Pizza in Easton, PA
I'll be attending an art gallery opening in Easton, PA this weekend and was told there's a great tradition of pizza-making in this part of PA. Anyone out there have any suggestions of where to get the best pizza in town?
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Never been to Shopsin's. Never going. Would never spend my money at a joint where the owner regularly berates and insults customers. I thank Paulie Gee for the heads-up on this one.