Hoboken Pizzeria Owner Gives Update On New Store

HOBOKEN, NJ — This week saw National Pizza Day, just one more reminder to support Hoboken restaurants hit hard by COVID-19 closures and challenges. And among the many classic or unique pizzerias in town — from Benny Tudino's to Otto Strada to Urban CoalHouse — there's a new choice coming soon.

The long-awaited Madison Pizza Lab, in the former Verizza Spot on Newark Street, posted on Instagram Tuesday, "Testing • 1 2 3 🍕The sunshine hits #MadisonPizzaLab different • We are almost there Hoboken • Hang tight! #IKnowDave"

Gerald Stier emailed Patch to say, "I was walking by yesterday and door was open so I walked in. they said they were open but were practicing their craft. I saw Dave Carney and he gave me a slice to try. WOW so good. I had a square slice on what is like focaccia but not dense at all, light and airy. Great sauce and cheese, it's going to be a hit!

The restaurant, run by Madison Bar & Grill manager David Carney, replaces the short-lived Verizza Pizza behind City Hall.

Meanwhile, Aaron Lewit emailed Patch to weigh in on his own favorite local pizza, which you can do below in the comments: "My choice is Alessio’s on Park and 6th."

What's Your Favorite Hoboken Pie?

It’s not exactly clear how National Pizza Day started, but the first observance appears to have been in 2000, according to the website nationaldayarchives.com, which keeps track of unofficial holidays.

The first known pizza in history — basically, a flatbread with toppings — was served in Naples, Italy, in the 1700s, according to History.com. Immigrants from Naples coming to the United States for factory jobs in the early 1900s introduced their crusty pizzas to major U.S. cities.

Before the pandemic, 13 percent of Americans ate pizza every day, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Pizza was the pandemic hero, with some chains claiming year-over-year growth of more than 15 percent in 2020.

What's your favorite pizza in Hoboken? Comment below to let us know! And if you've got a business or restaurant tip in Hudson County, Email Patch here. See more local business openings and closings below:

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