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Originally Posted by FourFoxesinPA
(Post 9865005)
There's something about a slice at the shore. I'd have to say Mack's in Wildwood, NJ or Mack and Manco's in Ocean City, NJ. That, the salt air and a stroll on the boards - that's good stuff.
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Should you happen to find yourself between Chicago and South Bend, you NEED to make the time to dine at Stop 50. Located at Michiana Shores, this place is world-class.
http://www.stop50woodfiredpizzeria.com/ |
Tonight I was introduced to Waldy's (6th Ave between 27th & 28th)in NYC -- the pizza joint owned by celebrity chef Waldy Malouf, of Hudson River Club/Rainbow Room/Beacon Restaurant. It's a joint, with maybe 30 seats tops, but the pizza is wonderful. Thin, crisp crust with fresh toppings, some of them unique, like the lamb pizza, and today's special of zucchini, wild mushroom, and roasted asparagus. Where most slice joints have shakers of hot peppers and dried oregano for patrons to liven up their portions, Waldy's condiments include olive oil, balsalmic vinegar, nicoise olives, and pots of fresh herbs. They serve hippy-dippy sodas, Brooklyn Lager on tap, and wine by the glass (red and white, "good" and "better"). Delicious!
I like Lombardi's, too. It's usually overwhelmed with NYU students but maybe we'll make it back this summer for their clam pie. |
Hid "Nonnies" in Woodridge, IL if you like thin crust..
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Pizza Port in Solana Beach (San Diego) is pretty good.
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Originally Posted by hlburi
(Post 9970334)
I'm not sure it was in the Village, but thank you for giving me a couple of new places to try the next time I'm in NYC. :D
Speaking of Pizza, the Travel Channel ran a special about a week ago regarding pizza across the US and two places in NYC that they mentioned was Lombardi's in Little Italy and Ray's on Prince Street (which is supposed to be the original). Anyone tried either of these places? I'll read back through the thread and see if anyone mentioned them. I'll be trying both of these the next time I'm there also. In Vegas try Metro Pizza or Grimaldis. Rob |
Originally Posted by prosen
(Post 9832196)
Its not just oily, its doey and the sauce is mediocre. Boston doesn't have a clue when it comes to pizza. As a New Yorker forced to live in that "city" for 6 months, I tried hard to find a legitimate slice. Does not exist.
For that matter, those who rave about the Italian food in Boston's north end are delusional. I have been to several of the reputed "best" on expense accounts, and good god were they disappointing. Of course in a city that is clueless when it comes to food, none of this should be surprising. Of course don't even get me started on Chicago, those heretics should burn. There really isn't proper pizza in this country outside of NYC. I went to a place in Portland Oregon that had good stuff (now THATS a food town) and there is some place in Texas that is reputed to be good. However the average NYC slice is better then the best every other major city has to offer. Too often people inappropriately call something "pizza" when it reality it is really flat-bread. Rob |
If you are ever in Omaha :confused: one of the many great restaurants to try is La Casa Pizzeria. They serve a Neapolitan style pizza (thin crust) with the perfect blend of tasty crust, mozzarello and ROMANO cheese, meat, and tomato. The also do a great double crust.
If you think pizza should be as thick as a brick and loaded with cheese DO NOT GO HERE! It's all in the crust baby! |
The Next Door Pub, Lake Geneva, WI. Simply the best.
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If you are every in Gainesville, Florida - Pomodoro's Italian Restaurant has fantastic thin-crust pizza, Italian style. Not lots of sauce, super-fresh ingredients, etc. Their non-pizza selections are fabulous as well - I've never had a bad or even a mediocre meal there. :)
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Estes Park, Colorado -- Bob and Tony's
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They're ALL in Chicago..
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My area, Buffalo, has been named many times as having the best pizza (and wings, of course) in the country. I am very picky when it come to pizza and there are only 2 places from which I will order:
1) Franco's - locations in Amherst, N. Tonawanda, and Kenmore 2) Pine Ridge Pizza - Cheektowaga The best of the best. |
Hot Tomatoes, Williamstown, MA. Greatest pizza in America, bar none. I actually flew a 172 from Mansfield, MA out there and had a pizza delivered to North Adams airport. That's how good it is.
Lorenzo's in Philly is actually pretty good, too. While an ultra-thin crust with a thin, not super flavorful sauce, I enjoy ultra-thin crust, so I dig the place. Cheers, -Andrew |
Originally Posted by prosen
(Post 9832196)
Its not just oily, its doey and the sauce is mediocre. Boston doesn't have a clue when it comes to pizza. As a New Yorker forced to live in that "city" for 6 months, I tried hard to find a legitimate slice. Does not exist.
For that matter, those who rave about the Italian food in Boston's north end are delusional. I have been to several of the reputed "best" on expense accounts, and good god were they disappointing. Of course in a city that is clueless when it comes to food, none of this should be surprising. Of course don't even get me started on Chicago, those heretics should burn. There really isn't proper pizza in this country outside of NYC. I went to a place in Portland Oregon that had good stuff (now THATS a food town) and there is some place in Texas that is reputed to be good. However the average NYC slice is better then the best every other major city has to offer. Too often people inappropriately call something "pizza" when it reality it is really flat-bread. |
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