition curator in America, the gatekeeper to three generations of pizza-making and one of the most unique pizzerias in America. The man has tomato sauce running through his veins. Al Santillo’s grandfather, who had long made focaccia for his family at home, decided to try it as a business in 1950. "He wanted to keep the place open in the evening and make a little more money, so he started making pizza," his grandson Al has noted. "In 1957, he bought the brick oven I use now." It’s an oven Al says is called a low-arch, one whose every brick was cut by hand, and which he insists, "permits infinite possibilities in temperature and character."
Sep 1, 2016 | 11:40 am
#50 Santillo's Brick Oven Pizza, Elizabeth, N.J.
(Sicilian: pepperoni, mozzarella, pizza sauce)
"AL Santillo may be the least well-known great pizza tradition curator in America, the gatekeeper to three generations of pizza-making and one of the most unique pizzerias in America. The man has tomato sauce running through his veins."
"What can you say about Al Santillo? Santillo may be the least well-known great pizza tradition curator in America, the gatekeeper to three generations of pizza-making and one of the most unique pizzerias in America. The man has tomato sauce running through his veins. Al Santillo’s grandfather, who had long made focaccia for his family at home, decided to try it as a business in 1950. "He wanted to keep the place open in the evening and make a little more money, so he started making pizza," his grandson Al has noted. "In 1957, he bought the brick oven I use now." It’s an oven Al says is called a low-arch, one whose every brick was cut by hand, and which he insists, "permits infinite possibilities in temperature and character."
Pizza infinity is difficult to conceive, but Santillo’s is something you just have to experience for yourself. You can only do takeout from Al's living room — it houses the massive cathedral-like oven that requires a 20-foot-long peel to retrieve the pizzas. And be prepared to order by the year — Al preserves every pizza style he can for posterity. They range from the 1940 Genuine Tomato Pie (no cheese) to the 2011 San Marzano "Tomatoes Over the Cheese" Pizza. But there are other intriguing options like Lasagna Pizza, thin-pan, Roman-style, Italian bread, and an off-the-menu grandpa pie as well. Start out with a 1957 Style Pizza Extra Thin (14-Inch round), or the popular Sicilian pizza, or just ask this quirky, pizza-possessed master to make you his own. Sicilian pizza, or just ask this quirky, pizza-possessed master to make you his own spontaneous creation.
Monday, May 12, 2014
Tuesday, October 22, 2013
Santillo's Brick Oven Sicilian Pizza Ranked #1 in America
Its an honor and a privilege to be recognized for the #1 Best Sicilian Pizza in America.
Overall we were ranked #55 in the Country.
http://www.thedailymeal.com/101-best-pizzas-america/10222013?page=0,1
Our brick oven is over 100 years old and we've been in business since 1918.
With the Super Bowl approaching in February, it will allow fans from all over the world to get a chance to enjoy the greatest pizza on the planet here in Elizabeth,NJ.
I want to thank the writers for rating our Sicilian Pizza (Santillo's Brick Oven Pizza) in the Country and #55 best pizza overall.
Come to Elizabeth,NJ (5 minutes from Newark Airport and 1 mile from Goethel's Bridge Staten Island).
Come order a pizza and you'll no doubt enjoy THE BEST PIZZA on Earth!
We really appreciate all the writers who recognized our hard work and most of all enjoyed our pizza.
to really see what makes Santillo's pizza so special, you can click the youtube link below and view our brick oven which is over 100 years old.
Regards,
Al
Overall we were ranked #55 in the Country.
http://www.thedailymeal.com/101-best-pizzas-america/10222013?page=0,1
Our brick oven is over 100 years old and we've been in business since 1918.
With the Super Bowl approaching in February, it will allow fans from all over the world to get a chance to enjoy the greatest pizza on the planet here in Elizabeth,NJ.
I want to thank the writers for rating our Sicilian Pizza (Santillo's Brick Oven Pizza) in the Country and #55 best pizza overall.
Come to Elizabeth,NJ (5 minutes from Newark Airport and 1 mile from Goethel's Bridge Staten Island).
Come order a pizza and you'll no doubt enjoy THE BEST PIZZA on Earth!
We really appreciate all the writers who recognized our hard work and most of all enjoyed our pizza.
to really see what makes Santillo's pizza so special, you can click the youtube link below and view our brick oven which is over 100 years old.
Regards,
Al
908-354-1887
Saturday, March 30, 2013
Top Major League Baseball Scout Discovers Best Pizza
One of the top scouts in Major League Baseball is Los Angeles Angels' Assistant General Manager, Scott Servais. Servais is not only head scout but is also currently responsible for training Albert Pujols, Mark Trumbo, Torri Hunter (2012), and Mike Trout. Prior to joining the Angels in 2012, Servais was senior director of player development in Texas. Prior to joining the Rangers in 2005, the Texas farm system was ranked 28th, within 2 years under Servais, the Rangers became the #1 ranked farm system which led to 2 World Series appearances and the 2011 World Series Championship. Members of the Rangers under Servais included, Michael Young, Nelson Cruz, Ian Kinsler, Josh Hamilton, Mike Napoli, Andre Beltre & Cliff Lee.
So last night (Good Friday) while being in the Northeast (USA), days before Opening Day, the top MLB scout took a timeout from searching for the best teenage baseball player in NJ, and focused on finding the best Pizza Pie. Leave it to a top MLB scout to walk into Santillo's Brick Oven Pizza to order a Sicilian Pie and spend a few minutes with baker/owner Al Santillo. Below is a video clip of the visit:
To read more about Scott Servais 11 year MLB playing career click here.
More news on Scott Servais can be found here and here.
Another "Good Friday"
Customer
A visit from Scott Servais is great for business, but an even more valuable customer is Elizabeth's own Anthony Colletti, St. Mary's Varsity basketball coach for the last 20 years. Coach Colletti has been eating Santillo's Brick Oven Pizza his entire life !!! (below is a Picture of Coach Colletti when the Santillo delivery guy rings the doorbell)
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Joe the Barber's Favorite Pizza
A day at Al Santillo's Brick Oven Pizza
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