Raritan Pizzeria Among 10 Best In NJ To Get A Tomato Pie

RARITAN, NJ — A Raritan Pizzeria is among the 10 best places to grab a slice of tomato pie in New Jersey, according to USA Today.

The Garden State prides itself for its tomatoes and also something unique in the Northeast: tomato pies.

USA Today has come up with a list of the 10 best places to get them, which includes DeLucia's Brick Oven Pizza in Raritan.

Tomato pies come in two "sub-variations." And its not always a thick carbon copy of a pizza.

The Trenton-style tomato pie typically starts with a thin and crispy crust, topped with mozzarella cheese followed by crushed tomatoes on top, USA Today says.

The Philly bakery style, also popular in parts of New Jersey, is made with a thick, focaccia-like crust topped with chunky tomato sauce and little or no cheese, according to the publication.

A panel of experts partnered with USA Today to pick the initial 20 nominees, and the top 10 winners were determined by popular vote. Experts included Marla Cimini (USA TODAY), Jenna Intersimone (MyCentralJersey.com and DailyRecord.com) and Stephanie Vermillion (The Wanderlost Way).

Here is the full list:

1. Classico Tomato Pies - West Windsor Township
2. Krispy Pizza - Old Bridge
3. Maruca's Tomato Pies - Seaside Heights
4. Cacia's Bakery - Multiple Locations
5. DeLorenzo's Tomato Pies - Robbinsville
6. Papa's Tomato Pies - Robbinsville
7. Palermo's - Bordentown
8. Holy Tomato Pies - Blackwood
9. DeLucia's Brick Oven Pizza - Raritan
10. Razza - Jersey City

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