Which Do You Prefer?
- Thread starter guitarweasel
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I've been stopping by Lou Malnati's on my way home from work on occasion. They have a carry out store in Grayslake. Been liking them pretty good too. Got a Giordanos in Fox Lake, just haven't had one in a while.
Col Mustard
Ambassador of Perseverance
Here is the original, very likely to be the best...
and if not the best, then certainly one of the best.
This is in New Haven Ct. I know nothing about NYC.
Except that I've gotten really good pizza in the Subway.
Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana - Voted Best Pizza
Whenever we are traveling through this area, we have to go here.
Highly recommended, don't worry about the menu, just close your eyes and
put your finger down somewhere. *grins
and if not the best, then certainly one of the best.
This is in New Haven Ct. I know nothing about NYC.
Except that I've gotten really good pizza in the Subway.
Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana - Voted Best Pizza
Whenever we are traveling through this area, we have to go here.
Highly recommended, don't worry about the menu, just close your eyes and
put your finger down somewhere. *grins
chilipeppermaniac
Ambassador of Decibels
The Best pizza I ever had was made by Greeks in Baltimore county Md. In fact, once when I was in college, I went to a pizza shop in another county where my college was. It was at a place called Maria's. As I was waiting for my pie, I talked to the guy who took my order. I shared with him that his pizza reminded me of the one I considered the best. He asked me where that was. I told him, " at a place called Kosmakos in Cockeysville." He said, "that's me, I am Ernie Kosmakos." I laughed and said "No wonder I like your pizza so much at Maria's.
The most interesting pizza I ever had was...in Italy.
If you're used to most varieties of American pizza, you'd be in for a shock. The Italian pizza has a much thinner crust, the sauce isn't applied as heavily, and the toppings vary quite a bit. At least, that's what I encountered in the restaurant where I ate.
I'm with @Tony M. on this one. The Chicago style is tasty, I admit. But, it's hard to really think of it as "pizza." The New York style is more authentic.
If you're used to most varieties of American pizza, you'd be in for a shock. The Italian pizza has a much thinner crust, the sauce isn't applied as heavily, and the toppings vary quite a bit. At least, that's what I encountered in the restaurant where I ate.
I'm with @Tony M. on this one. The Chicago style is tasty, I admit. But, it's hard to really think of it as "pizza." The New York style is more authentic.
David KOS
Well-Known Member
Chicago style deep dish pot pie (it ain't pizza) bears no resemblance to Sicilian sfincione deep dish pizza:
It was not invented by Italians for that matter. Anyway, I cannot stand Chicago so-called "pizza'. Besides, this sfincione is a specialty item most Americans have never heard of.
What we eat is the American version of Neapolitan pizza.
Yummy!
As for the thin crust vs, deep dish debate, it is no contest - NY style pizza rules.
Bocc69
Ambassador of Metal Health
I couldn't agree more. Pepes is local for me...it is awesome!!
But, I will say this....if you like Frank Pepe, you will love Modern pizza, and it's only a couple blocks away. Also, Sally's is fantastic too, and it's on the same block as Pepes.
Modern Apizza in New Haven, Connecticut since 1934
Sally's Apizza
I grew up thinking pepes was the best ever, and it was, but when I discovered Modern...Wow, game changer! And I'm going this Saturday!!!
My current ranking...
1, Modern
2, Pepes
3, Sallys
Bocc69
Ambassador of Metal Health
Tonight, went to the best pizza place I've ever known. Modern! It's fun to watch those who don't know the routine.....trust me, put your name in as soon as you get there.
We usual get a few pies....of course, you need to get one to go as well.
This was our first pizza this year. And, you need to get a plain mozz....So, to go it went.
Full!!!!
We usual get a few pies....of course, you need to get one to go as well.
This was our first pizza this year. And, you need to get a plain mozz....So, to go it went.
Full!!!!
chilipeppermaniac
Ambassador of Decibels
Best Pizza I ever had wa smade by Greeks. Go figure.