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Out of the Box: Dr. Oetker Ristorante Mozzarella Frozen Pizza
I love it ... German pizza with HQ in Canada to be #1 in Italy ... this is a fantastic joke !!!!
There is always space for some "good" marketing ... but come on !!!
Frank Bruni on the Great Artisanal Pizza Boom
@pizzablogger and Daniel,
I'm not Rosario.
My name is Nicola.
I'm a very loyal customer of Keste' and big fan of Roberto since a Mano.
Big fan of their pizza and Neapolitan Pizza in general.
I'm often there and therefore became quite friendly with both Rosario, Roberto and their staff.
and Yes, I cheer for them in this "crazy" (in a good way) pizza moment, but nothing more.
That's all.
Frank Bruni on the Great Artisanal Pizza Boom
I only tried Motorino once at it was good.
I used to love "La pizza fresca" for years before their head chef moved on to open his own place Ottimo (where surpisely pizza is not that great).
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Goin' Mobile: In Which I Finally Get My Ass Out to Pizza Moto at the Brooklyn Flea
wow .. those pizza look amazing ... out of a portable oven ???.. Wow, I can believe it!
Out of the Box: Dr. Oetker Ristorante Mozzarella Frozen Pizza
I love it ... German pizza with HQ in Canada to be #1 in Italy ... this is a fantastic joke !!!!
There is always space for some "good" marketing ... but come on !!!
Frank Bruni on the Great Artisanal Pizza Boom
@pizzablogger and Daniel,
I'm not Rosario.
My name is Nicola.
I'm a very loyal customer of Keste' and big fan of Roberto since a Mano.
Big fan of their pizza and Neapolitan Pizza in general.
I'm often there and therefore became quite friendly with both Rosario, Roberto and their staff.
and Yes, I cheer for them in this "crazy" (in a good way) pizza moment, but nothing more.
That's all.
Frank Bruni on the Great Artisanal Pizza Boom
I only tried Motorino once at it was good.
I used to love "La pizza fresca" for years before their head chef moved on to open his own place Ottimo (where surpisely pizza is not that great).
Frank Bruni on the Great Artisanal Pizza Boom
I will try to clarify my thought for the last time, as I'm sure we can continue for days and never agree.
First of all I want to apologies if I accused someone of being a liar. I did not mean to hurt anyone's feelings.
It really bothers me when people identify UPN as the absolute Neapolitan experience (which is not) and I got too passionate about it.
Getting to the questions that foolishpoolish is raising, it's not easy to explain.
I'm not talking of geography or standards.
I'm talking of taste. Taste and nothing else.
I have eaten at UPN many times and It never felt as if I was eating a neapolitan pizza.
It's not easy to explain.
It's not a bad pizza at all. it's just not Neapolitan.
It just does not bring me back to Napoli.
This is my personal opinion.
But believe me is the same impression most Neapolitan (and Italian) in NY have of UPN. As a matter of fact it is very difficult to find Italians eating at UPN.
With this, I do not want to state that Neapolitan are the absolute judges of pizza.
I do not want to impose you the fact that Neapolitan pizza is the best.
That is my personal believe and as such questionable.
Sorry again for all the passion and the misunderstanding.
Frank Bruni on the Great Artisanal Pizza Boom
@pauliegee,
never seen those picture before, they make me want to eat pizza tonight !!!
@pizzablogger,
My point is simple.
I'm born and raised in Napoli.
I'm a pizza lover.
I'm a passionate pizza lover.
I just can't stand when the term "Neapolitan PIzza" is used (and abused) to talk about pies that are not neapolitan at all.
In regards to the facts and the claims I made, I'm sorry to have generated so much animosity, but I don't have the proof you're asking.
What it bothers me is what people thinks or say about UPN ..
... It is an authentic neapolitan place, he makes it's dough by hand, he built his oven ... I'm not sure if he ever said that, but these are common believes among pizza lovers in NY.
Nothing personal against Mangieri, I just can't stand these kind of false myths.
Said that, I agree with you about Neapolitan Pizza.
Authentic Neapolitan pizza does not necessarily means good.
I agree there are a lot of bad pizzeria in Napoli itself.
On the other end a good pizza is a good pizza either if it's a Neapolitan pizza or if it's an Australian pizza.
Ciao
Frank Bruni on the Great Artisanal Pizza Boom
@pauliegee:
Just looked at the link you posted
...AMAZING ...
... forget about Keste, UPN and the others ... we should all come to your place !!! You should open your own place ... Those pies look amazing !!!
Frank Bruni on the Great Artisanal Pizza Boom
@leyway:
Sorry if I got too passionate about it.
But just to be clear I was not arguing on other people opinion.
I was arguing about facts.
UPN is not a neapolitan pizza.
That's a fact, is not an opinion.
We may like UPN's pizza or we may not like it, that is a personal opinion and left to personal taste. None argues on that.
In my opinion though, you cannot call it neapolitan pizza.
Believe me, if you had pizza in Napoli you would know what I'm talking about!
Said that, I liked the NY times "graphic presentation" as well ... even though I love SLICE the most ...
Frank Bruni on the Great Artisanal Pizza Boom
@egadman:
UPN's pizzas are like the freakin' platonic ideal of Neapolitan pie?
Are you serious?
have you ever been in Napoli to say something like that?
Just because this place is Called UPN and he uses a wood burning oven, it does not mean he makes Neapolitan Pizza.
If anything he is very far from.
He may make a decent pizza, but UPN's pizza is not a Neapolitan pie.
His pizza is constantly undercooked !!!
Try to go to UPN and look at the slice from the side, you will always find a line of raw dough ... always.
Nowhere, and I repeat nowhere, you will find GARLIC and MOZZARELLA cheese on the same pizza in Napoli.
Both flavor just do not match.
2 out of 4 pizza that Mr. Tattoo makes have both toppings.
UPN is not Neapolitan.
Mr. Tattoo is a great Marketing guy, not that great of a pizza maker.
He tells people he makes the dough by hand ...
...he has and he uses a Dough machine !!!!
He tells people he built his own oven ...
...BS he bought it in Napoli ....
Let's care more about the pizza and less about stories and marketing invention ....
Please stop consider UPN a real Neapolitan pizza.
If you have been in Napoli at least once in your life you would know the difference.
Let's start with giving the real name to things otherwise any conversation after would not have any sense at all ...
Frank Bruni on the Great Artisanal Pizza Boom
@ Tonecapo:
Yes, Neapolitan Pizza is definitely soggier and soupier than a regular slice. It does not have to be neither too soggy nor too soupy.
But definitely soggier and soupier than a typical NY slice.
This shows once again that this guy does not know what he is talking about.
Neapolitan Pizza is something different than other styles.
if you write about it, you should now what to write about.
it is almost like trying to compare Spaghetti with Chinese noodle ... aren't they both long-shaped-pasta after all???????
Damn ... I should be a food critic ....
Leftovers: The Day's Stray Links
Wow ...
now I have one more reason to gamble at Mohegan Sun !!!!
I love Pepe's pizza ....
Frank Bruni on the Great Artisanal Pizza Boom
Once again Bruni showed to be all about politic !!!!
These days it seems as everyone (general public, Timeout, NY Mag and others) prefers Keste.
So, Bruni had to come up with an article that would put Keste down and give the throne back to his pupil, Mr Tattoo Anthony Mangieri .... just to show to others who is the one that dictates the best and the worst in this city.
Do you call this serious journalism?
if you are rating new pizzeria's why bother with including UPN?
If so, where are Di Fara? Grimaldi? Etc Etc?
Ingrdients? Come on!!! You may not like Keste's pizza, but you can't argue about the freshness and the quality of their ingredients.
EITHER BRUNI DOES NOT UNDERSTAND MUCH ABOUT FOOD OR HE HAD HIS OWN GOALS IN WRITING THIS ARTICLE !!!
I'm sick'n tired of these guys judging restaurants thinking at their ego and interests and completely disregarding the food they are eating ...
(and don't you also think that with this article he also wanted to re-evaluate Co after last month review?
I guess jean Gorge pulled his hears and this was Bruni's way of apologize to him!!!)
Keste Introduces the 'Pizza Wallet'
Being a big fan of Keste, I had to try it!
"Pizza al portafoglio" may be considered an old ancestor of the slice and has been served in Napoli for centuries.
It's very common in Napoli to have it for a snack in the late morning before lunch at 2-3 PM ...
It's a Margherita slightly smaller than normal in size, I would say around 9 inches in diameter, more or less the equivalent of 2 slices!
Folding the Pizza twice on itself create a fantastic fusion of flavor!
You start from the crust and you enjoy it more and more as you go toward the juicy center ... the last bite it's to die for !!!
Anyway, at the end of the for us Neapolitan is an experience (as the slice can be for New Yorker) for anyone else can be an opportunity to enjoy a great pizza at a lower price and "on the go" .. that's all !!!!
I personally loved it !!!!
Lucali's
Very good pizza, definitely not among the best in NYC, but very good
Alan Richman Names Top 25 Pizzas in the U.S.
Come on ... how much talking about this guy ...
HE IS A LIVING CONTRADDICTION....
Less than a year ago he was mouth watering talking of neapolitan pizza he had in Japan ... Now he "destroyes" 300 years of tradition telling that Neapolitan pizza is disgusting ...
He does not like Neapolitan Pizza because of Buffalo Mozzarella and Anchovies ...
HALLO, McFLY? IS ANYONE THERE?
DID ANYONE TELL Mr. "ALAN McFLY" THAT NEAPOLITAN MARGHERITA IS MADE WITH FIOR DI LATTE and NOT WITH BUFFALO MOZZARELLA?
DID ANYONE TELL HIM THAT NONE OF THE THOUSANDS NEAPOLITAN PIZZERIA HAS ANCHOVIES ON THEIR MENU?
No passion behind Pizza in Italy ????
Is this guy KIDDING ME ????
Come on pizza in Napoli is a religion. There is no pizza without Napoli, there is no Napoli without pizza ... One cannot leave without the other ...
Mr. richman, give me a break ...
I honestly cannot take a Mr whatever to come-out with such a stupid article and throw 300 years of tradition and culture in the garbage ...
The funniest of all ????
After all this big article, he includes at least 9 Neapolitan (or better, Neapolitan wanna-be) pizzeria in his list of the 25 ....
IS HE KIDDING ME ???
What's it's point?
Can he be that stupid?
Come on, this article was a joke ...
One last thing.
Does anyone know where Mr. richman buys his "dope"?
That stuff is good, it works .... look how many BS he writes after he smokes it !!!! ah ah ah let's joke about it !!!!
LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL !!!!
Patsy's (East Harlem)
BEST NY STYLE PIZZA ..no doubt about !!!!
Openings: Tonda
I tried Tonda few weeks ago and it was good.
Happy to see a Neapoalitan Pizzaiolo (from Naples) behind the counter.
Now someone told me he is no longer there, is that true?
Does anyone knows about ot?
Reactions to the 'GQ' Top 25 Pizza List
Come on ... how much talking about this guy ...
HE IS A LIVING CONTRADDICTION....
Less than a year ago he was mouth watering talking of neapolitan pizza he had in Japan ... Now he "destroyes" 300 years of tradition telling that Neapolitan pizza is disgusting ...
He does not like Neapolitan Pizza because of Buffalo Mozzarella and Anchovies ...
HALLO, McFLY? IS ANYONE THERE?
DID ANYONE TELL Mr. "ALAN McFLY" THAT NEAPOLITAN MARGHERITA IS MADE WITH FIOR DI LATTE and NOT WITH BUFFALO MOZZARELLA?
DID ANYONE TELL HIM THAT NONE OF THE THOUSANDS NEAPOLITAN PIZZERIA HAS ANCHOVIES ON THEIR MENU?
No passion behind Pizza in Italy ????
Is this guy KIDDING ME ????
Come on pizza in Napoli is a religion. There is no pizza without Napoli, there is no Napoli without pizza ... One cannot leave without the other ...
Mr. richman, give me a break ...
I honestly cannot take a Mr whatever to come-out with such a stupid article and throw 300 years of tradition and culture in the garbage ...
The funniest of all ????
After all this big article, he includes at least 9 Neapolitan (or better, Neapolitan wanna-be) pizzeria in his list of the 25 ....
IS HE KIDDING ME ???
What's it's point?
Can he be that stupid?
Come on, this article was a joke ...
One last thing.
Does anyone know where Mr. richman buys his "dope"?
That stuff is good, it works .... look how many BS he writes after he smokes it !!!! ah ah ah let's joke about it !!!!
LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL ...
Keste Pizza & Vino: What You Can Expect
for djai695:
I really didn't understand your comment.
You talk of tough times in this economy and then you suggest to go buy UNCOOKED pizza at "una pizza" for 23 USD ????
That's obsecene !!! Come on, 23 USD for water and flour !!!!!
I'm from Naples, and let me tell you, "Una pizza" is way over rated ...
And in regards to those 4,000 USD classes I understand they are for professionals. Spending 4,000 to learn what it can become your future profession does not seem to be that much, don't you think?
I'm sure for 4,000 USD they do not just teach you how to make a pie at home....
Associazione Pizzaiuoli Napoletani to Open NYC Restaurant, Pizza School
The ignorance and stupidty in Simon message does not even deserve a serious answer.
Associazione Pizzaiuoli Napoletani to Open NYC Restaurant, Pizza School
Wow ... Finally !!!!
Roberto I'm so happy you're back in the game ...and few blocks away from my apartment ... I still can't believe I use to come all the way to Ridgewood, NJ and now your pizza will be few blocks away from my apartment ...
In regard to the question NY pizza or Neapolitan Pizza, I agree they are two differerent things. There are good and bad NY Pizza as there are good and bad Neapolitan Pizza. they are just two different things!
It's like coffe. There is Regular Coffe and Espresso.
They are both coffee and they both can be good, but they are two different things.
Alan Richman Names Top 25 Pizzas in the U.S.
I wanted to set the record straight about Richman's top 25. The following is a link to my full review of Osteria on my Philadelphia best pizza blog, one of the only two pizza joints from Philly to make it on this list. A little hint: I was very disappointed. Happy reading!
http://www.bestphiladelphiapizzablog.blogspot.com/2009/09/osteria-philadelphia-pizza-review.html
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Goin' Mobile: In Which I Finally Get My Ass Out to Pizza Moto at the Brooklyn Flea
@canerosso. I think it's time you drive that oven to South Florida and pay pizzaexpert a visit.
Ciao,
Paulie Gee
Goin' Mobile: In Which I Finally Get My Ass Out to Pizza Moto at the Brooklyn Flea
this could be the only pizza I have eaten from a mobile oven like that
Out of the Box: Dr. Oetker Ristorante Mozzarella Frozen Pizza
Another from Canada - The mushroom version is fantastic. They're reasonably priced and quick to pop out of the freezer and into the oven. I've never tasted a frozen pizza that could compare to them. Compared to paying $30 for a delivered pizza that you have to wait 30-40 minutes for, this is a decent alternative.
Out of the Box: Dr. Oetker Ristorante Mozzarella Frozen Pizza
I generally trust the Dr. Oetker brand because their baking products in Germany are excellent too.
Out of the Box: Dr. Oetker Ristorante Mozzarella Frozen Pizza
Another comment from Canada - I first discovered Dr. Oetker pizza when they were selling them on special at the local supermarket for @2.50 each. I bought all the varieties and loved them all except for the spinach (everyone else seems to love it) - they are still the best buy to have handy in the freezer. One of my grand-daughters is ultra fussy and if she doesn't like what I cooked I hand her a Dr. Oetker cheese and pepperoni - she is as happy as can be.
Out of the Box: Dr. Oetker Ristorante Mozzarella Frozen Pizza
we've had these in canada for ages. you can never go wrong with the doctor.
Out of the Box: Dr. Oetker Ristorante Mozzarella Frozen Pizza
I love these pizzas! I got hooked on them when I was in Prague for 8 months, and when I first saw the commercial here in the US I was excited! They're different, but tasty.
Out of the Box: Dr. Oetker Ristorante Mozzarella Frozen Pizza
I thought Paul Newman's new pizzas were the best frozen pizzas.
Out of the Box: Dr. Oetker Ristorante Mozzarella Frozen Pizza
Apparently riding the artisanal pizza wave, I've noticed a pizza in the frozen section the other day described as: 'slow fermented' dough made with 00 flour topped with san marzano tomatoes and buffalo mozzarella.
Since I had to defrost my freezer recently (and lose most of its contents) - it may be time for me to check out some of this frozen pizza craziness with some taste testing.
FP
Out of the Box: Dr. Oetker Ristorante Mozzarella Frozen Pizza
I love their pizzas! I've been eating them forever.. I like their spinach and mushroom pizza too..
Out of the Box: Dr. Oetker Ristorante Mozzarella Frozen Pizza
I grew up on Dr Oetker products; for easy preparation I find their brand devine.
I like this product and I've been eating it for a while.
The "Fungi" variety RULES. I swear its awesome.
I'll continue to purchase this product :)
Out of the Box: Dr. Oetker Ristorante Mozzarella Frozen Pizza
I tried the Mozzarella version when it first came out several months ago. Found it to be very tasty, and if I'm ever in the market for a frozen pizza, I'll definitely buy it again.
Out of the Box: Dr. Oetker Ristorante Mozzarella Frozen Pizza
from france- I love those pizza, this one is very good, but i prefer the vegetarian one.
Out of the Box: Dr. Oetker Ristorante Mozzarella Frozen Pizza
The three meat one is amazing! (For a freezer pizza)
Out of the Box: Dr. Oetker Ristorante Mozzarella Frozen Pizza
These frozen pizzas have been around for quite some time in Canada and are pretty great compared to the competition. The Mozzarella version you tested is quite nice, and I agree with the above suggestions of spinach and mushroom (spinaci and fungi), but my personal favourite is the vegetable version (vegetale). The nice, crispy, thin, crust is liberally covered with a nice range of veggies including orange peppers, yellow beans and even half cherry tomatoes.
Wow, I seem to be gushing about a frozen pizza, but compared to the cardboard crust with freezer-burnt toppings that the competition brings to the table, these are really good!
Out of the Box: Dr. Oetker Ristorante Mozzarella Frozen Pizza
I had a bout of lactose intolerance while on a lot of meds. Amy's Soy Cheese pizza is pretty good and it's lactose-free. I jazzed it up with vegetables and some meats. Quorn, a meat analog made from a fungus, comes in crumbles that look like ground beef and really made a good pizza. If you ever have any lactose-intolerant, vegan, or just plain obnoxious guests.
Out of the Box: Dr. Oetker Ristorante Mozzarella Frozen Pizza
Its interesting that its supposed to be the best in Italy, but I've never seen it in supermarkets here before. At least in Rome that is.
Out of the Box: Dr. Oetker Ristorante Mozzarella Frozen Pizza
Try the mushroom! Its my favorite one.
Out of the Box: Dr. Oetker Ristorante Mozzarella Frozen Pizza
If you've never tried American Flatbread..... you aren't playing fair when you review other frozen pizza.
Ed Levine was right, American Flatbread is the best frozen pizza in the USA. The crust is the shocking part, it really is like a decent real pizza.
Out of the Box: Dr. Oetker Ristorante Mozzarella Frozen Pizza
@L.A. they have these in regular USAian grocery stores. I get mine at Price Chopper.
Out of the Box: Dr. Oetker Ristorante Mozzarella Frozen Pizza
Oh yeah!..those slices look great...and that upskirt shot is making me wish i knew someone either in Canada, Germany or Italy who could Fed-X me one of those frozen pies right now..mmmm
Out of the Box: Dr. Oetker Ristorante Mozzarella Frozen Pizza
From Canada - Yes on the spinach (spinaci!) Definitely the best variety. I have one in the freezer right now!
Out of the Box: Dr. Oetker Ristorante Mozzarella Frozen Pizza
I live in the netherlands, and we have dr. oetker products dominating the fridge section. that said, i've tried one of these, and it tasted like ass! it was bland, oily, and the cheese tasted rubbery. i dunno. maybe they dont have quality control or something cause i could not imagine anyone trying this and saying it was okay, let alone delicious.
Out of the Box: Dr. Oetker Ristorante Mozzarella Frozen Pizza
If you want the best frozen pizza right from Italy... Pella! My local supermarket used to carry it but dropped it, life hasn't been the same since... pella...Pella...PELLAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Where ARE you?????????????
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wow .. those pizza look amazing ... out of a portable oven ???.. Wow, I can believe it!