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The Pizza Search

I get cravings for food often. Like daily because I love to eat and drink. My mind wandered to a warm summer day thinking about a large pizza from Tony’s on the boardwalk in Ocean City. Some Shrimp Jammers and a cold drink on the deck part above the restaurant below.

Unfortunately, Tony’s is no more. Well yeah, I heard the new owner/operators have a small carry-out, but rumor is it’s nothing like the old Tony’s pizza. We will miss that spot. The family would always make a stop there every vacation. And I’d get a slice or two if I was down on a day trip to the beach by myself.

Anyway, I got to thinking what is my favorite Pizza in Howard County Maryland. And said to myself why not a post about the search. Notice I didn’t say the best pizza because that is too subjective and not everyone likes the same toppings. And that matters a lot in how pizza comes out and tastes.

I’ll describe what I like about each one. I’m trying to keep a positive mindset so hopefully there are many great things about each but I’m sure I can find something good to say about each. Even if it’s the box it came in.

Just kidding. It’s hard not to like pizza. There are some frozen ones that could test your love for pizza but most you get at a restaurant are going to be pretty good.

I like thin crust so that is the style I’ll be ordering. Sorry to those doing the deep dish as their specialty.

And what better way to begin, low and behold we have a Tony’s Pizzeria right here in Howard County. Not affiliated with the one in OC but special none the less. We went there for subs mostly because they have great cheesesteaks.

The Fat Tony Meat Combo Pizza appealed to me – Yeah that heart attack can’t get here quick enough. Anyway, I ordered a medium because my better half wasn’t joining me for lunch. Which also allowed all the meat toppings she wouldn’t normally go for. Sausage, ham, bacon and pepperoni.

This was a very good pie. Very generous on the toppings and they all had a nice flavor. Good crust, sauce and cheesy. Cooked perfectly. I’ll be back.

If I ordered the Fat Tony’s Meat Combo often, I’d be Fat Mike’s. Photo by Mike Hartley

This is actually the second post on pizza. Here is a link to my thoughts on Anthony’s Pizza in a post called Pizza in Howard County from December 25.


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Pizza in HoCo

Best pizza in December 2025. Anthony’s Italian House in Clarksville. Great crust, good sauce and cheese. A little light on the toppings (1/2 Bacon and 1/2Mushroom) but excellent taste overall. Also have had great cheesesteaks subs and will be back to sample some other Italian dishes.

Great service also.

Pizza by Anthony’s. Photo by Mike Hartley


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Pie Impressed

Each quarter the remaining family members in the area gather for lunch and dessert at one of our homes. We rotate selecting the restaurant.

My brother in-law Tom chose Kecco’s Woodfire Kitchen on Westminster Pike just off 795 exit 9a. And what a pick he made. They live near here and had tried it after appointments in the area.

I had the Calamari Fritti which was very good, perfectly cooked and a nice marinara sauce. But the part that totally impressed me was the Carnosa Woodfire pizza. It has topping with pepperoni, meatball, bacon and sausage which were all great. The cheese and sauce combination was perfect.

This was one of the best pie’s I’ve had in a great while. I wish it was closer.