South Shore Bar Pizza: The Story Behind the Style
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- Опубліковано 21 сер 2024
- Bar pizza is a staple of the South Shore of Massachusetts, dating back to the late 1930s. From fourth-generation mainstays to newcomers, almost every town south of Boston seems to have a bar that has a personal pan pizza - and a loyal customer base to match it.
Thank you to all the restaurants who participated:
Cape Cod Cafe - capecodcafepiz...
Lynwood Cafe - lynwoodcafe.com/
Venus Cafe - / thevenuscafe
Poopsie's - / bestbarpizza
Red Rose Irish Pub - / redrosecafe.net
Trading Post Lounge - www.tradingpos...
Bardo's Bar Pizza - www.bardospizz...
Russell's channel: @tellthemrusssentyoufoodreviews
South Shore Bar Pizza Social Club: / southshorebarpizzasoci...
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I'm a simple man. When I see a type of pizza I've never seen before, I go to try it.
The Town Spa in Stoughton, one of the best. Also Js Flying Pizza in Bridgewater. Amazing
I agree to both town spa and J's flying. I think Central cafe in Middleboro also makes a good onel. I'll eat a Lynwood or cape cod cafe too.
I missed seeing Town Spa Pizza in Stoughton included here. My favorite is linguica, onion, banana pepper - extra crispy.
I am proud to be a former South Shore resident. The local pizza legends deserve to stay in business and thrive until pizza no longer exists…yeah, that’s not going the happen! Now, I have to try to recreate the bar pizza I grew up loving because nothing close exists here in the south. 😊
Don’t be afraid to ask your local pizzeria to make your pizza dough thinner! I’ve done it!
New York, Chicago, Michigan, even Connecticut has been popular on the pizza scene lately. I'm glad Massachusetts is getting some recognition.
Alumni Cafe in Quincy had best pizza - Rob Routier and his brother was the pizza cook at one time. Made the best pizza ever. Anyone remember?
I literally just commented about Alumni before seeing yours. I lived near the Naz and would go there all the time with my friends
@@JtheMac50 I loved that place. Id get a cold beer and a hamburger / mushroom pizza.. Id sit in the left side dining room in Pizza slut heaven. 😂🤣
From Western Mass but will try to get to the Lynwood whenever in the area. All are good but The pizza with Linguica, to die for!
It was nice to hear from the families that run these places and the passion and legacy behind them. Thanks for doing this. Nice job putting it all together. 👍
He did a fine job indeed! I wonder what he would think of yours....
My wife is from Brockton and got me started on “Bar Pizza” when we visited her family. Now it’s a MUST HAVE stop and we’ve even ordered frozen Cape Cod pizza to go. Cool to see all the places putting their own spin on it.
I grew up on Town Spa as our number one go to! The Lynnwood was a close second for sure.
I've had pizza from the Cape Cod and Georges many years ago. Always great pizza.
My grandfather was also a Lithuanian immigrant who settled in Brockton and worked at Knapp shoes. He became known as the honorary Mayor of Brockton. I was born there but moved out of state when I was 5. As a teenager I lived at the cape with my uncle and grandmother. Friday nights my uncle would always bring us bar pies from a place in the Lithuanian section of Brockton. To this day it’s my favorite type pie and I buy them on Gold Belly.
Got Lynwood last night. Havent been since the passing of my brother 12 years ago. it was his favorite and we went in his honor after his burial. Great pizza as always.
I grew up in Hanover .. and Cape Cod Pizza was a treat to have when my parents didn’t want to cook. I’m now a 7 year transplant in Los Angeles and I wish there was some decent bar pizza ANYWHERE in this city.
Great video. Nice to hear the shout outs to Tip Top, Brockton Cafe, Georges... Back when pizza delivery really took off in the 80's there were Tip Top trucks driving around Brockton with 'Stop me and I'll sell you a pizza' painted on the side.
I grew up on the south shore and I've eaten almost every one of these places, hell I grew up with Tony from Poopsie's. Really awesome to see these places all running still.
Wicked interesting
Wonderful! Eating at Town Spa for 50+ years. Had Poopsies, Lynwood, all fantastic. The Sps is the first place I visit when I get back to the US. Pizza in Europe is nothing like South Shore Bar Pizzas
Awesome video and great stories from some incredibly passionate and humble folks. The comradery is very similar to the tavern style pizza in the Midwest. I know I love making South Shore Bar style in my 10" pans 🙌
EXCELLENT VIDEO
Thank YOU for sharing this Great Video
Great video! I live in New Bedford, Massachusetts and have been blessed recently to be able to visit Lynwood, Cape COD Cafe, The Venus Cafe, Poopsie’s, Town Spa, Johnny Kono’s and Monte’s in the North Shore so far! Fantastic bar pizzas can’t wait to continue my journey.
You ever tried Mike's Restaurant in Fairhaven? I always liked their bar pizza. Been going there for damn near 40 years now.
Give Emma’s a go, not from the grocery store. Not incredible, but it’s another check off your list. I miss Ernie’s in Plymouth, I liked their buy one get one tuesdays. We tried to get there every Tuesday. It’s a damn CVS now. Before I forget, try gillis family tavern in Plymouth. They recently switched names, but still got the Mac attack bar pizza, must try.
Man pa raffas in new bedford is the best thin crust pizza there is
@@6laka. And their eggplant fries are amazing
I would go to Linwood Pizza when I was a kid with my parents back in the 50’s. I love the Pizza only wish I lived closer!
Just heard that a former South shore resident has moved to our Denver Boulder CO area. He opened a food truck; I'm looking forward to trying this pizza style.
Don't forget to get the best pans from Bobby Owens at Bay State Restaurant Products in Brockton. I have Lloyd's pans as well Bobby's and pizzas slide right out.
This was a great video. I remember going to many if the pizza bars noted as a kid. Just like it was stated-it was a big deal going to get the pizza with your dad!
EXCELLENT VIDEO
Thank you so much for sharing this video
The first beer I ever had in a restaurant was in Cape Cod Cafe in Brockton in the mid 70's. Had their pizza before that, had beers before that, but the combo was the best thing ever in my young life. (ETA: totally forgot about the Tip Top! Been to the Lobster Trap many times, thanks guys!)
Really liked this and the roast beef video. Keep up the good work!
You guys are a credit to humanity.
Venus pizza goes hard. Ludicrously scrumptious pies, nothing compares.
what a great video all of the owners and the managers were so compasionate about there products.
and they all encouraged each other
Thank you
Seems like an awesome place. Cheers from Florida.
It was so fun to see and hear about the town of bourne in this. So many times my grandparents' town is left out of these types of videos. Thank you for including authentic no touristy cape cod.
Great job with the video. It was awesome to see and know more about the local pizza shops we come to love and enjoy. As a home pizza enthusiast it was cool to pick up some tricks from the best. Took me 10 years to perfect it. Being in FL I have no choice but to make it myself until I visit. Mine are like Lynwood. Some sauces on the videos were runnier than others and just seeing that you can tell whether it was crushed with paste or crushed with puree or just crushed. Granted each have their own seasonings and different cheese blends. Anyway Cheers to the man who started it all, Louis Ghelfi.
As a big fan of the pizza in and around detroit i feel like this pie is a kindred spirit of sorts, especially when you mention the lacing. a detroit pie's lacing is from cheese typically, so its cool to see a different perspective.
Really knocked it out of the park with this one. *chef's kiss*
Man great job with this, represents south shore bar style pizza well as a documentary
My hometown pizza joint in Rockville Maryland made pizza this way,the large was square,just two sizes and all baked to crispy edges with perfection every time.
So good 👍 im from Chicago originally.. ive lived in nyc and now live in Connecticut.. bar pie is legendary
Surely you’ve tried Colony Grille ?
@message22610 I didn't mean Bar as in the pizza place... lol but yes I have its unbelievable
@@andrew9145 I understood what you meant 😉 and yes, it is legendary !!! til this day Colony is my favourite pizza. I love that hot oil…. Also the onion topping is great too.
Cape Cod Cafe I feel like is the original. But I really love Stoneys in Middleboro. They have a nice signature flavor because of their oven kind of like the original CCC.. Try Stoneys in Middleboro for a quality Bar pizza..
Man I would love to try this style of pizza
Really loved your videos on south shore bar pizza and north shore beefs, lived in the Boston area for 15ish years, moved away years ago... this brought back some fond food memories of the area and actually has me thinking about a little road trip to re-visit some of the spots you featured, thank you!
There is no dive bar in the world that has three or four people back there making pizzas. I have worked as a cook at 9 different dive bars across mass and there is one or two cooks max at all times cooking prepping doing the dishes and everything... 😂 what a joke
My very favorite is Detroit-style, but the thicker-crust variant of this style is definitely second, and how I usually make pizza at home.
It's a little bit similar to Detroit pizza because of the caramelized cheese and sauce at the edge of the pan. I'll have to pick up a 10" pan and try this at home. I do like the frozen Cape Cod pizzas from the supermarket, although they're not exactly the same.
It’s like everything I love about Detroit-Style pizza but without a pound of bread. Nice
I think it’s better than Detroit overall
Truly excellent video, a real education!!! Thanks so much!!
I live in Florida now, but when I lived in Randolph, Lynnwood pizza was bar none my favorite food. Amvets does a great bar pie too. Prez needs to go back to his roots and re-review the bar pies!
He may not be a big fan of it. Maybe casually like it. He’s more of a New Haven pizza and New York preferred
Agreed. 8 was weak for Lynwood. I think would be high 8s with the way he scores now. It’s a 10 for me!
Great video, seriously man great job
absolutely brilliant video. really love this style of pizza and this is a great insight into its roots
Great video, make more of this format and your channel will grow. Editing, backing music and camera work is excellent.
Flying home back east in a couple weeks ago. I can't wait 😋
Really enjoyed this video, very well done.
Looks like school lunch pizza from when I was a kid. Brings back memories.
It is kind of similar but like an upgraded version
North West of Boston, my go to for pizza was George's in Lowell then Dracut. Lord, I hope they make a comeback somewhere!
I just bought the authentic pans at Baystate Restaurant Service. 9 Hervey Street, Brockton, Massachusetts 02301, United States. Great people, family business.
my favorite style of pizza
Was a pleasure to watch this video.
such a good video. so many underrated people like this nowadays and that pizza lopoks SO GOOD
This is an awesome video. Thank you for making it, & letting viewers know about this style of pizza.
I worked at cape cod cafe and i live too far to drive there for it now. I miss it though
The Alumni in North Quincy was the definition
Hajjar's in Weymouth was the best place for a fantastic family night! We miss you!
These look amazing. I make a lot of my homemade similarly. When the sauce and cheese become one, you know it's sacred.
Da Lobsta Trap! Gonna have to check out some pizza spots next time I'm up The Cape!
Great job Mr. Mortimer! Part of me is complaining that the folks at Town Spa in Stoughton weren't included, but you can't have 'em all. Thanks for introducing some new places to stop and try!
Thank you! They were unfortunately going through some Covid issues when I was filming this but would have loved to include them
Great video. Thank you.
10:20 LOL he did not just say he was using a magnifying glass on the sauce 🤣🤣🤣
Never seen pickles on a pizza before -- but think I might like it --- Would be a nice contrast of the pickle with the tangy sauce and crispy edges.
Dill pickles on pizza is great to try! Sauerkraut and sausage too! I know, I know, but give it a go.
@@clsieczka I've made pizza with sauerkraut and Polish sausage before and it's really good!!! Add some onions and sliced black olives and it's perfection!!
@@gulfgypsy I will add olives and onions next time ! My other 2 different favorites are a potato pizza ( yes Italians do this) and the other is pickled jalapeños, Joe Beddia’s recipe is great. Buon Appetito 😊
I've started putting Racconto's Spicy Pizza Topping on my homemade pies. It's pickled serrano and jalapeño peppers, olives, celery, bell pepper, cauliflower, and carrot with oil and garlic powder. It's delicious!
If any of you recall, this is the same kind of pizza, the "Pizza Tower" made in Falmouth, MA in the 60s-70s
OKAY People... I need your HELP.
I used to work out of Boston for 12 years... and never got to eat a SSBP... How sad is that?
Now...
I am in the midst of moving back to Albuquerque, New Mexico (US) to RE-Open my Acting Studio and also to have Dinner Theatre for my Acting Students.
I have had a Cafe before... so I know the drill... but this time, if possible I want to have a
Food Trailer called "The Dessert Bar"... where not only can the cliente buy Dessert but also have a wine and beer bar to go with this Dinner Theatre.. "Cash Bar"....
You have to have Beer to go with a South Shore Bar Pizza...
I need to know where I can BUY the Pans... and I need to learn the BEST Dough I can make... what is the best Cheese too
Thank you for your help... I really want my Acting Students to experience the Camaraderie of knowing how special it is to share a South Shore Bar Pizza... The Best of the Best.
Thank you so much,
Judi
I’m surprised Town Spa Pizza in Stoughton didn’t make the list
I Wish We Had A Place Like This In My Town,Pizza’s Look “Delicious!” So Hungry Now😊❤
Pretty cool. Did not know about this style of Pizza.
QUESTION:
What do most of you like... them putting the Pizza in a BOX... or a Paper Bag with two plates, one on the top and one on the bottom?
I preferred the plates and bag. When I was growing up in Stoughton that's how the Town spa used to do it back when they were in the center next to the old police station. We had family pizza night every friday from there.
@@nodayatthebeach
EXACTLY... I agree...
it is Nostalgic.
Plus it's just Family Familiar, and if you have to eat it away from home... You have 2 plate and a sack to throw everything away once you're done.
1:02 these are some very smooth moves, no spoon
Every different pizza place isn't a different style of pizza. This is pizza.
Bar Pizza looks really good. I'd like to try it.
Two places worth visiting. Lynnwood pizza in randolph, and cape cod cafe in brockton. Look in the end its a small amount of doe an some cheese an tomatoe sauce. Town spa, legit, serves you a tiny pizza and charges more. Want bbq sauce instead of pizza sauce, they wack ya more money. I mean they might as well not serve sauce, an ask for a buck to add it. Couple other spots worth going to too not mentioned. So skip the town spa in stoughton.
I lived in Quincy for 2 years and worked at my gf’s dads pizza place, we had the best bar style pizza in the NE hands down
Alumni?
I didn’t know bar pizza was a thing till Dave Portnoy’s One Bite Reviews
Great video! Love the Lynwood!!
the marshfield venus is my personal favorite. tommy doyle's in brockton is also good.
We got legendary bar pie establishments in NJ
Most def good stuff here boys. Looks like everyone else already said it. Keep it up.
Like he says in the video, lots of different weird toppings. It's weird when you meet someone who's uptight about the kind of toppings they allow on their _bar_ food
Poopsie’s in Marshfield!!!
Wow great content.. damn pizzas looked delicious.. loved the Vibe of the Folks of the Establishments.. Noice
this makes me want to visit usa once again :D
I Would Luv A Place Like This In My Little Town Below Charlotte NC,Yum😊So Hungry Watching This At 3:10am😂❤
The crocodile lounge in NYC gives you a ticket for a free pizza with every drink you buy. At least they did before Covid. I don’t know if it’s even still around now.
I would love to see the 110 compiled on a google maps list or something
@0:09 TONY!!! Good to see ya bro
Cool video, gotta love pizza anyway ya put it. Check out the white clam pie from southwest CT 🤤
looks great!!!!
So hungry ❤❤ I wanna eat them all🎉🎉🎉
Any Quincy people miss having an Alumni Pie at the Alumni Cafe? Lynwood is the best to me though
Looks good
Damn those look good
This pizza reminds me of Gentleman Jim's pizza, except the pizza is square. Gentleman Jim's is located in Gaithersburg MD. The original Ledo Pizza (now called Ledo's - franchise) has the same style of pizza as well as Continental Pizza, Stained Glass Pub and 4 Corners Pizza.
As you can see no one gives a fuck about gentleman Jim's 😅😂🎉
Looks soo good
CASH ONLY... NO CREDIT CARDS... That is SMART
When they're cash only, you know the food is good.
I mean, it's criminal which is why most of them got shut down or made to stop doing it.
@@harborwolf22
Why do you say this?
I had a cafe... and was tired of HOT checks bouncing... never getting my money..
I did not use Credit Cards because I tried to keep my cost low, just like these people that are barley making a profit of these pizzas...
losing 3% of $10.00 is a loss...
I know a Coffee Bean company in Albuquerque, New Mexico (US) that also stopped taking checks/credit cards... They've been in business for almost 40 years...
If you're a small business... then it doesn't pay to have credit cards...
Overhead expensive are so EXPENSIVE.
Have YOU ever owned a Bar... or a Cafe ... or a Restaurant?
@@harborwolf22
BTW...
IT is NOT a Crime not to take Credit Cards and Checks...
A lot of people do only cash.