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No Love for New Jersey Pizza, Richman?
I can't believe that no NJ spots made the list. Not even my favorite Delorenzo's (Hudson Street). Haven't tried the Robbinsville location yet (I live in DC now). I heard a rumor that the Hudson Street location closed for good (location and hours not mentioned on the website).
Serious Sandwiches: Tony Luke's Roast Pork Italian, Philadelphia
Personally, I prefer the Roast Pork sandwich at Dinic's in the Reading Terminal Market. Every time I take the train up to Philly I have to stop in for one, followed either by a Termini Bros. Cannoli or a Fisher's Soft Pretzel.
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Juicy But Unseasoned Burger from Rossi's Bar and Grill in Trenton, New Jersey
I have fond memories of going there as a kid with my dad. Huge juicy delicious burgers. Was always packed back then. Definitely worth a road trip for a stop there and at Delorenzo's Tomato Pies on Hudson Street. Also if you don't mind dropping more $$ Pete Lorenzo's steakhouse across from the Train Station is a must.
No Love for New Jersey Pizza, Richman?
I can't believe that no NJ spots made the list. Not even my favorite Delorenzo's (Hudson Street). Haven't tried the Robbinsville location yet (I live in DC now). I heard a rumor that the Hudson Street location closed for good (location and hours not mentioned on the website).
Serious Sandwiches: Tony Luke's Roast Pork Italian, Philadelphia
Personally, I prefer the Roast Pork sandwich at Dinic's in the Reading Terminal Market. Every time I take the train up to Philly I have to stop in for one, followed either by a Termini Bros. Cannoli or a Fisher's Soft Pretzel.
Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: Two Peter Luger Steaks
Cowboy Cut Ribeye! Make's me feel like i'm Fred Flintstone,
The Haute Cuisine 'Submarine' Burger from Father's Office in Los Angeles
As hinted at in the photo above, they have a vast selection of microbrews on tap. Next time i'll have to try the burger.
Qué tal Las Hamburguesas? Fast Food Burger Match, Colombia vs. USA
There's a lot of great food in Colombia, but one of the best burgers I have ever had was at one of the El Corral "Gourmet" locations in Bogota - more similar to an upscale Hamburger Hamlet. I Think it was called the "Gaucho". Great juicy grilled burger, cooked to order (Med. Rare in my case), topped with a split grilled chorizo topped with chimichurri sauce. Amazing!!!
Barilla’s New Piccolini: Mini Wagon Wheel Pasta
The new little bow-tie shape (farfalle) are prefect for kasha varnishkes
Where To Find Fried Pickles on the East Coast
Can't vouch for their quality, but they are on the menu at Hooters (which are all over the U.S.).
De Lorenzo's Tomato Pies, Redux
As my username implies I'm a HUGE fan. I used to go to Hudson Street w/ my dad weekly, and he started going there weekly since he was in High School. I've moved away to D.C. now and try to stop by with my family whenever i'm up there visiting relatives. The Hudson Street location is irreplaceable and holds terrific memories. I'm hopeful it stays around (and the neigborhood gets better). I'm excited to give the new place a try. Congrats to the Amico's and I wish them continued success for both locations. (Maybe a D.C. branch some day?)
A List of Regional Pizza Styles
Unfortunately in most of the country "chain style" pizza prevails. The upstate New York style mentioned above seems similar to a local Marlyand/D.C./VA based chain called Ledo's. As my login name implies, I grew up on and remain partial to Trenton Tomato Pies (used to go to Hudson Street at least one a week with my dad, who had been going there almost weekly since he was in high school in the early '50s).
Pizza Scoresheets: Criteria for Judging Pies
Was this in NYC or DC? (Mr. Kinkead & Mr. Furstenberg are both based in DC)
The Best Turkey: What's Your Favorite?
Brining makes a BIG difference. There are plenty of recipies for brining a Turkey on the internet. Just need a big bucket (food grade plastic), room in your fridge, kosher salt, water and some flavorings (apple cider, Orange juice, bay leaves - whatever you like). No more dry turkey!
Snapshots from Venezuela: Calle El Hambre
Glad that South America's getting covered. One of the best burgers i've had was at a Colombian chain called El Corral Gourmet (here's a link to thier website http://elcorral.com/gourmet.htm) Their burgers use top quality beef grilled to order with some great combinations. My favorite one was a double burger with a split argentinian chorizo on top, topped with chimichurri sauce!
The Best Jewish Delis: What's Your Favorite?
DC has long been a deli wasteland. Although there's a glimmer of hope, Brooklyn Deli (open about 2 years) in the far suburbs of Rockville, Maryland serves excellent corned beef and pastrami.
D.C.'s Best Burgers
Urban Burger in Maryland is pretty good (also serve a good one at their Urban BBQ branch). Very juicy and can get it cooked medium rare!
Which City Has the Best Pizza?
I may have to agree with the pizza cognition theory. I grew up outside of Trenton, NJ. I've travelled the world and would have to say the tomato pies at Delorenzo's (Hudson Street of course!) in Trenton,(while not technically "pizza") are the best. Now i'm stuck in Washington, D.C., a pizza wasteland in my opinion. (the overrated 2 Amy's while it has a D.O.C. rating, doesn't come close to Trenton (or NYC).
Juicy But Unseasoned Burger from Rossi's Bar and Grill in Trenton, New Jersey
I use to eat here all the time when I worked for the Trenton times. My last visit was about 5 months ago, the burger is A-OK. Hard to find a better burger in this part of the state. btw North Jersey, the late Gil Rossi was a major life long NY YANKEE fan and his tavern reflects his baseball loyalty. Rossi's is worth the trip, and worth ordering the burger ( and order one for take out)
Juicy But Unseasoned Burger from Rossi's Bar and Grill in Trenton, New Jersey
Rossi's is great...Delorenzo's is great.....Pete Lorenzo's is closed
Juicy But Unseasoned Burger from Rossi's Bar and Grill in Trenton, New Jersey
Lovely review, Nick. You really painted the picture beautifully.
No Love for New Jersey Pizza, Richman?
Star Tavern, best pizza hands down. And I've had quite a few NYC pizzas as well, and Star is still the best.
The Best Jewish Delis: What's Your Favorite?
Oh man, I think I am going to plan a Deli tour of NYC. I am from Vancouver, BC and we have Kaplans which has been around since the 50's I believe, but it is not so good, not anymore. Other than that we have NOTHING here. As for the comment about Montreal, I don't agree that Montreal bagels are the best, I don't like them chewy I like them the way I grew up with them which are more doughy. Also we don't have smoked meat in Vancouver, but rather corned beef.
Anyway I did go to Artie's when I was in NY three years ago as well as Katz' and preferred Artie's by a longshot.
I am sad that I have missed out on all the great deli's from a bygone era, I may never get to experience the atmosphere and tastes that I grew up yearning for.
The Best Jewish Delis: What's Your Favorite?
I live in Jersey and so far the best Jewish Deli is in Cherry Hill. It's called the Kibitz Room. The Matzo ball soup is to die for, the liver knish is one of the best I have ever tasted. When I need a Kibbitz "fix" I go for the pastrami sandwich with chopped liver on pumpernickle, a liver knish and matzo ball soup and their pickles and green tomatoes. The matzo ball soup and the knish get eaten later for dinner. The sandwiches come half or whole and they also have a humongous sandwich called the g.b.m.f. It is insane. It took four of us to eat it. Next time anyone is in Jersey and close proximity to Cherry Hill, try them. The deli guys are a riot and they do kibitz with you and the waitresses are funny.
D.C.'s Best Burgers
If you ever want to go cheaper than these, Z Burger Tenlytown is an excellent choice. The burgers are made to order fast and juicy. They go perfect alongside an order of onion rings (the best in DC) or some of the Z seasoned fries.
A List of Regional Pizza Styles
This is an awesome page. My comment though is related to the DC jumbo slice. I can confirm that this is the appropriate style for this region as I have spent much time over the years in DC. Their slices at many pizzerias are the size of two average slices. They make a killing off of selling them to the college students. If a 16 inch pie normally has 8 slices, a DC pizza has 4.
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No Love for New Jersey Pizza, Richman?
Jersey pizza is 2nd to Brooklyn.
I love Resevoir Tavern in Parsippany, and DeLorenzos in Chambersburg (Trenton), so many great pizzerias down at the shore.
Hard to believe we were snubbed. So what else is new?
No Love for New Jersey Pizza, Richman?
Perhaps my all time favorite pie is from Fortissimo in West Orange... I often find myself dreaming about eating there again.
No Love for New Jersey Pizza, Richman?
Sorry--I misspoke about the name, El Mimbre Pete & Elda's was the 'za I was referring to (I was thinking of another restaurant when I posted)
No Love for New Jersey Pizza, Richman?
@El Mimbre--yes, I am!
No Love for New Jersey Pizza, Richman?
oh, and @ HeartofGlass, are you talking about Pete & Elda's in Neptune?
No Love for New Jersey Pizza, Richman?
DeLorenzo's is great stuff.
My favorite bar pies in NJ are at Star Tavern in Orange. So good!
No Love for New Jersey Pizza, Richman?
Must agree about DeLorenzo's (Hudson St.) in Trenton. We really enjoyed the 'tomato pie' (cheese under the sauce - who'd a thunk it?), as well as the ambiance - '40's wood paneling!
No Love for New Jersey Pizza, Richman?
I rencently hit Robbinsville. Seemed identlcal to Hudson Street.
Ciao,
Paulie Gee
Serious Sandwiches: Tony Luke's Roast Pork Italian, Philadelphia
Tonight's the night. Think I'm gonna give the spinach a try this time. I've had it that way at DiNics and like it very much. BTW, if you are ever in the area early in the day, be sure to check out their breakfast sandwiches. I like to add sharp to my Broccoli Rabe and Egg:
http://www.tonylukes.com/menu.htm
Ciao,
Paulie Gee
Serious Sandwiches: Tony Luke's Roast Pork Italian, Philadelphia
Adam- nice seeing you at the Hot Dog Hootenanny. Never been to the real Tony Luke's but before morphing into Shorty's (uphill on the decor, downhill on the food), the roast pork Italian at the Tony Luke's "outpost" on 9th avenue was at one point my favorite sandwich in the NYC.
--- Guttergourmet
Where To Find Fried Pickles on the East Coast
I love fried pickles but I thought your comment about spears was really weird because I find the exact opposite to be true. The chips tend to get soggy and cold much faster than the spears. Which made sense to me because the spears are crunchier in the first place. I actually avoid places that have chips. Hooters for example has the chips. Which almost everywhere has a hooters so there you go but I don't go because I want the real thing. The full on spear and if you're lucky and you're at Little River BBQ in Townsend, TN then you get the special sauce too (some sort of sweet mustard). It's absolutely the best. Chips really?!!? So confusing....
A List of Regional Pizza Styles
I grew up outside of East Liverpool Ohio, I never realized that pizza was made any other way until I moved to college. Bruno's pizza was a friday staple growing up, so much that now when I go home to visit my parents, my mother always picks up a tray. The best part if Ohio River Valley Pizza, is that it tastes just as good the next day out of the fridge! Home pizza in St. Clairsville is VERY good as well. I live in Columbus now, and the pizza just doesn't get to that level, but there is a DiCarlo's off of 256 in Pickerington, although I have not had it.
If anybody passes through Athens Ohio, Goodfella's pizza is a must. They sell by the slice, and it is close to Ohio Valley style, but they use a much thicker sauce. It was perfect after a night uptown at the bars.
A List of Regional Pizza Styles
I just read comment above...(tomdobb)I didn't eat pizza when i came to Columbus but in Canton, Ohio u will get authentic Italian pizza made by the best owned italian family restaurants.
A List of Regional Pizza Styles
Ohio pizza is the best....They actually have some really good pizza places there...The problem that i have is....i'm not there anymore =(....I'm in San antonio,Tx and there is one good pizza place [[Pizzabella]].They have the jumbo thin crust pizza...Its good but nothing like Canton Ohio's Papa Bears Pizza Oven , Wacos Pizza, East of Chicago,Napolians,So many different styles of pizza. And they don't have it in the south =(....
Where To Find Fried Pickles on the East Coast
How did I ever miss this? Toots was my first exposure to fried pickles back in college over 10 years ago! Now, Jockamo's is my place to get my fix!
Serious Sandwiches: Tony Luke's Roast Pork Italian, Philadelphia
@Adam Congratulations on finally making it there. Now ya gotta hity DiNic's. My message is short and sweet. Anyone who knows me knows that with me it's all about the pizza. However, check out my "Last Meal on Earth" comment on my profile.
Ciao,
Paulie Gee
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I have fond memories of going there as a kid with my dad. Huge juicy delicious burgers. Was always packed back then. Definitely worth a road trip for a stop there and at Delorenzo's Tomato Pies on Hudson Street. Also if you don't mind dropping more $$ Pete Lorenzo's steakhouse across from the Train Station is a must.