A new eatery will soon be joining the food court inside the Newport Centre Mall. Pizza Studio, a Los Angeles-based restaurant, is bringing its unique premium pizza and fast-casual concept to New Jersey for the first time. Read on to learn more about Pizza Studio coming to Jersey City.
(Photo credit: Pizza Studio’s Facebook)
About Pizza Studio
Founded by entrepreneurs Samit Varma and Ron Biskin, Pizza Studio’s flagship location in Los Angeles opened in January 2013. Since then the franchise has expanded to Arizona, California, Kansas, New York, and Utah. As of 2021, there were 15 locations with the number continuing to grow. Pizza Studio has even gone international with locations in Brazil, Canada, and the Philippines.
Per the website, “Pizza Studio is leading the charge in the fast-casual pizza segment…To us, it’s about more than our smiling pizza-filled faces. It’s about setting a new standard for fast, premium pizza, and bringing love back into the equation.”
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The closest Pizza Studio locations at the moment are in Brooklyn and the Bronx. The location in Jersey City inside the Newport Mall is “Coming Soon.”
(Photo credit: Pizza Studio’s Facebook)
The Studio’s Creations
The Pizza Studio’s menu is pretty straightforward — there’s pizza, salads, and wings. But with a twist! What makes it unique is the “high-quality ingredients” that go into making the pizzas.
First, it starts with the crust. “Our crusts are baked in rosemary, whole grains, flaxseed, firecracker spice, gluten-free, and traditional styles,” the menu reads. Then there’s the tomato sauce, “freshly grated mozzarella,” and toppings galore.
“Creating something unique from the crust up is one of the simplest, greatest joys in our lives,” the franchise says. “We search relentlessly for the best [ingredients], and we treat every ingredient with equal importance. If we’re not raving about it, we haven’t found the best yet.”
(Photo credit: Pizza Studio’s Facebook)
The brand’s pizzas are 11” in diameter and cut into six slices. Customers can choose to create their own pizza or select from the pizzeria’s specialty pies. These include: truffled mushroom, buffalo chicken, the beast (made with meatball, pepperoni, ham, bacon, and sausage), the vegan, backyard BBQ chicken, and big cheese Margherita.
For customized pizzas, customers can pick from the restaurant’s six signature crusts (traditional, rosemary and herb, firecracker — made with a fiery cayenne pepper blend, cauliflower, whole grain and flex seed, or gluten-free crust. Then comes the toppings — cheeses, premium meats, premium sauces, and a variety of veggies. Finally, add whatever oils and spices to complete the savory meal.
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The menu also includes a variety of salads like the classic chicken Caesar, chopped antipasto salad, “bacon and blu,” or create your own. The sides available to choose from including bone-in wings or boneless wings with the option of having buffalo or BBQ sauce, and last but not least, there are freshly baked cookies for those with a sweet tooth.
(Photo credit: Pizza Studio’s Facebook)
Coming Soon
The Pizza Studio, located on the third level of the dining pavilion, joins the growing list of dining options inside the Newport Mall. The Jersey City shopping center will also be welcoming Dosa Spot, a new Indian restaurant, which will be on the second level next to Verizon Wireless.
Spring Registration Now Open for Hive Athletic
This article is sponsored by Hive Athletic.
Organized sports aren’t only for kids — and contrary to what Bruce Springsteen has to say about it, our glory days aren’t behind us. If you’ve been looking to dive back into the game, Hive Athletic is the largest sports league in Hoboken, Jersey City, and Weehawken. With over 10 different sports to choose from, joining a league is a great way to meet new people and add some fun to your weekly routine. Spring registration is open now until March 7th — with early registration closing February 14th — and we’ve got everything you need to know (including a special discount for HG readers). Keep reading to learn more about Hive Athletic, a social sports league in Hoboken, Jersey City, and Weehawken.
About Hive Athletic
Now is your chance to join a league of over 5,000 players in a variety of sports: Hive Athletic’s spring registration is officially open and running through March 7th, with early registration ending on February 14th. Players of all different skill levels and backgrounds are encouraged to play, whether you’re a former college athlete or haven't been on the field since kindergarten. The goal (pun intended) is to spread joy and build community by bringing people through sports.
“I have met some of my best friends playing Hive Athletics,” shared Shannon Groffie, known to her teammates as Spreadsheet Shan. “It’s been my favorite part about living in Hoboken!”
Hive Athletic has multiple levels of play available from a variety of sports. There are traditional sports like soccer, football, softball, + volleyball as well as social sports like kickball, dodgeball, cornhole, and pickleball. Regardless of background or ability level, players can decide whether they’d like to join a casual-level game or something more competitive.
A Community
While sports are the name of the game, Hive Athletic is really all about camaraderie. After every match, teams roll straight into happy hour — which isn’t required, of course, but definitely encouraged.
“I joined a little over a year ago. The Hive is a family and a community,” shared Hive Athletic member, Victor Mason. “We get together, have a good time, play sports, and go have a drink afterward and it really helps to build a bond here in Hoboken.”
Hoboken + Jersey City has so much to offer, but we know that the prospect of making new friends is intimidating, especially if you’re new to town. Hive Athletic takes a lot of that pressure off and fosters genuine, face-to-face connections.
Another Hive athlete, Nick shared, “I’ve met some of my closest friends in Hoboken through being placed randomly on a Hive kickball team. Kickball nights have evolved into weekend evenings out, Sundays watching football together, celebrating each other’s birthdays, and other fun memories with friends.
Don’t forget, use code ‘HOBOKENGIRL’ for 10% off individual registration for first-time players until 2/6/2026. Hive Athletic Leagues take place in Hoboken, Jersey City, and Weehawken. To join a team or learn more about the league, visit the site.
