#flowertherapy might be right up there with #water #flowertherapy might be right up there with #watertherapy.  Love passing the time in secret wildflower patches. As you do. 🌸
I remarked how pretty that tiny sliver of the moon I remarked how pretty that tiny sliver of the moon was on the way home tonight, and my friend pulled over right away so I could grab a photo. That’s when someone really knows you! It was just too beautiful to resist. 🌙
Weekend photos in review, old school style. ✨ C Weekend photos in review, old school style. ✨ 
Context: 1/ picture perfect weekend, 2/ threw together a quick meal w udon noodles, steak and broccoli, so good, 3/ the sun reflections on this painting struck me today, looked like a cross 4/ it takes all afternoon but nothing like Sunday Gravy, 5/ six months old, 6/ when he wants some serious zzzz’s, he covers his eye with his ears, the cutest, 7/ breakfast pastries at @coniglios
I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New Jersey banned the plastic ones last year. But when I spied this beauty for a buck, how could I resist? It just is so darn happy, which makes me happy. The little things aren’t so little. 💛
Cheers to the weekend! This may look like a staged Cheers to the weekend! This may look like a staged photo, but Lola just has ZERO boundaries and Clifford is exceptionally patient. 😂
I’ve been on a smoked salmon kick lately (it’s I’ve been on a smoked salmon kick lately (it’s so good for you), so when I saw that a local patisserie has a smoked salmon croissant available (weekends only), I added it to my list of things to seek out. I popped into @chocolatinenj early on Mother’s Day and was rewarded with this deliciousness. Layers of soft flaky croissant dough, tender smoked salmon, light whipped cream, thinly sliced red and green onion slivers and dotted with capers… it was every bit as amazing as you’d imagine it would be. If you’re local, don’t sleep on this one. 😋
Weekend photos in review, the belated edition. 1/ Weekend photos in review, the belated edition.

1/ hit up a few yard sales and snagged this beautiful pasta dish from Italy with my favorite color for a buck, 2/ and one of these printer trays came home with me too, 3/ pre Mother’s Day celebrations with 30 local moms, 4/ finished the weekend supervising furniture assembly
Today would have been my friend Cathy’s 53rd bir Today would have been my friend Cathy’s 53rd birthday. Unfortunately she’s not here to celebrate because she died suddenly at age 49. I think of her often … every Mother’s Day because we spent most of them together since her husband worked weekends … when I discover a new food adventure (we once did a day long donut crawl) … when I’m sharing a special time with my kids knowing that her then-11 year old is growing up without her. Before she passed, I always appreciated every day, but since then, even more so. You never know what the next day can bring, so relish in the sunshine, surprise rainstorms, making wishes over railroad tracks and all the wonderful randomness life can throw your way. Don’t waste a single second, say yes, live on the outskirts of your comfort zone, laugh often, tell people you love them, give eight second hugs, and squeeze every ounce of joy you can out of life. Do it for the people who can’t. ✨
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Margherita’s Pizza & Cafe: The Best Pizza in New Jersey?

April 19, 2009 · Narrative

Calendar
See that big empty space in today’s spot on the calendar? A day with absolutely, positively nothing to do. I can’t remember the last time that happened. It seems one day is fuller than the next. I even bought a second write-on/wipe-off calendar so I could see two months at a time. Otherwise I’d have to trust my memory which, particularly these days, is not such a safe prospect.

A beautiful Spring day with clear blue skies, it was the perfect day to hit the road in search of our next stop on our pizza taste-testing tour. This time, we headed back to Hoboken to check out Margherita’s, which was recently suggested by Maris after our last pizza stop. As I circled the block once, twice, three times … hunting for a parking space, I told Nick one more time and we’d have to find a different place to check out today. The one way streets in Hoboken are a bit of a pain because if there’s no parking space nearby, it’s not really a function of just going around the block again. As luck would have it, on our fifth swing around the block, and just as I was about to throw in the towel, we spotted an open space and grabbed it.

Some of the restaurants on Hoboken’s Washington Street were bustling, particularly the ones with outside seating, so I was happy to see that Margherita’s wasn’t. Is that a good thing? All the seating outside was empty, and we were only the third set of customers inside. They had only opened about half an hour before we got there, so am betting that was why.

The decor is brick and wood paneling with soft lighting. Wooden tables and chairs line the restaurant in three rows, and music was on in the background. It was an interesting playlist. Nick mentioned the salsa music while we were there, and we also heard Frank Sinatra and a bit of Bollywood action as well. Definitely an eclectic mix.

As soon as we sat down, a server appeared with menus and brought over a high chair. The lunch menu isn’t huge, just the front and back of a menu, but in the days when Applebees and TGI Fridays change their menus seemingly weekly and have a crazy amount of pages, simple is good and appreciated. They have a great selection of house varieties of pizzas, but Nick wasn’t feeling too adventurous today, so we ended up ordering a small cheese pizza. Hindsight and all that, I should have gotten half of it with toppings, but we’ll do that next time. While we were waiting for our pizza (under 10 minutes), they brought out a bread basket with bread the way it should be served – hot. The kids and I polished it off before the pizza arrived – excellent bread.

Margheritas

Now for the pizza. The cheese was nice, long and stringy as we pulled the slices apart, but in the very best way. It didn’t pull the cheese off the slices as we separated them – I hate when that happens – but was just good and cheesy. I liked the tomato sauce better than Star Tavern’s – no funky stuff in this one, just straight-up, homemade pure tomato sauce (no overwhelming herb taste either). The crust was the dealbreaker for me. I tend to like mine thin and crispy, and this was relatively thin but a little too doughy and chewy for me. Madeline, however, ate more pizza here than when we went to Star Tavern or Grimaldi’s, so I’m fairly certain this is her number 1 spot so far. Nick preferred the crust at Grimaldi’s, and definitely hosed down more slices there. As for me, I’m torn. I loved the charred bits of the crust at Star, and the sauce at Grimaldi’s, and the cheese here. If we combine all the perfect aspects of each pizza joint, we’d have the perfect slice. In the meantime, the search continues.

Their prices were very reasonable — $14 got us a small cheese pizza, two sodas and the tip. The pie was big enough that there was enough for me and the kids, with slices to take home. The small pie goes for $7.95. Margherita’s takes credit cards, delivers and the service was excellent … the best we’ve had so far.

Margherita’s
740 Washington Street
Hoboken, NJ 07030
(201) 222-2400

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  1. Heather says

    April 19, 2009 at 9:23 pm

    oh my god that pizza looks AMAZING!! glad you had such a wonderful, obligation-free day!

    Heathers last blog post..Spicy Orange Glazed Shrimp

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  2. Elyse says

    April 20, 2009 at 2:43 am

    What a perfect day! I’m so glad you were able to take a breather and enjoy this super-tasty looking pizza!

    Elyses last blog post..Sweet Melissa Sundays: Apple (Pear) Turnovers

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  3. Cathy says

    April 20, 2009 at 9:13 am

    I hear you – it’s so nice when there is nothing booked on a weekend! I don’t have a weekend like that now until July. I’m enjoying your pizza journey – we are seriously lacking in Calgary for some decent pizza.

    Cathys last blog post..I will never try to trick Shawn into exercising again

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  4. maris says

    April 20, 2009 at 9:33 am

    YUM! That looks like a seriously delicious pizza. And I’m thrilled that you liked Margheritas!

    Reply
  5. Jamie says

    April 20, 2009 at 11:00 am

    Oh, how I miss America pizza! Looking at that great-looking pizza now has me craving!

    Reply
  6. Farmgirl Susan says

    April 20, 2009 at 11:11 am

    Great post, but I started craving pizza for breakfast immediately after reading this several hours ago. ;) Love the quest you’re on!

    Farmgirl Susans last blog post..Sunday Dose of Cute: Brotherly Love

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  7. Sarah Caron says

    April 20, 2009 at 2:01 pm

    I could have sworn I commented last night! This pizza looks sooo delish. I have been trying not to have pizza but this makes me want to order some right now. YUM!

    Reply
  8. Kris #40 says

    April 20, 2009 at 3:30 pm

    If you like Margarita Pizza you should try it from Goodfellas in Parsippany.

    http://goodfellasitalian.com/

    It is the best with balsamic vinegar drizzled over it. I get it about once a year because nobody in my family will eat it and it’s almost $23 for a whole pie.

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  9. Kris #40 says

    April 20, 2009 at 3:33 pm

    Just saw that the Margarita is almost $7 cheaper at lunch time.

    Reply

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I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New Jersey banned the plastic ones last year. But when I spied this beauty for a buck, how could I resist? It just is so darn happy, which makes me happy. The little things aren’t so little. 💛

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#flowertherapy might be right up there with #water #flowertherapy might be right up there with #watertherapy.  Love passing the time in secret wildflower patches. As you do. 🌸
I remarked how pretty that tiny sliver of the moon I remarked how pretty that tiny sliver of the moon was on the way home tonight, and my friend pulled over right away so I could grab a photo. That’s when someone really knows you! It was just too beautiful to resist. 🌙
Weekend photos in review, old school style. ✨ C Weekend photos in review, old school style. ✨ 
Context: 1/ picture perfect weekend, 2/ threw together a quick meal w udon noodles, steak and broccoli, so good, 3/ the sun reflections on this painting struck me today, looked like a cross 4/ it takes all afternoon but nothing like Sunday Gravy, 5/ six months old, 6/ when he wants some serious zzzz’s, he covers his eye with his ears, the cutest, 7/ breakfast pastries at @coniglios
I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New Jersey banned the plastic ones last year. But when I spied this beauty for a buck, how could I resist? It just is so darn happy, which makes me happy. The little things aren’t so little. 💛
Cheers to the weekend! This may look like a staged Cheers to the weekend! This may look like a staged photo, but Lola just has ZERO boundaries and Clifford is exceptionally patient. 😂
I’ve been on a smoked salmon kick lately (it’s I’ve been on a smoked salmon kick lately (it’s so good for you), so when I saw that a local patisserie has a smoked salmon croissant available (weekends only), I added it to my list of things to seek out. I popped into @chocolatinenj early on Mother’s Day and was rewarded with this deliciousness. Layers of soft flaky croissant dough, tender smoked salmon, light whipped cream, thinly sliced red and green onion slivers and dotted with capers… it was every bit as amazing as you’d imagine it would be. If you’re local, don’t sleep on this one. 😋
Weekend photos in review, the belated edition. 1/ Weekend photos in review, the belated edition.

1/ hit up a few yard sales and snagged this beautiful pasta dish from Italy with my favorite color for a buck, 2/ and one of these printer trays came home with me too, 3/ pre Mother’s Day celebrations with 30 local moms, 4/ finished the weekend supervising furniture assembly
Today would have been my friend Cathy’s 53rd bir Today would have been my friend Cathy’s 53rd birthday. Unfortunately she’s not here to celebrate because she died suddenly at age 49. I think of her often … every Mother’s Day because we spent most of them together since her husband worked weekends … when I discover a new food adventure (we once did a day long donut crawl) … when I’m sharing a special time with my kids knowing that her then-11 year old is growing up without her. Before she passed, I always appreciated every day, but since then, even more so. You never know what the next day can bring, so relish in the sunshine, surprise rainstorms, making wishes over railroad tracks and all the wonderful randomness life can throw your way. Don’t waste a single second, say yes, live on the outskirts of your comfort zone, laugh often, tell people you love them, give eight second hugs, and squeeze every ounce of joy you can out of life. Do it for the people who can’t. ✨

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