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Astoria, Queens: Via Trenta Osteria & Wine Bar
That's a good call, JW. I wish my pics were better and showed the pies better. It was dark in there.
It's Delifina-ish -- maybe not as much rise at the rim as Delfina. It's pretty flat at the rim, and the crust is very dry. Not crackery, because it's still flexible and foldable, but it's not moist like a higher hydration dough would have.
It is solid pizza. And a good neighborhood spot. But maybe not one that I would travel interborough for.
A cute comic strip
I couldn't find the pizza-related one. Do you have a link to that? All I see is one about C&H and dinosaurs.
Taste Test: Orange Juice, the Pulp-Free Edition
@cjb369: I don't like OJ with pulp, either.
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Recent Posts
Astoria, Queens: Via Trenta Osteria & Wine Bar
Posted by Adam Kuban, February 3, 2012 at 10:00 AM
Photo of the Day: 'I Thought There'd Be Pizza...?'
Posted by Adam Kuban, January 27, 2012 at 6:00 PM
Daily Slice: John's Pizzeria, Elmhurst, Queens
Posted by Adam Kuban, January 23, 2012 at 11:45 AM
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Recent Favorites
Home Slice: All-Edge Sicilian Pan Pizza (with a Nod to Detroit)
Posted by Adam Kuban, January 17, 2012 at 9:00 AM
Brooklyn: Everything On The Menu at Best Pizza
Posted by J. Kenji López-Alt, November 1, 2011 at 1:45 PM
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Recent Polls
Adam Kuban answered "Crisp and curl" to Should pepperoni crisp and curl or lie flat?
Poll posted by Adam Kuban, February 7, 2011 at 9:00 AM
Adam Kuban answered "No. I don't care about football" to Are you doing pizza on Super Bowl Sunday?
Poll posted by Adam Kuban, January 31, 2011 at 8:30 AM
Adam Kuban answered "No way!" to Anchovies on pizza: Way or no way?
Poll posted by Adam Kuban, January 24, 2011 at 8:55 AM
Adam Kuban answered "No. I like it room temperature" to Do you get the reheat on your slice?
Poll posted by Adam Kuban, January 10, 2011 at 10:25 AM
Recent Quizzes
Adam Kuban got 12% correct on Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Soda?
Quiz posted by Sarah Kuo, September 20, 2010 at 6:30 PM
Adam Kuban got 100% correct on General Knowledge (aka No Specific Theme Today)
Quiz posted by Adam Kuban, September 3, 2010 at 4:55 PM
Adam Kuban got 87% correct on Match the pizza-maker to the pizzeria he or she is most associated with
Quiz posted by Adam Kuban, August 27, 2010 at 3:55 PM
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Recent Comments
A cute comic strip
@Leo_G: The OP, Rincewind, says "...but today's pizza-related one is extra good!" And this is posted under the pizza category here. I assumed the link was going to go to a pizza-related comic. It didn't. :(
Astoria, Queens: Via Trenta Osteria & Wine Bar
That's a good call, JW. I wish my pics were better and showed the pies better. It was dark in there.
It's Delifina-ish -- maybe not as much rise at the rim as Delfina. It's pretty flat at the rim, and the crust is very dry. Not crackery, because it's still flexible and foldable, but it's not moist like a higher hydration dough would have.
It is solid pizza. And a good neighborhood spot. But maybe not one that I would travel interborough for.
A cute comic strip
I couldn't find the pizza-related one. Do you have a link to that? All I see is one about C&H and dinosaurs.
Taste Test: Orange Juice, the Pulp-Free Edition
@cjb369: I don't like OJ with pulp, either.
Taste Test: Orange Juice, the Pulp-Free Edition
Thanks for that link, DoubleMan. I pretty much stopped drinking packaged OJ after reading that last year. When I do drink it now, I get it fresh-squeezed.
Daily Slice: Shorty's Pizza, Tucker, GA
The Janis Joplin pizza sounds really good, actually. I'm with you on JJ as a singer. Always have to turn the dial if that shit comes on.
Talk About a Pizza Revival!
Smelling salts as a topping.
Cambridge, MA: Area Four Pizza
Why don't more places do clam-and-bacon? That seems like a great combo!
This is something you don't want on a pizza
And, yeah, those Pizza Prints things have been circulating on the internets as of late. Someone even mentioned them in early January - http://www.seriouseats.com/talk/2012/01/graphics-for-pizza.html
They've been around a while. They're supposed to taste like Parmesan. I tried to get a pizza with one on it here in NYC, but all the places that are supposed to have them were out of them -- or didn't even know what I was talking about.
I think it would be cool to be able to get custom ones to do what Meat Guy said, but right now they only seem to have special-occasion ones and teams.
This is something you don't want on a pizza
Hahahahah, Meatguy. That would be an Inception Pizza ... I think. I haven't seen Inception, but I think I know enough about it to make that joke.
Pittsburgh-style pizza: is this accurate?
"how DID I miss that in the regional styles post?!?"
@ayersian: That's what I'm saying! Since we take every opportunity to hit Slice'rs over the head with that post. ;)
What healthytouch101 said. Seems a lot like Ohio Valley style. Not surprising since the regions are relatively close.
@hawk: I've yet to try Old Forge. Everyone who knows me and has had it says I probably wouldn't like it, but I've got to make the damn trip there at some point.
From Behind the Bar: On Running Two Bars
What Maggie said. A lot of New Yorkers *are* preprogrammed to avoid TS for anything other than necessity. I'm happy to see things like Rum House opening there, since I work nearby. It's nice not to have to leave the neighborhood for afterwork drinks.
Cheeseburger and Fries Pizza: The Sober Truth About This Drunkard's Slice
OMG. I miss checking Slice for one day, and come back to find this!?!? Meredith ... NOOOOOOOOO! You should have said something before you went and tried french fry pizza! I could have thrown you a life preserver. Thanks for taking one for the team.
I don't know why french fries don't work on a pizza but mashed potatoes do ... maybe the bacon on most mashed potato/baked potato pizza saves it.
I kinda love the ketchup zig-zag.
We Try All the Spindrift Soda Flavors
Was hoping half-and-half would be an Arnold Palmer. Still, that one sounds good.
We Try All the Spindrift Soda Flavors
Sorry, I only drink quadruple-filtered carbonated water.
New York Penn Station
NY Pizza Suprema, Eighth Avenue near 31st or so. That's your best bet OUTSIDE and nearby. Inside ... ugh. Dunno. I try to bring something with me for the train ride rather than eat at any of those time-warp restaurants inside.
Tipping for Carry Out?
@dhorst: Nothing exotic. Maybe sometimes they don't charge for a soup or an appetizer.
Play on words: hot sauce wedding favor labels
Main Squeeze
Are you going to fill them with sauce? Or is it just the bottles?
Best wishes! Hope it goes off without (and with) a hitch ... um ... you know what I mean.
Tipping for Carry Out?
+1 on Redfish & NomNomNikki's take. And hsryan's. I tip a buck or two on take-out at a restaurant. Like hsryan said, they tend to remember you then, because almost nobody does it. I've gotten freebies here and there from the places I go to most often.
Home Slice: All-Edge Sicilian Pan Pizza (with a Nod to Detroit)
@Magpiebard: Let us know how the gluten-free dough works out!
Daily Slice: John's in Elmhurst, the Sicilian
Oh, man. This is crazy. John's IS having a moment. I have to say, the Sicilian looked good, and different from most, but the night I visited (around 8 on a Sunday) it was slow, and it also looked like it had been sitting a while. Figured I'd be back in the neighborhood soon enough and left it for another trip.
I wish you *would* have described the interior. I just made passing reference to it, but it deserves a slideshow on its own. It truly is a trip back in time in the best of ways. Not dingy or run-down, just well cared-for but of a certain era.
My Pie Monday: Guacamole, Merguez Sausage, Calabrian Chiles, and More!
@dhorst: Did you just happen to have pizza boxes on hand?!?
Happy National Pie Day: Our 10 Favorite Pie Recipes
These National X-Food Day things are horseshit marketing crap dreamed up by whatever lobbying group wants you to eat more of X-food. Seriously, EVERY DAY is SOMETHING-FOOD DAY. Why not actually be serious f***ing eaters and just celebrate whatever your favorite food is in your heart all times of the year. Like post-ghost Scrooge.
Get to Know Us: Zachary Feldman, 'Midnight Snack'
What a coincidence! Shalom's Kosher Pizza in Midwood is on my "before I leave NYC" bucket list, too! ;)
But seriously ... wait ... the SAME lobster for a MONTH? WTH. That's crazy.
Daily Slice: John's Pizzeria, Elmhurst, Queens
@FMFats: It seems to have closed. The only references to it online are threads in which people seem to reminisce about it. If it were there, it would show up on Yelp or Chowhound or somewhere else.
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Recent Posts
Astoria, Queens: Via Trenta Osteria & Wine Bar
Posted by Adam Kuban, February 3, 2012 at 10:00 AM
Photo of the Day: 'I Thought There'd Be Pizza...?'
Posted by Adam Kuban, January 27, 2012 at 6:00 PM
Daily Slice: John's Pizzeria, Elmhurst, Queens
Posted by Adam Kuban, January 23, 2012 at 11:45 AM
Percy's Pizza: A Dollar Slice That Doesn't Suck
Posted by Adam Kuban, January 20, 2012 at 10:00 AM
Home Slice: All-Edge Sicilian Pan Pizza (with a Nod to Detroit)
Posted by Adam Kuban, January 17, 2012 at 9:00 AM
First Look: Pete Zaaz, a Bold, Toppings-Driven Pizzeria in Crown Heights
Posted by Adam Kuban, January 13, 2012 at 1:30 PM
Watch This and Have a Holy S***! Moment at Cane Rosso Pizzeria
Posted by Adam Kuban, January 13, 2012 at 12:00 PM
Watch 'Pizza Boomerang.' There Simply Are No Words to Describe This. No Words, My Friends
Posted by Adam Kuban, January 11, 2012 at 12:00 PM
'Pizza Slice' Gaga Parody Lyrics Performed!
Posted by Adam Kuban, January 10, 2012 at 10:00 AM
A Wizard Has Turned You into a Pizza. Is This Awesome (Y/N)?
Posted by Adam Kuban, January 6, 2012 at 12:00 PM
Confirmed: Pizzetteria Brunetti Making Moves into NYC
Posted by Adam Kuban, January 6, 2012 at 8:00 AM
'Pizza Slice,' Sung to the Tune of Lady Gaga's 'Poker Face'
Posted by Adam Kuban, January 5, 2012 at 10:00 AM
Daily Slice: Original Pizza, Oak Park Mall, Overland Park, Kansas
Posted by Adam Kuban, January 4, 2012 at 9:45 AM
One to Watch? Eastchester's Polpettina Gets High Praise
Posted by Adam Kuban, January 2, 2012 at 12:00 PM
Where to Eat in Kansas City area? (Classics and new?)
Posted by Adam Kuban, December 21, 2011 at 8:00 PM
Home Slice: Making Deep-Fried Garlic Knots
Posted by Adam Kuban, December 20, 2011 at 10:15 AM
Trenton, New Jersey's De Lorenzo's to Close Hudson Street Location
Posted by Adam Kuban, December 16, 2011 at 3:00 PM
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Recent Favorites
Home Slice: All-Edge Sicilian Pan Pizza (with a Nod to Detroit)
Posted by Adam Kuban, January 17, 2012 at 9:00 AM
Brooklyn: Everything On The Menu at Best Pizza
Posted by J. Kenji López-Alt, November 1, 2011 at 1:45 PM
5 Can't-Miss Korean Eating Experiences in Flushing
Posted by The Serious Eats Team, August 4, 2011 at 8:00 PM
Pizza Obsessives: Frank Pinello of Best Pizza
Posted by Meredith Smith, August 2, 2011 at 11:00 AM
Building a Pizzeria: Closing in on Opening up
Posted by Caleb Schiff, June 30, 2011 at 1:00 PM
Chicago Essential: Neapolitan Pizza at Spacca Napoli
Posted by Daniel Zemans, April 13, 2011 at 11:00 AM
Is There Really a Terrific Authentic Nick's Pizza in NYC?
Posted by Adam Kuban, April 4, 2011 at 10:30 PM
Koshary: Feeding a Revolution in Cairo
Posted by S. Farhan Mustafa, February 10, 2011 at 5:30 PM
Classic Cookbooks: Alexis's Brown-Sugar Chocolate Chip Cookies
Posted by Robin Bellinger, April 23, 2008 at 2:15 PM
Cook the Book: Pickled Ginger Peaches
Posted by Caroline Russock, July 29, 2010 at 12:45 PM
Video: Neapolitans Talk Pizza (While Ed Levine Antagonizes Them!)
Posted by Adam Kuban, May 5, 2010 at 6:00 PM
Bread Baking: Peanut Butter Graham Crackers
Posted by dbcurrie, April 27, 2010 at 5:30 PM
Dinner Tonight: Moroccan Ragout with Poached Eggs
Posted by Blake Royer, March 9, 2010 at 4:45 PM
Sam Sifton Too Good for 'The City's Best Pizza'
Posted by Carey Jones, February 17, 2010 at 11:30 AM
Pizza Girl: I'm Doing It for More Than Just Money
Posted by apizzagirl, January 29, 2010 at 3:55 PM
New Jersey Dispatch: Turkey Shopping in the Garden State
Posted by BrianYarvin, November 13, 2009 at 10:00 AM
Seriously Asian: Burmese Chicken-Coconut Soup
Posted by Chichi Wang, October 16, 2009 at 2:45 PM
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Polls
Adam Kuban answered "Crisp and curl" to Should pepperoni crisp and curl or lie flat?
Poll posted by Adam Kuban, February 7, 2011 at 9:00 AM
Adam Kuban answered "No. I don't care about football" to Are you doing pizza on Super Bowl Sunday?
Poll posted by Adam Kuban, January 31, 2011 at 8:30 AM
Adam Kuban answered "No way!" to Anchovies on pizza: Way or no way?
Poll posted by Adam Kuban, January 24, 2011 at 8:55 AM
Adam Kuban answered "No. I like it room temperature" to Do you get the reheat on your slice?
Poll posted by Adam Kuban, January 10, 2011 at 10:25 AM
Adam Kuban answered "Depends on what you mean by 'salad'" to Do you do 'salad' on your pizza?
Poll posted by Adam Kuban, January 3, 2011 at 11:00 AM
Adam Kuban answered "You missed the best! (Write your answer in the comments.) " to What's Your Favorite Old-School Pizza In New York?
Poll posted by The Serious Eats Team, December 13, 2010 at 12:30 PM
Adam Kuban answered "Best Pizza" to What's Your Favorite New-School Pizza In New York?
Poll posted by The Serious Eats Team, December 14, 2010 at 12:00 PM
Adam Kuban answered "Usually 2 toppings" to How many toppings do you top your pizza with?
Poll posted by Adam Kuban, September 27, 2010 at 9:55 AM
Adam Kuban answered "I don't watch football" to Do you order pizza for your football-watching parties?
Poll posted by Adam Kuban, September 13, 2010 at 10:35 AM
Adam Kuban answered "No. Grease, for lack of a better word, is good" to Do you blot the grease from your pizza?
Poll posted by Adam Kuban, July 12, 2010 at 9:55 AM
Adam Kuban answered "No, the holidays are a time for tradition, and pizza is not part of it" to Are you puttin' some cheesin' in your season?
Poll posted by Adam Kuban, December 20, 2010 at 9:00 AM
Adam Kuban answered "Shredded/grated" to Do you prefer shredded or sliced mozzarella on your pizza?
Poll posted by Adam Kuban, September 20, 2010 at 9:55 AM
Adam Kuban answered "Once a month" to How often do you eat frozen pizza?
Poll posted by Adam Kuban, December 6, 2010 at 9:55 AM
Adam Kuban answered "Whatever's cheap, available, and caffeinated is fine with me." to How Picky Are You About Coffee?
Poll posted by The Serious Eats Team, November 30, 2010 at 11:15 AM
Adam Kuban answered "Yes. It's so, so true" to Is pizza like sex — good even if it's bad?
Poll posted by Adam Kuban, November 29, 2010 at 8:55 AM
Adam Kuban answered "Yes, and I learned a lot!" to Have you ever taken a pizzamaking class?
Poll posted by Adam Kuban, November 22, 2010 at 9:55 AM
Adam Kuban answered "No. There are always dangers inherent in alcohol, and Four Loko is no different." to Should Four Loko Be Banned?
Poll posted by The Serious Eats Team, November 16, 2010 at 11:45 AM
Adam Kuban answered "Other (This is too confusing ... I'll just comment, thanks!)" to How often do you order deep dish vs. thin crust? (Choose closest answer)
Poll posted by Adam Kuban, November 15, 2010 at 9:55 AM
Adam Kuban answered "Pizza!" to Deep dish: "pizza" or "casserole"?
Poll posted by Adam Kuban, November 8, 2010 at 9:55 AM
Adam Kuban answered "1 to 2" to How many nights a week can you get away with making pizza for supper?
Poll posted by Adam Kuban, November 5, 2010 at 4:45 PM
Adam Kuban answered "Chunks" to What type of sausage do you prefer on your pizza?
Poll posted by Adam Kuban, November 1, 2010 at 9:55 AM
Adam Kuban answered "No. I'm pie-curious!" to Are you a pizza purist?
Poll posted by Adam Kuban, October 25, 2010 at 9:55 AM
Adam Kuban answered "Way!" to Egg pizza: Way or No Way?
Poll posted by Adam Kuban, October 18, 2010 at 9:55 AM
Adam Kuban answered "A corner slice" to When it comes to square-cut pizza, I prefer ...
Poll posted by Adam Kuban, October 11, 2010 at 9:55 AM
Adam Kuban answered "Yes. It makes for a nice textural contrast" to Do you like crisp pizza cheese?
Poll posted by Adam Kuban, October 4, 2010 at 9:55 AM
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Quizzes
Adam Kuban got 12% correct on Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Soda?
Quiz posted by Sarah Kuo, September 20, 2010 at 6:30 PM
Adam Kuban got 100% correct on General Knowledge (aka No Specific Theme Today)
Quiz posted by Adam Kuban, September 3, 2010 at 4:55 PM
Adam Kuban got 87% correct on Match the pizza-maker to the pizzeria he or she is most associated with
Quiz posted by Adam Kuban, August 27, 2010 at 3:55 PM
Adam Kuban got 90% correct on Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Cheese?
Quiz posted by Joan Fang, July 5, 2010 at 6:00 PM
Adam Kuban got 50% correct on Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Sushi?
Quiz posted by Joan Fang, June 21, 2010 at 7:30 PM
Adam Kuban got 80% correct on Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Ramen?
Quiz posted by Joan Fang, June 1, 2010 at 9:00 PM
Adam Kuban got 75% correct on How Much Do You Know About Regional Sandwiches?
Quiz posted by Katie Quinn, May 17, 2010 at 11:30 AM
Adam Kuban got 90% correct on How Much Do You Know About Hot Dogs?
Quiz posted by Katie Quinn, May 3, 2010 at 6:30 PM
Adam Kuban got 75% correct on How Much Do You Know About Passover Foods?
Quiz posted by Katie Quinn, March 29, 2010 at 7:15 PM
Adam Kuban got 62% correct on How Much Do You Know About Breakfast Foods?
Quiz posted by Katie Quinn, March 24, 2010 at 8:00 AM
Adam Kuban got 87% correct on How Much Do You Know About Cheese?
Quiz posted by Katie Quinn, March 10, 2010 at 11:15 AM
Adam Kuban got 0% correct on Pop Quiz: Breakfast Cereal Trivia
Quiz posted by Adam Kuban, March 9, 2010 at 7:30 AM
Adam Kuban got 50% correct on How Much Do You Know About Food Preservation?
Quiz posted by Katie Quinn, March 1, 2010 at 4:30 PM
Adam Kuban got 57% correct on How Much Do You Know About Chocolate Chip Cookies?
Quiz posted by Katie Quinn, February 22, 2010 at 6:00 PM
Adam Kuban got 66% correct on How Much Do You Know About Condiments?
Quiz posted by Katie Quinn, February 15, 2010 at 6:30 PM
Adam Kuban got 100% correct on Slice Quiz No. 1
Quiz posted by Adam Kuban, February 10, 2010 at 3:55 PM
Adam Kuban got 42% correct on How Much Do You Know About Indianapolis Food Culture?
Quiz posted by Katie Quinn, February 2, 2010 at 11:00 AM
Adam Kuban got 66% correct on How Much Do You Know About New Orleans Food Culture?
Quiz posted by Katie Quinn, February 1, 2010 at 7:00 PM
Adam Kuban got 37% correct on Winter Vegetables Quiz
Quiz posted by Katie Quinn, January 19, 2010 at 11:30 AM
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About Adam Kuban
Website: http://www.adamkuban.com
Location: Astoria, Queens, NYC
About: I'm the founder of "Slice" and "A Hamburger Today" and was the founding editor of Serious Eats. Until May 2011 I was the community manager here at SE. Now I'm just one of the peanut gallery like everyone else!
Favorite foods: pizza, bagels, dim sum, sushi, Japanese curry rice, cha siu bao
Last bite on earth: Some White Castle sliders (plain and cheese), a couple slices from Di Fara, a bottle of cane-sugar Dr Pepper or two.
@Leo_G: The OP, Rincewind, says "...but today's pizza-related one is extra good!" And this is posted under the pizza category here. I assumed the link was going to go to a pizza-related comic. It didn't. :(