| Another Contender For Best East Coast Pizza |
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Reviewed By howie |
Jul 29, 2007 |
It's really a shame that it's taken me so long to check out this little pizza joint in PB. For some reason, this place doesn't seem to get as much foodie buzz as other SD pizza places, but I think it might be my current favorite in San Diego (yes, I think I like it better than Bronx Pizza).
Hoboken has kind of a dive bar feel with its black vinyl booths, loud music playing on the PA, and loads of pictures of New Jersey heroes like Springsteen and Sinatra. As I was waiting for my slices to arrive, I noticed that the walls were covered with dollar bills taped to the walls and autographed by past patrons.
When the Hoboken server dropped off my slices, he gently warned me that they were very hot and I might want to wait a minute or I might burn my mouth, and I thought, "That was very sweet of him!"
I couldn't really wait that long though, the slices looked delicious -- very thin, and dotted with oil from the pepperoni and cheese. The crust was crisp with a nice easy chew. And the sauce, cheese, and pepperoni combined into that special alchemy that is pizza magic.
I really loved the crust on Hoboken's pizza. It has a softer finish to it than Bronx Pizza (where I tend to ditch the crust when I get to the edge). The sauce is quite good with a hint of extra spiciness or herbs to it. I probably like the sauce and the sauce-to-cheese ratio at Bronx Pizza better, but that's really nit-picking.
I enjoyed my slices so much that I went back to Hoboken the very next day, and decided to try their Sicilian-style pizza. The crust on this pizza is much thicker and softer, kind of like focaccia bread, but with a nice crisp bottom like a pan-pizza. I enjoyed it, but I think I'm more of a NY-style pizza guy.
Another plus for Hoboken is that they serve beer. I think I saw half a dozen beers on tap. It seems like many of the good pizza joints in SD don't serve alcohol.
