Jim Mirabelli is the founder and Chief Pizza Officer of NEPA Pizza Review. He is a longtime professional pizza maker with a drive to Connect People and Pizza by showcasing local pizza hot spots and helping people learn to make great pizza at home.
Many people like to go out for a fancy meal for their birthday with a big group of people and celebrate all night. That sounds like a lot of fun, but when the first lady asked me what I wanted to... Read More
Fratelli’s Has Great Pizza, Awesome Family Atmosphere – and Their Famous Bottled Dressing! Fratelli’s Pizza in Scranton is a longtime staple in the Bullshead community. Today, I teamed up with the First Lady of NEPA Pizza to go out on another... Read More
Part of being a pizza reviewer comes with a cool notion that people frequently want my opinion on all things pizza. A short while ago I was contacted by a company with a brand new product – Pizza Slice Spice,... Read More
Mary Lou’s Pizza in Old Forge: A Fresh Tomato Tray That Tastes Like Summer — 25+ Years, New Dining Room, House-Made Pasta I walked in, ordered, paid the bill, and reviewed the pizza like every other customer. No heads-up. No... Read More
Pizza House in Scranton was the Area’s Best Hidden Gem Pizza House in Scranton was one of the area’s hidden gems. (Photo Credit: Yelp.com) A Special Pizza That I’ll Miss Forever I Wrote this article back in 2013, but I’ll... Read More
I think everyone who lives in NEPA has heard the famous “Ya go to Januzziiiiiiii’s” radio commercial at one point or another over the years. I remember hearing the catchy jingle as a child and wanting to go grab a... Read More
So things have been very busy for me lately and work has definitely cut into my pizza reviewing time, but the good news is eating less pizza has been kind to my waistline! Have no fear, the summer of 2013... Read More
Armetta’s Pizzeria Clarks Summit reopens after flooding severely damaged their restaurant. I picked up a pizza on their first day reopening (take-out only) and the pizza is better than ever! I ordered a pepperoni pizza. It had a sturdy thin... Read More
If you’re looking for a great pizza spot in Scott Township, PA, look no further than Vincenzo’s Pizzeria. After a decade since my last visit, I was excited to try out some of their popular pizzas, including the Hot Wing... Read More
Ok, now I know what you’re thinking – another Colarusso’s review, REALLY?! Yes, really! Before you stop reading because you feel like you’ve already read my Colarusso’s Cafe in Clarks Summit and Colarusso’s Coal Fired in Dickson City reviews, just... Read More
Rodano’s is a place which holds a special place in my pizza filled heart dating back to their old location just up the street on Kings College’s campus. When I used to work in downtown Wilkes-Barre, I would visit the... Read More
I was turned on to Brutico’s by a few readers who recommended that I get to Old Forge and try the pizza, plus my goal is to finish reviewing “the strip” of pizzerias in Old Forge on Main Avenue. Although... Read More
I don’t think I need to describe the Olive Garden to anyone because its inevitable that at some point in your life you have experienced their consistently good Italian fare. You’ve all felt the “when you’re here your family” ambiance... Read More
Ask most residents of Wilkes-Barre for a pizza recommendation and they will tell you “Gotta go to Grotto.” I’ve been to Grotto several times in my day, a few times at the Wilkes-Barre location and once or twice when I was... Read More
I take great pride in the Northeastern Pennsylvania pizza scene, and I wouldn’t trade it for the world because I believe we do have some of the best pizza in the world, but that doesn’t mean I don’t try to... Read More
Restaurant: The Loading DockLocation: Dunmore, PADate: February 2013Pizza Ordered: 1 16″ Round Cheese Pizza Price: $10.95Eat In/Take Out: Eat InBefore I get into writing this post, I must say I have to have the best girlfriend in the world because she willingly... Read More
Restaurant: Pump N PantryLocation: Nicholson, PADate: February 2013Pizza Ordered: 1 Slice Pepperoni, 1 Slice Meat Lovers Price: $4 for 2 slices and sodaEat In/Take Out: Eat InSo I know you probably read the title of this post and thought “What in the... Read More
Since I’ve been super busy and all over the place lately, it’s been difficult to sit down and do a full, relaxing pizza review, and today was no different. However, I have made a commitment to continue to inform you... Read More
The Pizza Hut Buffet in May Not Have Had the Best Pizza, but I’ll Always Miss the Place! I always take a lot of heat from readers when I review chain restaurants, and I’m sure I’ll get some negative... Read More
La Padrino’s has a Tasty New York Slice! This review will be short because I kind of did a pizza hit and run as I was driving through Archbald today. I was driving through the “curvy corners” as I like... Read More