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Articles written by Jim Mirabelli of NEPA Pizza Review

Top 12 Grandma Pizzas in NEPA

The Top 12 Grandma Pizzas in Northeastern Pennsylvania showcase one of the fastest-growing pizza styles in NEPA over the last two decades. Originating on Long Island, grandma pizza is a thin, square pan pizza traditionally made by pressing dough into... Read More

How Local Pizzerias Can Attract Influencers (Without Free Food or Paid Promotions)

How You Can Attract Influencers to your Pizzeria If you’re a local pizzeria hoping an influencer will walk through your doors, here’s the truth: you don’t need to comp meals or cut checks to get attention. If you want to... Read More

Top 30 Stromboli in NEPA (And Why a Bowling Alley Took the #1 Spot)

NEPA’s stromboli scene is stacked with heavy hitters, but one clear crowd favorite rose to the top of this reader poll: Chacko’s Memory Lane Lounge inside Chacko’s Family Bowling Center in Wilkes‑Barre, a blue‑collar bowling alley bar that locals swear by... Read More

The 20 Best Dive Bars for Pizza in Northeastern Pennsylvania

The 20 Best Dive Bars for Pizza in Northeastern Pennsylvania Northeastern Pennsylvania has a rich history and vibrant culture built around exceptional pizza. From Old Forge—known as “The Pizza Capital of the World”—to the coal mining towns scattered across Luzerne... Read More

15 Ways to Make Sweet Pizza Sauce: The Best Pizza Sauce Recipe Ideas (NEPA Style)

The Sweet Sauce Explosion in NEPA (and Beyond!) If you’ve been eating pizza in Northeastern Pennsylvania lately, you’ve probably noticed something—sweet sauce is everywhere. If you want to make your own at home, this Sweet Pizza Sauce Recipe is a... Read More

How I Review Pizza in NEPA: My Rating System, Process, and What I Really Look For

From Dishwasher to NEPA Pizza Reviewer My pizza journey started like a lot of people’s — eating it constantly. But at 15, while working as a dishwasher in a Northeastern Pennsylvania pizzeria, I became fascinated with the craft. I wanted... Read More

Comparing NEPA Pan Fried Sicilian Pizza and Detroit Style Pizza: A Tale of Two Iconic Pan Pizzas

Pan Fried Sicilian vs Detroit Style Pizza: What is the Difference? When it comes to regional pizza styles, NEPA Pan Fried Sicilian Pizza and Detroit Style Pizza are two of the most frequently confused. At first glance, they may seem... Read More

The Pizza Princess: Layla’s Mission to Fight Hunger This Holiday Season

At NEPA Pizza Review, we’ve always been about more than just making and showcasing great pizza. We’re also about building community and helping those in need. This holiday season, Layla —better known here as the Pizza Princess—is once again leading... Read More

Pizza Masterclass with NEPA Pizza Review & Jimmy Hank

Join Pizza Enthusiasts for a Hands-On Pizza Masterclass: Fundraiser for Lackawanna College Culinary Students That’s a wrap! Thank you to all of our wonderful students who attended this class! We’d also like to thank our amazing sponsors who provided the... Read More

Pennsylvania Pizzaiolo Wins Pizza World Championship in Las Vegas

The owner of a local Northeastern Pennsylvania pizzeria has brought home one of the most prestigious awards in the pizza industry. Tony Cerimele of Nesquehoning/Pittston is a World Pizza Champion! Tony is the owner of New Columbus Pizza Co in... Read More

Top 10 Rated Pizzas I Ate in 2023 – NEPA Pizza Review

These are the top 10 rated pizzas I reviewed in 2023! This year was on that found me traveling farther and trying pizzas in new areas inside and out of Northeastern Pennsylvania. Overall, I reviewed 124 pizzas during the calendar... Read More

Atlantic City Convention Attracts Northeast’s Premier Pizza Makers

The Atlantic City Pizza Convention attracts some of the Northeast USA’s most talented pizza makers. It’s a fun event where pizzaoili prepare and bake their best pizzas and they are critiqued and scored by judges. It’s like a giant episode... Read More

New Pizza Documentary Showcases NEPA’s Local Pizzerias

WVIA-TV has created a new documentary entitled “Pizza!” An Original Short-Form Documentary Series. It features 10 local pizzerias in Northeastern and Central Pennsylvania. The approximately 5 minute episodes take the viewer backstage to learn about the history of each pizzeria... Read More

Introducing the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Old Forge Pizzas Hockey Team!

Two things I enjoy most in life are pizza and sports. Specifically, I love Old Forge Pizza and my favorite hockey team has been the Penguins since I was a kid. So what happens when Penguins and Pizza combine?! You... Read More

Every Pizza I Ever Baked in the Gozney Dome

My Gozney Dome Pizza Diary! Documenting every pizza I make inside this beautiful pizza oven. Tracking my recipes, temps, fails and successes!... Read More

Gluten Free Pizza Near Me

Find Gluten Free Pizza near you with NEPA Pizza Review's guide featuring a map and list organized by county!... Read More

Guide to the Best Ingredients for Homemade Pizza

In this Guide to the Best Ingredients for Homemade Pizza I will share with you all of the products I actually use at home. There is always much debate about which pizza ingredients are best for making pizza. Those arguments... Read More

Ultimate Gift Guide for the At Home Pizza Maker

NEPA Pizza Review's Guide to the best tools and equipment to make pizza at home! I personally own, thoroughly tested, and regularly use all of the products I recommend!... Read More

Heart Shaped Pizza for Valentine’s Day!

Order a Heart Shaped Pizza for your Sweetheart! NEPA Pizza Review's list and map of where to find Valentine Pizza locally!... Read More

Using the Best Tomatoes are the Key to Great Pizza

Tomatoes for Pizza sauce! I tasted tested, scored and ranked canned tomatoes to determine the best to make your homemade pizza sauce recipe!... Read More
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