Your Favorite Pizza

[ChicagoMac]

Since someone tried hijacking my Superbowl thread with the pizza topic, I thought I would start one about favorite pizza. This can be favorite toppings and/or favorite pizza restaurant.

The best pizza I ever had was at B.J.'s on Balboa Island in California. My favorite chain restaurant pizza is Hungry Howies (found mostly in Michigan). My favorite sit down restaurant pizza is harder to pick. After all, I do live in Chicago! Gino's East and Giordanos are pretty close. There are several others in the area that are quite good too.

As far as toppings, leave off the green peppers, onions and anchovies and I'll love it! I could eat pizza everyday and never get tired of it!

[medea]

I love white pizza with tomatoes and spinach.

[Thanatoast]

there is a pizza place in dallas called Big Al's. they make the best pizza i've ever tasted. excellent crust, REAL cheese. gimme plain ole' pepperoni and i'm a happy guy. and they deliver! mmmm. pizza.

[vniow]

Originally posted by Thanatoast
there is a pizza place in dallas called Big Al's. they make the best pizza i've ever tasted. excellent crust, REAL cheese. gimme plain ole' pepperoni and i'm a happy guy. and they deliver! mmmm. pizza.


Hey, there's a pizza place called Big Al's in downtown OKC too, I wonder if they're part of a small chain?

[rjrufo]

Linwoods Bar and Grill in Randolph, Mass. That has got to be the best pizza I've ever had. I'm not picky about the toppings, so anything is fine with me.

[Thanatoast]

dunno, vniow, do they use real cheese? i mean, you can taste the difference. it's gooood.

[vniow]

Couldn't tell ya, I haven't been there in a few years, I just noticed the similar name, I do remember that the pizza was damn good though.

[3rdpath]

campisi's in dallas has always been a fav..though i don't get back to dallas that much.

the best pizza i've ever had was in this little wood-stove pizzaria in rome-right off the via veneto...absolutely amazing.

but since most of my time is now spent in l.a., i'd have to say the pizza from georgio's in studio city is the best. their deep-dish vegetarian buon gusto is excellent.

[krossfyter]

ahh yeah a pizza thread! ROCK!

okay now im going to hijack this thread and start talking about the superbowl.... sike (hardy har har...nudge nudge wink wink say no more)

okay all stupidity aside.


why is it that the best kind of pizza one has ever tasted usually comes from mom and pop joints? is this true or not?


im usually down with any kind of pizza since its my favorite meal. ill eat it all except when one starts putting crap on there that shouldnt belong on a pizza... you know what i mean. i believe the best pizza ive had came from some small pizza joint in dallas... i was walking down the sidewalk of a strip of stores and i saw this pizza joint... and i decided to go in and just try out thier pizza. i was in love.



i dont know the name of the joint or anything... i guess some things are better left unsaid. kinda makes it more mysterious.
*sigh*

[eyelikeart]

spinach, chicken, artichoke & mushrooms...

no mozzarella...just feta...

red sauce...on whole wheat crust...

accompanied by a nice glass of red wine... ;)

[mymemory]

All the pizaa places are closed because of the strike. They have been closed for 50 days now and I really would like to have a Papa Jons Garden Special Pizza without the black things and peperoni instead.

I may be moving to the US very soon just to eat pizza and Mc Donalds and Wendys, etc, etc, etc....:( :( :( :rolleyes:

[3777]

How can you not root for Chucky:o I'm sure gannon will put together a few drives, should be a great game :D

[kiwi_the_iwik]

I'm a Pepperoni/Mozzarella/Tomato/Jalapeno Pepper fan...

H H H H H O O O O O T T T T T !

[jelloshotsrule]

i have mixed feelings. i used to love domino's, pizza hut, little caesars... and hate nj/ny pizza... super greasy big slices... now i live in nyc and have that stuff quite frequently. the best place overall i've been to is a place that does 2 slices and a small drink for 3 bucks. can't top that for lunch in nyc...

and it's quite good pizza

a good pizza hut or domino's is still good to me.

though i'm gonna need to start finding some places with non dairy pizza. that'll be the day. ha

[Thanatoast]

well v, that sounds like a good excuse to go out for pizza tonight. ;)

[Over Achiever]

I love the really deep dish pizza, Chicago style almost. Pizza that you have to eat with a fork.

There's only one place here in the Twin Cities that I know of that serve that style of pizza, and that's Rocky Rococcos or something.

Yum. Damn now i'm hungry. Lemme pop a pizza in the oven for dinner. :D

[ChicagoMac]

Originally posted by Over Achiever
I love the really deep dish pizza, Chicago style almost. Pizza that you have to eat with a fork.

There's only one place here in the Twin Cities that I know of that serve that style of pizza, and that's Rocky Rococcos or something.


There used to be an "Edwardo's Pizza" downtown Minneapolis that had stuffed pizza (what you call "Chicago Style"). We definately are not short on choices here in Chicago!

[diorio]

I'm surprised nobodies mentioned papa murphey's. I don't know if it's in the east yet, but it's pretty much all over the west as far as I know. It is take and bake, absolutely delicious. If I sound like a salesmen, that could be true since I work there.:D

[howard]

call me crazy, i've had all different kinds of pizza but my favorite is just thin crust just cheese from pizza hut..thats right...pizza hut...

[Cursor]

I hate the chain pizzas (Pizza Hut, Dominos). It's only the greasy dirty corner shops for me. Pepperoni and plain cheese are hard to beat.:D

[GrandShenlong]

I'd eat any pizza w/o anchovies, pineapple, and spinach.

Favorite topping combination: pepperoni, sausage, mushrooms, green peppers, onions, OLIVES, four-cheese... cheese.

Someone should make a pizza with pepperjack instead of mozzarella.

[szark]

Thin crust: Rosati's

Deep-dish: Pizzeria Uno

[Glossybear]

Pizza is my favorite food.
I could eat it 4-5 times a week.

The trick is to vary the "genres" or styles of pie.

Deep-dish, thin crust, street style, west-coast, frozen, yuppie gormet... whatever just serve it up!

I once heard someone say, "Pizza is like sex. Even when it is bad it is GOOD"

Words to live by.

[jefhatfield]

i like greek pizza with feta, sun dried tomatoes, and olives on it

pineapple pizza is terrible unless i am really hungry...then i could tolerate it

[Mr. Anderson]

The best traditional pizza that I've had is from my old home town, Darien, CT. Its called Post Corner Pizza, run by a Greek family. They do something special with it, not sure exactly, but I've never found a pizza like it since.

As for gourmet pizza, Pizza Paradiso in Dupont Circle in DC kicks butt. There is another that's supposed to be even better, Two Amy's, but I've yet been able to make it there.

As for the large delivery chains, Papa John's is the one I'd call if I got it delivered - which isn't often.

D

[Sun Baked]

I still like FREE pizza, and beer if possible. ;)

[janey]

any pizza from papa john's
and some spicy shrimp pizza from some restaurant in los angeles

[MontanaMacster]

Two words Garlic Butter... The best dipping sauce for breadsticks.

[krhodus]

thin crust chese from where ever (i think donotos or dominos), I do like Popa Johns, but the best is probably Enricos here in Dublin (oh).

[scem0]

pepperoni or cheese from Mr. Gatti's or Papa Johns. ;)

[3777]

Originally posted by dukestreet
The best traditional pizza that I've had is from my old home town, Darien, CT. Its called Post Corner Pizza, run by a Greek family. They do something special with it, not sure exactly, but I've never found a pizza like it since.

As for gourmet pizza, Pizza Paradiso in Dupont Circle in DC kicks butt. There is another that's supposed to be even better, Two Amy's, but I've yet been able to make it there.

As for the large delivery chains, Papa John's is the one I'd call if I got it delivered - which isn't often.

D


I'm in RI, maybe I'm close enough to check that out. Also agree Papa Johns is best large chain Pizza, don't think they have any in the Northeast though?

[Mr. Anderson]

Originally posted by 3777



I'm in RI, maybe I'm close enough to check that out. Also agree Papa Johns is best large chain Pizza, don't think they have any in the Northeast though?

Ah, yes, you should if you happen to be in the area. The restaurant in located right in downtown Darien on Rte 1. across from the fire department, 847 Post Road.

I did a quick web search and it came up as one of the better casual places to go in Darien, so I'm not alone in thinking this is good pie. Their crust is great, they do something that manages to make it crispy on the outside and softer/chewy under the toppings. But its not deep dish and its not thin slice New York style.

Post a reply or send me a PM if you get there, I'd love to know what you think. I'm going to be going up there this spring/summer and I'll be making a stop there myself.

D

[eyelikeart]

Originally posted by dukestreet
As for the large delivery chains, Papa John's is the one I'd call if I got it delivered - which isn't often.


hey duke...what did u think of that little place Angeli's in NOLA?

they do deliver till...what time...2 am? :D ;)

[Mr. Anderson]

Originally posted by eyelikeart


hey duke...what did u think of that little place Angeli's in NOLA?

they do deliver till...what time...2 am? :D ;)

That was pretty good, but I only had it once and I'd not be able to vote for that one - you need to have more than one pizza and more than one kind/topping selection. And my basis for best pizza determination is highly swayed by how good they make plain cheese pizza. That way you don't get sidetracked by all the toppings and focus on the basics.

The one's I mentioned above excell in plain cheese pizza, and we'll go to Pizza Paradiso when you get up here to DC this summer so you can sample it yourself.

D

[sturm375]

Just a traditional Cheese and Pepperoni for me, a staple of life.

As for where:

Springfield, IL; White Oaks mall (years ago) was a pizza joint named Lugi's (I think). Thin crust, pizza by the slice, in a brick oven, best I've had so far (and that was over 10 years ago).

Sir Nick's (a chain around here) best all around.

Nancy's makes pretty good Chicago Style as well.

Also I can always go for a Cheese (Mozzerolla only please), Sausage, Pepperoni, Onion, and green pepper. And sometimes a good Cheese, basil, and roma tomato pizza.

[IndyGopher]

Best would be a hole in the wall bar in Wannamaker Indiana, called the New Bethel Ordinary. Best chain would be Imo's.

[mischief]

Best local chain: Pizza Amore (www.pizzaamore.com)

Half Garlic Chicken, half Potato Riccotta.


Best bay-area chain:

Tony and Alba's

Tony's Special with extra garlic, no mushrooms and extra cheese.


Best National chain:

Papa Murphy's :D

[lmalave]

Canadian bacon and pineapple. Mmmmmm... *mouth watering*

[scem0]

I almost forgot the mall's Cazoli's pizza. So good........ ;)

[Glossybear]

Originally posted by mischief

Best bay-area chain:

Tony and Alba's

Tony's Special with extra garlic, no mushrooms and extra cheese.


Crazy.... Another Santa-Cruzer....

Nice weather eh?

[mischief]

Originally posted by Glossybear


Crazy.... Another Santa-Cruzer....

Nice weather eh?

Not bad.... though I actually miss the rain. :p I do however appreciate the way it brings out the skimpy clothes on the ladies that go to the nail salon next door to work.:D

Have you been to ComputerWare since we re-opened?:cool:

I'm posting from the registers these days.:rolleyes:

[vniow]

Originally posted by Glossybear


Crazy.... Another Santa-Cruzer....

Nice weather eh?


It's alright I guess, could be a little dryer, but that's what you get when you live next to the ocean (or in the middle of a bunch of redwoods in my case)

[Glossybear]

I really mentioned the weather (65 and sunny) for the benefit of any east-coasters out there.... :D

Anyway... If you want to continue the Santa Cruzer discussion, lets do it <A href="http://electronics.cnet.com/electronics/0-6342372-1304-9729678.html?tag=lst">here</a>
.

Rock

Oh, but as far as Santa Cruz Pizza joints it is REALLY hard to beat the special on Mondays and Thursdays at Big Js Pizza (aptos, watsonville, and West-side SC). large 3 topping an a pitcher of soda for 10.99!!!

My wife and i have eaten MANY of these in our years in this town, and have come to the conclusion that Salami, Mushroom, and pepperoni is the BEST combination of toppings... Plus one large will feed like 3-4 people...

[Dazzler]

We've got a chain over here in Australia called Eagle Boys.

I was a pizza delivery guy for them for 5 years - which says something about how good their pizzas are! There's no point getting free pizza if you don't like the pizza!!

They do a "Spicy Chicken" - shredded chicken, onion, capsicum and mixed spices - absolutely superb, and on their wholemeal basis, a healthy foodstuff.

And what they don't tell you is that most of their pizzas are actually GOOD for you - they use low fat cheese but don't tell anyone.

[bousozoku]

The best Pizza I've had anywhere in the world is Cassasno's (a local chain) from Dayton, OH.

If I have to eat Pizza from a chain, it's Little Caesar's or Godfather's although Papa John's isn't bad.

[mischief]

Originally posted by vniow



It's alright I guess, could be a little dryer, but that's what you get when you live next to the ocean (or in the middle of a bunch of redwoods in my case)

You up in Bonny Doon?:confused:

"Edge of Forever"? no.... wait.... LOMPICO!:D :rolleyes: ;)

[vniow]

Originally posted by mischief


You up in Bonny Doon?:confused:

"Edge of Forever"? no.... wait.... LOMPICO!:D :rolleyes: ;)


Ugh, no. Worse.

Boulder Creek.http://img.ranchoweb.com/images/veronica/damn.gif

[jefhatfield]

Originally posted by mischief




Have you been to ComputerWare since we re-opened?:cool:

I'm posting from the registers these days.:rolleyes:

you re-opened...that's so cool!!

i will be back to bug all you guys:D

for those of you in a real city like london or nyc...santa cruz may not be on your map but the closest big city is san jose 20+ miles to the north in northern california

and if you go there, check out pizza my heart on pacific...the main street

[lmalave]

Originally posted by krhodus
thin crust chese from where ever (i think donotos or dominos), I do like Popa Johns, but the best is probably Enricos here in Dublin (oh).

Yeah man, thin is in! You gotta try the sausage and onion with thin crust from Domino's. So good. The onions are always sweet. You wouldn't think great pizza would come from Domino's but my goodness that sausage and onion thin crust is tasty! And I've had some great local pizza here in new york. John's Pizzeria well known, but the best I've had by far is a more out of the way - it's Frank and Tom's in the Lower East Side. The plain cheese pizza from that place is the *best* pizza I have ever tasted anywhere. Just something about how the sause goes perfectly with the cheese or something, man - no toppings needed!

[Thanatoast]

the best chain pizza i've had is a local chain, blackjack. they also make the best cinna-pie.

[wdlove]

Deep dish pizza vegetarian with extra cheese at UNO's

[jefhatfield]

Originally posted by wdlove
Deep dish pizza vegetarian with extra cheese at UNO's

i forgot about uno's...they rock...there are a couple in sf i know about but that's more than a couple of hours north of me:mad:

[Mr. Anderson]

Uno's as a chain isn't bad, but its not on my list of favorites.

I lived in Ohio for 6 years and I'd say Donato's was good/ok. I don't like really thin, crispy, break off if its got too much topping, pizza crust, though. But all of this is a preference. Maybe we should break it down to thin, regular and deep dish...

D

[Rower_CPU]

San Diego pizzerias:

California Pizza Kitchen
Sammy's Woodfired Grill

I go for gourmet pizzas usually, pesto, chicken alfredo...stuff like that.

Papa Murphy's (take-n-bake) is good stuff, too.

But, I gotta say my parents' homemade is my favorite.:D

[wdlove]

Originally posted by dukestreet
Uno's as a chain isn't bad, but its not on my list of favorites.

I lived in Ohio for 6 years and I'd say Donato's was good/ok. I don't like really thin, crispy, break off if its got too much topping, pizza crust, though. But all of this is a preference. Maybe we should break it down to thin, regular and deep dish...

D

Where in Ohio did you live? I'm a native Buckeye! :)

[Mr. Anderson]

I went to Ohio State in the late 80s early 90s. Lived in Dublin. Once I graduated I got out of there as soon as possible, it really wasn't the best place for me, having grown up in Connecticut.

Things have gotten better, but its still not great. When I was there you could go to the grocery store and get many different types of bread, italian, french, etc. But they all seemed to be the same white bread dough in different shapes. That's just one example.

D

[wdlove]

I would agree with you on the food. Originally a farm state one with plain food.

I'm sure that you have it like we do in Boston, great ethnic food. Can definitely get spoiled! ;)

[SilvorX]

there used to be a small pizza place here that had very delicious pizza (i couldnt get enough of it), but they closed down years ago :(, they were so good tho, i usually end up getting pizza hut/lil caesars pizza, little caesers is pretty good if its the square one with cheese on the edge, mmm, and i love pizza hut's stuff crust pizza...mmm

[rjrufo]

Originally posted by wdlove
I would agree with you on the food. Originally a farm state one with plain food.

I'm sure that you have it like we do in Boston, great ethnic food. Can definitely get spoiled! ;)

WD, your mostly right about the ethnic food choices, but the one that I found that lacks in Boston, is a good choice of Mexican food. There are a few good Mexican restaurants around, but not many. My current favorite, (off the topic of pizza, but still in the food catagory) is El Sarape, in Weymouth, MA. If you know of any others, let me know. I'd like to try them out.

[rjrufo]

Originally posted by SilvorX
there used to be a small pizza place here that had very delicious pizza (i couldnt get enough of it), but they closed down years ago :(, they were so good tho, i usually end up getting pizza hut/lil caesars pizza, little caesers is pretty good if its the square one with cheese on the edge, mmm, and i love pizza hut's stuff crust pizza...mmm

Little Caesars (or is it Lil?) pizza, I used to love that pizza, but I haven't had it in years. I almost forgot about that one, thanks for reminding me.
Now I'm gonna have to go find one... Road trip!

[Kwick818]

My favorite pizza would have to be this one they have here at boston pizza called the great white north....its awsome