Pizzapalooza — Restaurant in Marlboro

Whatever they serve, this thing is not pizza: it's flatbread with lots of toppings, some conventional, some out of the ordinary. Apparently lots of people like that stuff, so more power to them. And they also like the fact that the pizza is not brought to the table but you have to pick it up at the counter, more or less like in the burger joint you used to hang out in in high school. And they must also like the paper plates, the most basic and cheapest kind. Silverware, if you really really want it, is plasticware: careful not to cut the pie too vigurously or you will go throught the paperplate and start scratching the table's polyuretane surface. Even the most enthousiastic patrons probably don't...

I was told over the phone that they wouldn’t accept a phone order for pickup, but if I came there and placed an order they’d be happy to make it to go. So an establishment called “Pizzapalooza” wants me to place an order in person and wait 30+ minutes during a pandemic while my order is being prepared for the purpose of what? Exposing myself to as many potential coronavirus threats as possible? Other establishments in the area provide online ordering and are taking COVID precautions. The establishment sits in a popular tourist destination where visitors from every state accumulate. This is their policy to order a couple menu pizzas during a pandemic? Irresponsible, inconvenient,...

If you are, as I am, partial to flavorful thin crust pizza that does not have an excessive amount of cheese, this is the place for you. There are, as usual, plenty of options, but I tried plain, plain with mushrooms and pizza fungus and they were delicious. Not super dougy and generously sized. A moderate number of beers on tap. There are other items on the menu, but I haven't tried them. I expect that they too are well prepared. Lots of parking, plenty of room inside and outdoor seating with a spectacular view overlooking miles of rolling hills.

One caution - be careful of the turn in when approaching from the east. It comes up quickly and...