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Good Morning and Happy Thursday!

If you gave up meat for Lent on Fridays… congratulations — you’ve officially entered peak pizza season. And honestly? We can’t think of a better sacrifice.

This is your sign to plan a proper pizza 🍕night. Not the “I guess we’ll order something” kind — we’re talking crispy crust, bubbling cheese, maybe a little hot honey drizzle, maybe a cold beer 🍺or glass of red 🍷on the side. Whether you’re a fold-the-slice purist, a Grandma-slice loyalist, or someone who believes toppings should be aggressive and plentiful — the Shore delivers.

Last weekend, I was lucky enough to snag a spot at a pizza-making and wine tasting class at Woodshed Pizza in Point Pleasant — and let me just say, run… don’t walk. What an unexpectedly perfect way to spend a couple of hours. We sipped our way through a lineup of delicious wines (expertly poured and explained by the fabulous Tatum), all while learning the art of stretching, spinning, and shaping pizza dough into that perfectly thin, round masterpiece. There’s something wildly satisfying about turning a ball of dough into an actual pie of cheesy goodness — and yes, we absolutely devoured our creations fresh out of the oven. Great wine, hands-on fun, and pizza you made yourself? That’s a Shore night done right.

We interviewed a few of our Jersey Shore friends and family and rounded up a few favorite spots — from classic takeout joints to full sit-down, linger-a-while restaurants. The popular ones, the sleeper hits, and the places that just hit different on a Friday night. Do you have a favorite pizza spot? Reply to this email and let us know. We’re always up for adding a new slice to the list!

Also, quick reminder: It is Asbury Parks St. Paddy’s Day this Sunday, March 8. Go out and grab a nice cold beer and enjoy a corned beef sandwich! (info)

Best Overall:
Krispy Pizza in Freehold (link)

Family Favorite:
Federici’s in Freehold (link)
Attilio’s in Tinton Falls (link)

Best Specialty Pies:
Rosie’s in Point Pleasant (link)
Brooklyn Square (link)
Gianni’s (link)

Best Coal Fire Pizza:
Del Ponte’s in Bradley Beach (link)

Best Bar Pie:
Jacks Goal Line Stand in Long Branch (link)
Johnny Macs in Asbury (link)

Best Thin Crust:
Frankie Feds in Freehold (link)
Pete and Eldas in Neptune City (link)

“Bougiest” Pizza:
La Lupa in Manalapan (link)

Best Dine in:
Talulas in Asbury (link)

Best Sicilian:
GiGi’s in Sea Bright (link)

And if that wasn’t enough information for you, here is our full listing of top pizza spots at the Jersey Shore by town:

  • Asbury Park: Talulas (Link)

  • Asbury Park: Porta (Link)

  • Asbury Park: Crust & Crumble (Link)

  • Asbury Park: Cat Bird Asbury (Link)

  • Asbury Park: Jimmy's Italian Restaurant (Link)

  • Asbury Park: Brando's CIty Cucina (Link)

  • Asbury Park: Johnny Macs (Link)

  • Belmar: Federici's on 10th (Link)

  • Belmar: Vinnie's Cheesesteaks & Pizza (Link)

  • Belmar: Reye's Pizza (Link)

  • Belmar: Federico's Pizza (Link)

  • Belmar: Pizzeria 'Lucci (Link)

  • Bradley Beach: Brooklyn Square (Link)

  • Bradley Beach: Del Pontes (Link)

  • Brick: Papa V's (Link)

  • Brick: Denino's South (Link)

  • Brick: La Fontana (Link)

  • Colts Neck: Via Sposito (Link)

  • Colts Neck: Orlando's (Link)

  • Farmingdale: L'olivia Pizzaria & Restaurant (Link)

  • Farmingdale: Dough Boys (Link)

  • Freehold: Federicis (Link)

  • Freehold: Krispy Pizza (Link)

  • Freehold: Frankie Feds (Link)

  • Freehold: Trevi Pizzaria & Restaurant (Link)

  • Freehold: Clarizios Restaurant (Link)

  • Freehold: Solo Trattoria (Link)

  • Freehold: Vincent's Italian Restaurant (Link)

  • Freehold: Da Rosario (Link)

  • Jackson: Brooklyn Square (Link)

  • Long Branch: Just The Crust (Link)

  • Long Branch: Rockafeller's Pizza (Link)

  • Long Branch: La Scarpetta's (Link)

  • Long Branch: Gigi's NY Style Pizza (Link)

  • Long Branch: Jacks goal line stand (Link)

  • Manalapan: La Lupa (Link)

  • Manalapan: Brooklyn Square (Link)

  • Manasquan: Antonio's Tratoria Cucina (Link)

  • Manasquan: Lubrano's Trattoria (Link)

  • Manasquan: Esposito's Pizza (Link)

  • Neptune City: Pete & Elda's (Link)

  • Ocean: Tramonto's Pizza (Link)

  • Ocean: Merandino's Pizza (Link)

  • Ocean: Illiano's Italian Kitchen (Link)

  • Point Pleasant: Rosie's Pizza (Link)

  • Point Pleasant: Luigi's Famous Pizza (Link)

  • Point Pleasant: Graziano's (Link)

  • Point Pleasant: Joe Diano Tomato Pies & Catering (Link)

  • Point Pleasant: Maria's Pizza (Link)

  • Point Pleasant: Woodshed Pizza (Link)

  • Red Bank: Urban Coalhouse (Link)

  • Red Bank: Birravino (Link)

  • Red Bank: Zoni's Brooklyn Brick Coal Oven Fired Pizza (Link)

  • Red Bank: The Brother's Restaurant (Link)

  • Red Bank: Patrizia's (Link)

  • Sea Bright: Gigi's NY Style Pizza (Link)

  • Sea Girt: Zoni's Brooklyn Brick Pizzaria (Link)

  • Sea Girt: Little Dom's Pizza & Italian Cuisine (Link)

  • Sea Girt: Fratello's (Link)

  • Tinton Falls: Maurizio's Pizza (Link)

  • Tinton Falls: The Original Attilio's Pizza (Link)

Let us know where we missed!

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