Pizza World, Maplewood

It'd be understandable if all you took from the name "Pizza World" was "pizza". But the stress should actually be on the other word, "world". That's because this eclectic eatery specializes in both Italian and Mexican cuisine, with many dishes catered to vegetarian, kosher, and gluten-free appetites. Grilled salmon shares menu space with vegetarian meatballs, and eggplant parmesan departs the kitchen alongside the likes of tostadas and avocado salads. Of course, there's also pizza. The cooks aren't content with merely assembling the classic varieties, though. They also seeks to fuse pizza's universal appeal with other types of cuisine, preparing unconventional pies such as the bean-and-jalapeno-topped Mexican pizza and a vegan-friendly creation with dairy-free cheese and fresh veggies.