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Sweet Willie Aug 17, 2008 10:14 am


Originally Posted by mrviognier (Post 10040966)
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/

Thanks for the suggestion^ I'll be driving through this area this week.

Edited to add: I noticed that during the summer they are not open on Tues or Wed, guess I'll have to hit them up on Thursday when I'm driving back through to Chicago from Michigan.

edited to add: I did end up going, started a thread on Stop 50 Pizza here: http://flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=856520


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Fraser Aug 17, 2008 11:15 am

Zachary's in Berkeley, CA.

Sensational! My brother-in-law lives a short drive away and it is always a must-do on our trips out there. Back again in a couple of weeks and can't wait! :D

My favourite pizza outside the US is at 'The Australian' in Sydney. Peking Duck pizza. Nothing particularly amazing about it but wow it just tasted superb!

riteshraja Aug 17, 2008 12:52 pm

Have to agree with Punch Neapolitan Pizza. One of the best.

Sweet Willie Aug 24, 2008 8:04 pm


Originally Posted by mrviognier (Post 10040966)
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/

agreed!!^

thread on Stop 50 Pizza located near Michigan City Indiana here: http://flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=856520

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mjpflyer Aug 25, 2008 3:24 pm

A few of my faves...just to chime in.

In Brooklyn, Fascati's Pizza on Henry St...melt-in-your-mouth Sicilian pizza

On Long Island, Pizza Supreme, on Stewart Ave near Roosevelt Field Mall. The "square" (really rectangular) pizza is unique

In San Francisco, South Beach Cafe. Nothing fancy, just good, personal thin-crust pizzas.

gatorray Aug 25, 2008 3:48 pm

Here is one out of left field...if you need a quick slice, Costco's pizza is pretty darn good. Not a ton of choices, but when they cook it well done, its a good slice.

goathoof Aug 27, 2008 5:57 pm

Austin, TX ----Saccones
Chain----MellowMushroom

Yarhead Sep 2, 2008 10:25 pm

DiFara's in Brooklyn was great but I think I heard recently it closed. As far as Indianapolis pizza goes, Bazbeaux is my favorite.

KTW Sep 2, 2008 11:12 pm

When we are at home I make my own pizza. When we are in Las Vegas as we always seem to be we eat at The Bootlegger. When we are somewhere that is not home nor LV we seek out a CPK. The last time I was in Seoul I ate at a place called Milano Pizza and it was great. It goes to showya you never know where you can get good eats.^
http://www.bootleggerlasvegas.com/

wakko11 Sep 3, 2008 1:02 pm


Originally Posted by exc3ll (Post 7872453)
I have to agree with you guys. Mozza is amazing! the crust is really good, interesting toppings, great service!! ^
Oops btw, the wait is not that long, you can always show up and sit at the bar. I have had no p roblem showing up and getting a table for 2/4.

I was at Mozza again last night. I have to say that I love the pizza with the clams the best. However, when I go, I also always order the marrow bones and squash blossoms, too. Great stuff!! ^

Fornebufox Sep 4, 2008 10:00 am


Originally Posted by gatorray (Post 10258428)
Here is one out of left field...if you need a quick slice, Costco's pizza is pretty darn good. Not a ton of choices, but when they cook it well done, its a good slice.


Originally Posted by gatorray (Post 10258428)
Here is one out of left field...if you need a quick slice, Costco's pizza is pretty darn good. Not a ton of choices, but when they cook it well done, its a good slice.

Never had a slice there but we used to buy their refrigerated "everything" pizza -- surprisingly tasty and the price is right.

But back to REAL pizza (thin crust):

I had fabulous pizza in a local joint in Caldogno, Italy (just outside of Vicenza). Flavor, balance, crisp crust, and of course the atmosphere didn't hurt. I was traveling with an 80 y.o. old lady who was so taken by the spicy sausage pizza that she ordered a second one on the spot!

Another one: American Flatbread, whose frozen pizza you may have ignored at Whole Foods, has a restaurant in Middlebury, Vt. (there's another one in a different Vermont town whose name escapes me). The restaurant--it's not a slice joint--is only open weekend evenings, and it's full of college kids from New York with their parents. The pizzas that come out of that wood burning stove have thin, blistery crusts topped with inventive or traditional combinations of really good ingredients, many of them local. It's pizza I dream about.

Actually, my own home-made pizzas are getting pretty good, for a normal gas oven.

mdsimants Sep 4, 2008 10:02 am

Little Rock, Arkansas
 
Three good places:

> Iriana's
> Gusano's
> Pizza Cafe (Favorite)

laguardiaguy Sep 4, 2008 10:25 am


Originally Posted by Yarhead (Post 10302087)
DiFara's in Brooklyn was great but I think I heard recently it closed. As far as Indianapolis pizza goes, Bazbeaux is my favorite.


Nope, DiFara is still open. I had a slice there last Saturday.

Something that freaks me out is I don't remeber DiFara's that big a deal back in the day. As a teen back in the early 70's I used to hang around about a block from there and nobody made a big deal about the place. Ruby's on Flatbush Ave, Connie's on Nostrand Ave, and especially Armondo's on Kings Highway were generally considered the best pizza places in the area.

Any one from Brooklyn have any insight on this?

laguardiaguy Sep 4, 2008 10:27 am


Originally Posted by mjpflyer (Post 10258282)
A few of my faves...just to chime in.

In Brooklyn, Fascati's Pizza on Henry St...melt-in-your-mouth Sicilian pizza

On Long Island, Pizza Supreme, on Stewart Ave near Roosevelt Field Mall. The "square" (really rectangular) pizza is unique

In San Francisco, South Beach Cafe. Nothing fancy, just good, personal thin-crust pizzas.

I agree Fascati's is awesome. So is My Little Pizza up on Court Street. Good old fashioned Brooklyn style pizza. Not too many places like that around anymore

sammy0623 Sep 4, 2008 10:35 am

columbus, oh

flying pizza-for a slice
adriaticos-for deepdish

and my personal fav

smokin joes/hounddogs-must get smokin joes garlic butter crust and the hot sauce


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