Event emcee Bobby J. Frazz announced in a Facebook post that 15 pizzerias will compete in the third annual Jersey Shore Pizza War on Sept. 28 at Park Pavilion on the boardwalk in Seaside Park in New Jersey.
While the competition is in New Jersey, three Connecticut pizzerias, New Haven Pizza Place, Carmine’s Pizza in Durham and Pat’s Apizza in North Haven, are throwing their slices into the ring. They will be joined by 12 New Jersey pizzerias: Lucci’s, Grumpy’s Sourdough Pizza Co., Bucky’s Pizza, O’ Sole Mio Pizzeria Ristorante, Joe’s Famous Pizza, Sally Boy’s, Capricci Pizza, Riccardo’s Pizza & Italian Restaurant, Pies on 37, Tramonto’s Pizza, Manzano’s Brick Oven Pizza and Marinella’s Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria.
A panel of “celebrity judges,” including How U Doin Foundation founder Eddie Fischer, New Haven Pizza School owner Frank Zabski, Food Network’s “Chopped” champion Jill Falgiano, Jersey Pizza Joints founder “Big Guy” Madsen and “Man v. Food” host Casey Webb, will judge the competition, according to a post on Frazz’s Facebook page.
The winner will be crowned Pizza War champion. Previous winners have received a traveling trophy engraved with their restaurant’s name, according to Jersey Bites.
The event will also feature “Taste of the Town,” which will allow attendees to sample food from local eateries.
The event benefits Cookin’ for the Cause, a nonprofit that organizes culinary fundraisers to support local charities and people in need.
Tickets for the event are on sale for $45 per person.
