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Miringanes t1_isszl8e wrote

But it really just goes to show how the NYT review was instrumental in the success. Not knocking success because success is success, but I used to go to Razza at least biweekly pre 2017. Since 2017 I’ve gone 2 times because I can’t easily get a table unless I stalk a reservation at midnight.

They’ve become a hype restaurant.

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SyndicalistCPA t1_ist28ae wrote

Yeah, but love it or not, Dan seems like a pretty swell guy.

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scubastefon OP t1_istmxqo wrote

can't really call it hype if they've been keeping it going for five years since that article.

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Informal_Bat_722 t1_ista3mp wrote

how dare they become successful. dont they know /u/Miringanes only eats at places that aren't popular?

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Miringanes t1_isu7c8p wrote

Nah bro, you got it all wrong. I don’t eat there because I don’t feel like staying up till midnight on a Saturday to make a reservation for the following Friday.

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Informal_Bat_722 t1_isuczif wrote

Lol. Ok let me change my comment

>don't they know /u/Miringanes only eats at places that caters to their whim and massages their entitlement?

I've literally never had an issue with getting reservations, or even just walk ups. & I've gone more frequently than 2 times in the past 5 years.

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slipperyzoo t1_isw4j56 wrote

Yeah I mean like, I place an order for pickup an hour before I want to eat, then I go there and pick it up. I know a couple times they stopped taking online/phone orders, so I just went there, placed an order, and chilled in the area while waiting.

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lukasbarton t1_isuwao5 wrote

FWIW I’m pretty sure they release reservations at noon, one week in advance.

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biso_21 t1_it2jrgd wrote

Yup this is exactly what they do, and it's really not too hard to snag when they release - and man, is it worth it. Given how ridiculously light their pies are they are worth getting fresh out the oven vs delivery or even take home, where, while still great, they cool off pretty fast

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BeMadTV t1_isvs0cl wrote

I love how people here get knocked for eating at other places instead of the place every one goes to that sells what is sold every five blocks.

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FunCandy8149 t1_iu77c01 wrote

Wait they take reservations now😳 every time I was talked it’s walk in only give your name etc so I stopped bothering

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Miringanes t1_iu8u5e5 wrote

Yes, if you want to eat pizza next Friday they have a few reservations between 5-6 and 8 onward. If you know you’re going to want pizza next Friday though.

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Lobelliot t1_isu1imi wrote

It's a lot of hype but I wouldn't call it a hype restaurant. The food and drinks are consistently astounding. But yeah, being a local, it's not as fun when you have to wait up to 2hrs just because of the hype

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electric_creamsicle t1_isvt12i wrote

Idk the few of times I ordered take out from Razza while living in downtown JC I never really dealt with crazy wait times. Even on a Friday or Saturday night it was only an hour max.

I moved to Philly and ordering from Pizzeria Beddia is a crapshoot. I've gone on to see what the wait on takeout is and I've seen 200-300 minutes 90% of the time.

Both make amazing pizza. I haven't actually sat down at either but I'd guess it's actually easier to get a table at Beddia because they have a good amount of space.

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FunCandy8149 t1_iu773f9 wrote

Really? Wow many many times their takeout “slots”were taken and I would be turned down. However whenever I did success to order take out around 6pm they would say 35min the timing was on the dot I was soooo shocked how they timed it to the exact min.

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flapjack212 t1_istg8e0 wrote

idk why that other guy chalked it to being some kind of counter-culture idea when you clearly say you don't go anymore because you can't get a table lol

i think the pizza here is excellent Neapolitan, i did their takeout sometimes to avoid the line, that said i find it on the pricey side so tend more frequently opt for other cheaper styles

i actually think porta is pretty decent too but it's not really cheaper so it's only better from the perspective of seating availability haha

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slipperyzoo t1_isw434t wrote

People complaining about trying to get pizza here CLEARLY haven't tried getting one from Bread and Salt. It's almost just an urban legend at this point.

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STMIHA t1_iswz5ux wrote

Right? I’ve waited for days just to get last licks at bread and salt, Meanwhile I’ve gone on spontaneous dates here and never had to wait more than 30 min for a spot. Especially now that they expanded. It’s all about timing.

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FunCandy8149 t1_iu7779x wrote

"Nobody goes there anymore. It's too crowded." - Yogi Berra

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Miringanes t1_istir16 wrote

Yeah people are grouchy here.

Was simply saying I’m glad they’re successful, but their success scaled faster than their ability to cope with it. Which in my perspective is a downfall because only a select few get to go. If I can’t eat somewhere because it’s impossible to, i just move on to the next place and wish them continued luck.

It’s the hospitality industry and waiting up till midnight to secure a table for the following Friday isn’t very hospitable

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