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@ kenji - Where exactly were you looking to pick apples near Orange? Sounds like a very convenient detour to me!

The portabello pie is a regular menu item. I'm going to throw in a plug for the eggplant pie as well - nice thin crispy slices along with a boatload of garlic. But you do need to make sure there's a pepperoni pie in the mix.

I'll put in my vote for Van Leeuwen. Love the non-green mint chip.

And I'll always have a Softee spot for a certain truck!

Great review Tim. How would you rank against Ah Pizz? I'm in Montclair and this sounds worth the trip

I grew up eating at Star and recently moved within dining/takeout distance so I'm eating it minimum once a week. If you like this kind of pizza, there is nothing better. And Adam, the pepperoni pie will also meet your expectations. Perfectly proportioned across the pie and each bite comes with a pepperoni crunch.

I do have the clam pie occassionally, but I'll throw out another fave. If you're an eggplant fan, hit up that pie for sure. Slivers of eggplant and carefully placed garlic cloves..

Let me know when the Slicers are coming back!

There are a couple places in Rockville Centre as well - Nick's (as in Forest Hills Nicks) and Blue Moon.

If you head back to Mother Kelly's try the Balsamic Chicken!

Thanks Ed. Like you, I would pass about 10-15 pie joints on the way from my apartment just to get one from Sal. Despite the ordinary ingredients, it was an extraordinary slice!

I'd put Zabars a notch above NJR.

Believe it or not, the pre-packaged rugelach from Delancey Dessert Co. (available at Fairway and, I'm sure, other supermarkets) is very respectable (and delicious)

Baking bagels

I have the UWS Fairway about 100 steps from my apartment. No place I'd rather get my daily (artisinal) bread.

I have some Wegmans experience from Jersey Shore summers - it is pretty great place once you figure out where everything is!

Great news. Another nice addition to the neighborhood. I'm hoping his incredible Tuscan fries from Beppe and Maremma will be available.

Ed - looks great. The dressing indeed makes me shudder. How does the Roast Beef stack up against Fairway?

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I'm not a fan of salad dressing, but folks in my Weight Watchers meeting swear by those salad sprays.

I also add a lot of spice to make sure i eat slowly - this is also a big must in consuming less. Last night I made myself a nice lean trimmed chili rubbed pork chop!