'Round Pie On A Square Day:' Casano's Owner Defends His Product To Portnoy
Dave Portnoy walked into Casano’s Pizza Parlor expecting a crisp, New Haven-style pie—instead, he got what he called a “napkin pizza.”
The Barstool boss stopped by the retro-style, Rutherford pizzeria, which doesn’t sell pizza by the slice, for his latest One Bite review. The shop, owned by Dave Ligas, is named after his late grandmother, Marie Rene Casano, a longtime waitress at Mama Lucia’s in Newark.
Portnoy tried a New Haven-style pie and a round pie—but there was one small problem.
It was square pie day.
After Portnoy sampled two pies, Ligas explained that because he had ordered a ro…
'Absolutely Phenomenal' New Pizzeria In Clifton Park Has Foodies Flocking In
A new Capital Region pizzeria is slingin’ pies worth craving.
Saratoga County eatery Parma Pizza-located at 1525 Halfmoon Parkway in Clifton Park–held its grand opening on Thursday, Feb. 14.
Under the direction of owner Ilir Markocaj, Parma offers Sicilian, Bianca (garlic and butter), and specialty pies. Creative options include:
The Parma Pizza – Soppressata salami, ricotta cheese, and a drizzle of hot honey
The Chicken Diabolo – Chicken, roasted peppers, marinara sauce, and hot sauce
Hungry guests can also choose from an array of wings, appetizers, salads, pasta dinners, hot and cold su…