In the world of pizza, you’ve got Neapolitan, NY thin-crust, New Haven, Chicago deep-dish, and more. When you say New Jersey style pizza, I sometimes scratch my head. I get NY thin-slice, New Haven, Greek, Chicago deep-dish but not sure if I entirely understand NJ-style pizza. Given the large Italian community in NJ, it would make sense that they may have their own style of pie so I was excited to check out DeMo’s on S. Glenwood for my Super Bowl eats!
The huge neon sign out front let’s you know what DeMo’s is about. Â Small walk-up window for a slice, inside it’s bright red and black with a long counter along with two pizza ovens in back. Â They’ve done a nice job with what used to be known as Bada Bing and offer a nice selection of Boarshead meat sandwiches. Â I order up two 18″ pies (DeMo’s special and a margherita) and pick them up right before the big game!
Back home I open up the large DeMo’s pizza boxes and it’s pretty impressive. Â Two large pies, the DeMo’s special has the usual mix of meats, peppers, onions along with some fresh garlic and basic, a nice touch! Â And it’s a good slice, thinnish but stiffer and thicker than a typical NY thin-slice. Â The crust is also rolled on the outside making for a sturdier slice. Â The margherita features crushed red tomato, sliced tomato, slices of melted muzz and some more fresh basil. Â Very nice, the little touches of basic and fresh garlic bump up the deliciousness of both pies.
Overall I like my DeMo’s pies but probably still prefer a NY or New Haven slice. Â But if you like a slightly thicker crust and the extra’s that DeMo’s throws down, you’ll be pleased here. Â Don’t get me wrong, I’m more than happy to eat more pizza here but I’m pretty picky when it comes to my pies! Â But nice job DeMo’s, you do a fine NJ-slice and yeah, I get it now…
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