Fancier than a bar pie, a little bigger than a personal pizza and thinner than Neapolitan style, this belongs in a special category called “Tavern” pie. The dough is thin like a bar pie, very solid crisp all around with an almost perfectly crispy crust. The sauce is terrific, loaded with magnificent zest and plenty of zip. The fresh basil brings out the tremendous tang of the tomatoes. The cheese is outstandingly creamy, very fresh mozzarella, so fresh that it actually drips moisture, not oil or grease. This all comes together to make a very tasty pie. Black Eyed Susan’s is a rather versatile restaurant, with their pizza game as kind of a “side hustle;” but this is truly one of the best pies you’ll find on LBI, with incredibly fresh ingredients all cooked to perfection. If you’re a fan of good pizza and on the island, definitely try this “Tavern” style pie; you will not be disappointed.
