#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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Luigi’s: The Best Pizza in New Jersey?

June 29, 2009 · Narrative

Luigi's Pizza

“Did you try it yet?  It’s soooo good.”

That’s what I heard as I pulled out of the parking lot of Luigi’s in Succasunna.

When our babysitter heard that we were on a quest to find the best pizza in New Jersey, she quickly offered up her favorite: Luigi’s.  Nestled in a busy strip mall on Route 10 near Kohl’s, it’s a small, blink-and-you-miss-it type place.

On Friday night, it was steadily busy, yet we were greeted with friendly smiles as soon as we approached the counter.  The place is decidedly no-frills, as is their menu, but that’s what you want from a pizza joint, you know?  It’s like when McDonald’s tried their hand at making pizza… remember that?  Or when Coke released the disasterous New Coke.  Stick with what you know.  Luigi’s is sticking to pizza and a small selection of other cold and hot offerings.  Grey booths, though not a lot, a pizza-shaped clock, and the stack of empty cardboard pizza boxes in the back pretty much complete their decorating look.

The front counter was manned by a handful of young men, each one friendly and outgoing, greeting some customers by name or their regular order – quite a departure from the service we got at Reservoir Tavern a few weeks ago!  The prices are reasonable, with an 8-slice cheese pie going for $10.75 (coupons can also be found in the local newspaper).

Now for the pizza.  These slices are the most ungreasy I think we’ve had so far.  No grease went through the bag or the box on the ride home (I hate when that happens!) and our paper plates were nearly grease-free after several slices.  Some slices you feel you have to take a napkin to the top and start blotting before eating.  Not so with these.  The combination of the cheese, tomato sauce and herbs was packed with flavor, which I loved.  The tomato sauce is thin, and it could have used a little bit more.  There were no bubbles or charred little bits on our pizza, both of which happen to be things I like and missed.  As for the crust, I rate the crust based on if I ate it or not.  If the crust is really good, my plate will be empty.  If it’s not, I’ll leave it behind.  It’s that simple.  This one was ok… and remained on my plate.   All the cheese didn’t fall off when you separated the slices, which is a big plus.  Did you have pizza day in school while growing up?  Luigi’s Pizza is like that type of pizza.  I don’t say that as a negative, but more so because I think then you know exactly the type of pizza I’m describing.  This isn’t anything trendy or earth-shattering, but good, old-fashioned pizza.  Both kids inhaled their slices, Nick going back for a second.

So all in all, a good slice.  Would I go back for more?  Yes.  Is it the best pizza in New Jersey?  No, I don’t think so, but still worth a bite.  Next!

Miss our other pizza reviews?

Reservoir Tavern in Boonton
Margherita’s Pizza & Cafe in Hoboken
Star Tavern in Orange
Grimaldi’s in Hoboken

P.S.  Although Luigi’s takes credit cards, they do not take American Express.

Luigi’s Pizza
275 State Route 10 E Ste 370
Succasunna, NJ
Telephone: 973-584-0181

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Comments

  1. doggybloggy says

    June 29, 2009 at 9:05 pm

    sounds good – I will keep an eye out for it if I am ever in the area.

    Reply
  2. Sarah Caron says

    June 29, 2009 at 9:10 pm

    Oh, school pizza. Our school pizza was rectangle and tasted heavily of oregano. Not my fav :)

    However, I LOVE the bubbled bits on pizza crust on a good pizza pie. I daresay that is my fav part…

    Seriously though, if you are looking for the best pizza drive out here to CT and go to Carminuccio’s in Newtown — YUM! And then head to New Haven and have pizza at Sal’s and at Pepe’s … You won’t be disappointed.

    Reply
  3. Cathy says

    June 29, 2009 at 9:38 pm

    I love non-greasy pizza! I’m really enjoying this series!

    Reply
  4. claire says

    June 29, 2009 at 10:17 pm

    Now that you mention it, the crust does look a bit like school pizza crust. Ours was either rectangular or octagonal (I know…weird!) and had either the tiny cubes of gross pepperoni or sausage. The sausage was actually okay but I wouldn’t choose to eat that pizza again. I’m still voting for Grimaldi’s!

    Reply
  5. elra says

    June 30, 2009 at 10:52 am

    Oh MG, that is really look like the best pizza! I am drooling to look at the photo!

    Reply
  6. Magda says

    June 30, 2009 at 11:57 am

    Another thing I miss about living in NJ…PIZZA! We had Dominos the other night (yuck). I’m so jealous!!

    Reply
  7. Patsy says

    June 30, 2009 at 12:27 pm

    thanks for the review… I’ve been reading them and am curious which pizzaria will win the title of Best Pizza in NJ!

    Reply
  8. The Duo Dishes says

    June 30, 2009 at 3:26 pm

    The female half of this Duo used to live in Northern Jersey…Definitely know Rt. 10 well! Good to know!

    Reply
  9. ttfn300 says

    June 30, 2009 at 3:45 pm

    have you tried Tacconelli’s??? when i was in philly we made a special trip :)

    Reply
  10. lisaiscooking says

    June 30, 2009 at 5:50 pm

    Now, I’m hungry for pizza! I have to go for a run first, though.

    Reply
  11. EAT! says

    July 1, 2009 at 5:22 pm

    Next time I am on Route 10, I will hve to give Luigi’s a try. Always in the mood for a great pizza. Do they have thick crust?

    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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