Back in the day I used to be a regular at Nucci's wobbly-ass table where I would often scarf down several of their "super slice" slices alongside my buddies Orlando and Masir.  I would also frequently order party-sized pies and always enjoyed everything I got.  Then, one day I ordered a large cheese pie and  was given what amounted to a cheese-covered abortion in a box.  After that, my former favorite was at the top of my oft-mentioned "blacklist."
Since then much time has passed. Â The place, though it still offers the "super slice," has apparently changed ownership and management. Â They've made minor cosmetic changes to the outside of the building and I've even seen a few commercials on local TV touting their fare. Â That all being the case, I thought I'd give an old favorite a try a few days ago when I had a hankering for pizza but wanted something "different" than what I get from my usual haunts.
Before ordering I mentioned to a friend from the neighborhood that I was going to give Nucci's a shot. Â His response was to shake his head and say "bad news bears." Â In hindsight I should have heeded his warning as the pie that the "new" Nucci's delivered to my house proved to be pretty damn terrible. Â It wasn't quite as egregious as the pie that had originally earned Nucci's a spot on my blacklist. Â But it was bland and tasteless, things I don't want from my pizza.
Sorry Nucci's, you're still on my "list."