Since I was going to a Holiday Party and didn’t really care what pizza place my son decided to order from, I went against my better judgment and ordered him in Papa Johns Pizza. Although I intended on leaving prior to the pizza coming, I must say I was impressed with the speedy delivery time. Ordering from their online site was pretty easy but that is all the nice things I could say.
Was out shopping with my parents the other day. That is right, they came to visit YAAAY! Anyways, we ended up going to the Home Depot out on Glades Road in Boca Raton. There is a pizza place in this shopping center that I have been meaning to review for some time, so I headed over to grab a slice while my father went into Home Depot.
Update: Coal Mine Pizza has renamed itself Table 42.
I was invited to lunch with Pizza Expert and Big G, and I had to pick the place. I always wanted to try Coal Mine Pizza on Mizner Blvd in Boca Raton, FL (561) 826-2625. Since one of my favorites, Red Rock Pizza, had recently closed, it seemed like a good choice. I was excited to give this place a try. It was a gorgeous day and after looking for parking for over 10 minutes we decided to sit outside.
When Stallone’s Italian Kitchen first opened in Boca Raton, it didn’t even dawn on me that I knew it from Long Island. My wife and I were eating dinner there when the owners father came over to see if we were enjoying our meal. He mentioned that he owned a couple of places in Long Island. I told him I recalled eating at a place my mother used to take me to called Stallone’s near what used to be Pergaments when I was a kid and I used to order a Billy Burger. But outside this type of fast food place I had never eaten at Stallone’s before. Who would have guessed that this guy used to own that burger joint too!
We were driving around Boca Raton on Thanksgiving trying to find a place to eat lunch. In actuality we were actually just getting out of the house so we wouldn’t be asked to contribute any assistance to the Thanksgiving meal. But while we ducked out we kind of got hungry. The four of us, father in law, brother in law, my son, and I decided we should find a pizza place that was open, even if we had to waste hours in doing so. After driving around aimlessly it dawned on me…..The Kosher Pizza Place would probably be opened.
Jon’s Place is tucked away in Boca Raton near the Olive Garden and Kosher Marketplace. It had been like 5 years since I last ate at this establishment. I think the last time I went there was on Christmas, for the obvious reason of them being the only place open once again. Jon’s serves to the Kosher community around it. For thos of you who haven’t had Kosher Pizza before, it is a bit different. You see… where regular pizza has dough, sauce and cheese, Kosher Pizza has dough, sauce, cheese and a rabbinical blessing.
I ordered a slice cause it occurred to me that I didn’t really like the taste last time. When I bit into it, my previous occurrence was accurate. The pizza really just didn’t do it for me. If I was someone who led a Kosher life, and didn’t know other pizza, maybe this would be considered decent…I don’t know. It was very bland and the sauce was kind of rough to swallow. Everyone else in the place seemed to really enjoy it other then us, so it is hard to knock the place since I am not a member of the orthodox community. Perhaps they are using what is considered the best ingredients that they have access to, which I doubt in my opinion.
In my opinion Jon’s Place gets 2 out of 8 slices. I would love to have someone who only eats Kosher Pizza to message me info@worstpizza.com and compare this to other pizza slices they have had.
PS what a funny sign to have on their counter.
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Quite possibly the best pizza I’ve ever had in South Florida. How crazy is that?! South Florida? Of all places…
Seriously, with all the north east transplants down here that beat their fists into their chests when expressing pride in their love for the NY/NJ tri-state area you’d figure that one of them could make a decent pizza. Unfortunately that hasn’t been the case. In fact, one of my favorite pizza places in Fort Lauderdale actually hails from Pittsburg (Primanti Brothers).
However Pimanti Brothers cannot compete with the pizza I had last week. This pizza was almost perfect. The crust was crisp yet delicate. It never bended nor did it ever fold at different temps. The cheese was just the right amount and cooked to perfection. The sauce was sweet and full of flavor with just a sprinkle of spices. This pizza never burned my mouth, even at the very first bite yet it was still hot. It was the near perfect pizza (for South Florida).
It’s unfair to say that this pizza was near perfect for South Florida. This was damn near perfect for anywhere. The only reason I didn’t give this pizza a perfect rating was because the guy who made it told me his actual recipe for this style requires onions (sauteed or caramelized, not sure) and anchovies. Are you freakin’ kidding me? I’ve got to try that (love anchovies).
Where can you get this pizza. I’m sorry to say but I can’t state it here. The owner made this pie as a treat for PizzaExpert and myself. However if you ever meet up with me, I can tell you where to get awesome freakin’ pizza. Seriously, it’s worth the drive and it’s worth the visit. Why? Because I’m tired of eating sub-par pizza in South Florida and I’m sure you are too. Oh and the price is very fair and welcoming (compared some overpriced pizza joints in South Florida).
I’m Walt and I’ve just had some damn near perfect pizza! And remember, when trying a new place, always order the cheese pizza. It’s the best way to know if a pizza place deserves repeat business.
Well for those of us that drive along that deserted road known as NE 1st avenue in East Boca where Red Rock Pizza used to be, you might have noticed the broken windows and note on the door saying they had a family emergency. Although it might have appeared to most that they were coming back soon, it has been confirmed by a worstpizza.com expert reviewer that Red Rock is not coming back. This is a sad day in Boca Raton, we have lost one of the truly good coal fired pizza places.
Apparently there was a death in the family which caused the initial shut down. From what I gather, the family started to have disputes about the establishment, while in the mean time letting the lease expire. One of our reviewers assures me that they are not coming back, and that the landlord has included this space in the downtown redevelopment project proposed by Crocker. This would include selling the entire city block to the developer. If this fails it appears the landlord himself might take a stab at opening a pizza place.
We spoke to the landlord in hopes of bringing Umberto’s Of New Hyde Park into the location, but he didn’t seem to think it was possible. The original Umberto’s (not the one that tries to pass itself off as Umberto’s in Deerfield and Pompano) definitely wants this spot for a new location, and as one of his biggest fans I think we should all inform the landlord that he should allow a delicious pizza place to open there instead of opening his own.
Recently someone informed me that all the equipment in the former Red Rock Pizza location was removed, including the bar. I will have to go by and check for myself. We will miss you Red Rock!
Since everyone abandoned me for lunch today, I hopped into my car and started to drive aimlessly. Along my journey I recalled a place I once noticed driving by, but never stopped because the shopping center looked rancid. Recently, it appeared that the pizza place did a little remodeling so I stopped in.
La Prima Pizza is located on Federal Highway just north of Jeffrey Street in Boca Raton. It is in the shopping center where the Neighborhood Coffee place USED to be. Odds are many of our readers have never even noticed this place, and if they are in any way like me, they drove past it without even giving it a second look.
La Prima Pizza only has a few tables inside and this seems to be more of a take out / delivery type of establishment. Anyways, I ordered the 2 slice and soda special and waited. The pizza guy behind the counter asked me twice if I wanted a fork and knife which seemed odd since I usually never eat my pizza with utensils. The pizza was ok, and I will not complain too much about it. The crust was pretty crisp while maintaining not to be burnt. The cheese seemed a bit on the cheap part. If I was La Prima Pizza, I would switch to Grande Cheese. There wasn’t too much sauce piled on the slice as well, which wins points with me.
I find it odd that La Prima Pizza would purposely spell their name like pixxa on their menu. It appears to me that is says La Prima Pixxa and not Pizza. Someone should have proofed the font before printing. La Prima does not have a vast array of choices on their menu. You either get pizza, salads, subs or Calzones & Stromboli. Two of the things I find peculiar about this place is that 1. They do not offer meatballs as a topping but they offer it as a sub, and offer Tuna and other crap instead. 2. They put a Brazilian Flag on their promo card. I thought the Italians are known for pizza, and didn’t realize by placing a Brazilian Flag on their promotional materials would make people think that they are better then the rest.
I will give La Prima Pizza in Boca Raton 4 out of 8 slices, and I will be back to try it again soon to see if I missed anything….which I doubt.
While waiting for Billy the other day to watch the fight at Gatsby’s in Boca Raton I got hungry. Since Billy was typically late, I headed across the street to Cilluffo’s Pizza. Originally I contemplated going into Times Square Pizza, since I hadn’t been to it since it reopened with a dining room, but seeing it was totally empty, I decided to stay away this time.
Cilluffo’s is kind of hidden by Howard’s Market off 18th street. 6060 SW 18th Street #119 to be exact. Their number is 561-391-8388. Cilluffo’s is mainly a delivery and take out establishment, but they happen to have about 6 bar stools and a small counter if you decide to eat in.
Ronnie and I went to go meet Eric at the Macaroni Grill the other day. Normally I get the create your own pasta but on this occasion I ordered the pizza since the last time I was there I forgot to take a picture of it.
I needed the world to understand how disgusting this pizza is. Do yourself, and your children a favor if you ever eat at a Romano’s Macaroni Grill…STAY AWAY FROM THE PIZZA. About a year ago I came across an article that mentioned that Macaroni Grill had the lowest calorie pizza out of any similar establishments. Maybe this can describe the lack of taste.
The cheese was ok, but that is where this crappy pizza stops. The sauce is atrocious, and the dough was not cooked through properly. The edges were well done and the inside was totally chewy. I would rather eat Matzoh pizza. Not even the fresh basil tasted right.
I will give the Macaroni Grill pizza in Boca Raton 1 out of 8 slices. Stick to the pasta dishes when dining here. You will be much happier.