Best Pizza Places in the USA [merged threads]
Feb 10, 2005, 8:19 am
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New Haven has some really terrific pizza, I have to say. It's quasi-New York style, I would say. The New York pizza I've had doesn't even shake a stick at New Haven's best.
And I'm a die-hard Chicago pizza guy myself. NY pizza is just second-rate. But New Haven, while it's thin crust, beats the heck out of NY style.
And I'm a die-hard Chicago pizza guy myself. NY pizza is just second-rate. But New Haven, while it's thin crust, beats the heck out of NY style.
Oct 15, 2006, 11:53 am
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10 best pizza places in USA
To celebrate National Pizza Month, USA Today partnered with Jeff Ruby and Penny Pollack co-authors of Everybody Loves Pizza who list their 10 best pizzas in the US.
In no particular order:
Metro Pizza in Las Vegas: http://www.metropizza.com/
The Cheese Board Pizza Collective in Berkeley: http://cheeseboardcollective.coop/
Wells Brothers Italian Restaurant in Racine WI: existing thread in FT here: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=613042
Pizzeria Bianco in Phoenix: existing thread in FT here: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showt...ghlight=Bianco
Sally’s Apizza in New Haven CT: http://pizzatherapy.com/sally's.htm
Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana in New Haven CT: http://pepespizzeria.com/
Punch Neapolitan Pizza in St Paul MN, existing thread in FT here: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=617166
Una Pizza Napoletana in NYC NY: www.unapizza.com
De Lorenzo’s Tomato Pies in Trenton NJ: http://www.hollyeats.com/DeLorenzosTomatoPie.htm
Pizano’s in Chicago IL: existing thread in FT here: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=613036
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In no particular order:
Metro Pizza in Las Vegas: http://www.metropizza.com/
The Cheese Board Pizza Collective in Berkeley: http://cheeseboardcollective.coop/
Wells Brothers Italian Restaurant in Racine WI: existing thread in FT here: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=613042
Pizzeria Bianco in Phoenix: existing thread in FT here: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showt...ghlight=Bianco
Sally’s Apizza in New Haven CT: http://pizzatherapy.com/sally's.htm
Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana in New Haven CT: http://pepespizzeria.com/
Punch Neapolitan Pizza in St Paul MN, existing thread in FT here: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=617166
Una Pizza Napoletana in NYC NY: www.unapizza.com
De Lorenzo’s Tomato Pies in Trenton NJ: http://www.hollyeats.com/DeLorenzosTomatoPie.htm
Pizano’s in Chicago IL: existing thread in FT here: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=613036
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Oct 15, 2006, 12:28 pm
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Originally Posted by Sweet Willie
To celebrate National Pizza Month, USA Today partnered with Jeff Ruby and Penny Pollack co-authors of Everybody Loves Pizza who list their 10 best pizzas in the US.
In no particular order:
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The Cheese Board Pizza Collective in Berkeley: http://cheeseboardcollective.coop/
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Sally’s Apizza in New Haven CT: http://pizzatherapy.com/sally's.htm
Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana in New Haven CT: http://pepespizzeria.com/
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In no particular order:
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The Cheese Board Pizza Collective in Berkeley: http://cheeseboardcollective.coop/
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Sally’s Apizza in New Haven CT: http://pizzatherapy.com/sally's.htm
Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana in New Haven CT: http://pepespizzeria.com/
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http://flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=486506
Any comments from FTers who can compare Zachary's to some of the entries on the list?
Oct 15, 2006, 6:11 pm
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I am curious what constitutes a great pizza place.
The pies only? ambience? good beer selection? (and no I dont wanna hear about wine with pizza)
I know of several small pizza places that I reallt enjoy that I am sure would never get a look at by restaurant critics.
The pies only? ambience? good beer selection? (and no I dont wanna hear about wine with pizza)
I know of several small pizza places that I reallt enjoy that I am sure would never get a look at by restaurant critics.
Oct 15, 2006, 6:44 pm
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Berkeley boy here.
Shattuck's pizza does not even come close to Zach's and Zach's although good, is not what pizza is capable of being. Going to have to vote against either for a top ten list, in support of my friends in both Chicago and New York, the only two cities in my own opinion where it is reasonable to say the best pizza comes from.
If in Berkeley, go to Arinell's on Shattuck and get a real slice a la New York. Best pizza in the Bay Area and has been for 25 years.
Mike
Shattuck's pizza does not even come close to Zach's and Zach's although good, is not what pizza is capable of being. Going to have to vote against either for a top ten list, in support of my friends in both Chicago and New York, the only two cities in my own opinion where it is reasonable to say the best pizza comes from.
If in Berkeley, go to Arinell's on Shattuck and get a real slice a la New York. Best pizza in the Bay Area and has been for 25 years.
Mike
Oct 15, 2006, 7:03 pm
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Oct 15, 2006, 7:10 pm
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Gino's East!
I like Gino's East of Chicago. They have a really flavorful deep dish pizza. I live in Southern California, and I can't find anything as good as a nice thick pie from Gino's East.
What's interesting is that my best friend (who is a county restaurant inspector) told me the difference is the health codes here prohibit using the same type of brick ovens they use in Chicago.
Steve
What's interesting is that my best friend (who is a county restaurant inspector) told me the difference is the health codes here prohibit using the same type of brick ovens they use in Chicago.
Steve
Oct 15, 2006, 7:13 pm
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Originally Posted by tonerman
I am curious what constitutes a great pizza place.
The pies only? ambience? good beer selection? (and no I dont wanna hear about wine with pizza)
I know of several small pizza places that I reallt enjoy that I am sure would never get a look at by restaurant critics.
The pies only? ambience? good beer selection? (and no I dont wanna hear about wine with pizza)
I know of several small pizza places that I reallt enjoy that I am sure would never get a look at by restaurant critics.
I agree about wine with pizza comment, no thank you for this pizza lover.
Oct 17, 2006, 7:36 am
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I couldn't tell you the names of the best pizza places I have eaten. One I recall was in Waterbury CT and seated maybe 5 diners at a time. It was best to buy a slice and stroll.
My repeat-visit favorites are Canta Napoli and Sorrento in West Springfield MA, but it's not like I've been to every place in the universe to compare.
My repeat-visit favorites are Canta Napoli and Sorrento in West Springfield MA, but it's not like I've been to every place in the universe to compare.
Oct 17, 2006, 9:19 am
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Originally Posted by stevechin
I like Gino's East of Chicago. They have a really flavorful deep dish pizza.
Oct 17, 2006, 9:31 am
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I went to college right across the street from Punch in St. Paul - it's good, but wouldn't make my top 10 list. For thin-crust pizza in a wood-burning oven, I much prefer Pizzeria Paradiso in DC.
For a big, hearty, cheesy pizza, I'm partial to Filippi's Pizza Grotto in San Diego. There are several locations now but the original one in Little Italy is the best - don't be put off by the long line snaking out the door, it goes fast and gives you time to look at all the authentic Italian goodies in the deli section while you wait.
For a big, hearty, cheesy pizza, I'm partial to Filippi's Pizza Grotto in San Diego. There are several locations now but the original one in Little Italy is the best - don't be put off by the long line snaking out the door, it goes fast and gives you time to look at all the authentic Italian goodies in the deli section while you wait.
Oct 17, 2006, 9:33 am
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Originally Posted by Solarmoon
So New Haven gets two entries, but the East Bay's Zachary's Pizza does not make the list?
http://flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=486506
Any comments from FTers who can compare Zachary's to some of the entries on the list?
http://flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=486506
Any comments from FTers who can compare Zachary's to some of the entries on the list?
Zachary's pizza is awesome.
When I lived in Berkeley, I subsided off the stuff