Hoboken Pizzeria That Closed Will Become Steakhouse: Report

HOBOKEN, NJ — After Johnny Pepperoni, a 16-year-old Hoboken pizzeria, closed on June 30, owner John Avoletta told Patch that something special would arrive in its place.

Avoletta — who also owns Citi Bistro and the new Viv & Jules in the mile-square city — said he was working on a new concept, and had acquired a liquor license, which the pizzeria never had.

The restaurant was known for unique pizzas like a hot honey pepperoni pie, as well as dishes such as shrimp scampi and Gnocchi al Tartufo.

Recently, an Instagram account for Falchetta began providing clues.

On Wednesday, Avoletta told Hoboken Girl that the restaurant will reopen as Falchetta, a steakhouse.

Avoletta exclusively told the news and lifestyle site that guests will be able to enjoy steakhouse favorites and homemade Italian dishes. He also said the restaurant will be a collaboration involving him, chef Cliff Crooks (who recently was nominated for a restaurant award) and New Chapter Hospitality, which is hiring.

Read more at Hoboken Girl or follow Falchetta on social media.

The spot will be located at 219 11th St.

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