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The 'Pizza Strip': Indigenous to Rhode Island
@Adam Hey! I had pizza strip comments too!
Bob & Timmy's Is the Fifth Best Pizzeria in the U.S.?
@celeriac the thing I miss most about Providence is pizza strips!!! Venda Ravioli makes my favorite, they have baskets of them (still warm) stacked at the check out counter most days and I was never ever able to pass them up!
Bob & Timmy's Is the Fifth Best Pizzeria in the U.S.?
Hi Ed! Great post! As a former (recent) resident of Providence, I totally agree. Bobby & Timmy's is er, ok, but there is far better pizza to be found in Rhode Island. For starts, Caserta's across the street might not be grilled pizza (more like Sicilian) but cheesy, simple, slightly greasy and ultimately indulgent. They also have something called a "Wimpy Skimpy" which looks like a calzone, is double baked and stuffed with spinach, pepperoni, cheese and olives. They are huge, cheap and amazing.
Anyways (funny enough) this is my tweet from the day the list came out: I can't believe Bobby & Timmy's is that high on the list of best pizza's. It's good, but not like, Al Forno good (which is #18!) Gesh.
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Nutella vs. Gianduia vs. Generic Brand Hazelnut Spreads
Do they even sell gianduja on a consumer level? I know companies such as Valrhona/Weiss sell them in 1 kilo blocks for industry use - but I've never seen it available for sale at the supermarket...has else?
Also, although I love Nutella, the mouth feel is waxy/greasy due to the added oil - which, gianduja does not (should not) contain...apples to oranges indeed!
The 'Pizza Strip': Indigenous to Rhode Island
@Adam Hey! I had pizza strip comments too!
Bob & Timmy's Is the Fifth Best Pizzeria in the U.S.?
@celeriac the thing I miss most about Providence is pizza strips!!! Venda Ravioli makes my favorite, they have baskets of them (still warm) stacked at the check out counter most days and I was never ever able to pass them up!
Bob & Timmy's Is the Fifth Best Pizzeria in the U.S.?
Hi Ed! Great post! As a former (recent) resident of Providence, I totally agree. Bobby & Timmy's is er, ok, but there is far better pizza to be found in Rhode Island. For starts, Caserta's across the street might not be grilled pizza (more like Sicilian) but cheesy, simple, slightly greasy and ultimately indulgent. They also have something called a "Wimpy Skimpy" which looks like a calzone, is double baked and stuffed with spinach, pepperoni, cheese and olives. They are huge, cheap and amazing.
Anyways (funny enough) this is my tweet from the day the list came out: I can't believe Bobby & Timmy's is that high on the list of best pizza's. It's good, but not like, Al Forno good (which is #18!) Gesh.
8:15 AM May 19th from web
Is It a 'Plain' Slice, a 'Regular' Slice, or Something Else Entirely?
Plain slice all the way...at least in the NYC area. In New England, they have tomato pie - and a plain slice is called a cheese slice. According to the other comments (and with brother, who is sitting next to me and goes to school in Texas) plain slice transcribing to cheese slice seems fairly common in other parts of the country. Maybe due to the prevalence of fast food pizza chains, um, everywhere?
My (Sort Of) First Taste of White Castle's Burgers
I think this a pretty accurate description of a typical WC experience, minus any real case of the munchies! I have to second the mozz sticks though, the tomato sauce is pretty gross, but the coating is made out of some kind of addicting crispy batter I find irresistible. I live within 10 minutes of both a WC and the original White Manna in Hackensack, NJ and I must say - I'd take White Manna hands down, any day. P.S. The Jersey City location um, sucks.
Snapshots from South Korea: School Food
In Fort Lee, NJ -next to Pho 32, a "School Zone" opened a couple months ago. Same concept, a korean cafeteria...but they also have frozen yogurt. Its always super busy in the afternoon - and its next to Paris Baguette, a korean owned and operated bakery with fresh buttery sliced white bread and tons of other bread/rolls/sweets/donuts/cake options to get yourself lost in. Worth the trip to Jersey. I promise.
Do Men Cook Differently Than Women in Restaurants? Can You Tell the Difference?
@ cityminx - thanks for the shout out about the EMD post!
New Jersey Dispatch: The New Fairway Market in Paramus
Really great addition to the area - but, yes - incredibly crowded and very windy and difficult to navigate. Went yesterday though, the marble rye was fantastic, as is the cheese selection and the olive/pickle selection. Also, as a North Jersey native and avid dried fruit connoisseur, the selection is fantastic and very reasonably priced...in the three times I've been I find myself standing in front of the section forever trying to decide which dried fruit mix will "come home with me this time"...then I get distracted from the bakery behind me and the hot food bar to my right and my travels continue onward... like no other market indeed
What do you collect?
food magazines. I can't throw them out! I got it from my Mother who has the past 25 years of Gourmet on the bookshelf and either subscribes or buys every food related magazine on earth. Also, business cards from restaurants I've eaten in - or anything clipped from a magazine that inspires me. I think one day I'll scrapbook, one day...
Raw Almonds
Also, maybe I should have said fresh instead of raw...I guess thats kinda confusing, sorry!
Raw Almonds
this is what they look like: http://www.oakleaf-european.co.uk/gallery/640/AlmondsFresh640.jpg
Coffee Top Caddy: Yea or Nay?
Great idea, but a wasteful one at that. First of all, those cups are made out of styrofoam - then add on top of that all the unnecessary garbage from the creamers/sugar/carrier. In our current world of reusable bags & coffee tumblers, how could we ever condone this?
Cake decorating supply shops in NYC
NY Cake & Bake should have everything your heart desires, but beware of the staff (esp. the owner Joe)... and never ask if they have valrhona pistoles, they don't...ONLY BLOCK!
Would you ask for a "celebrity chef's" autography?
Wow so many comments! As Cyberroo pointed out, yes, this did occur at Bobby Flay's new burger "palace." Clearly, this is all circumstantial though, but given this situation, you'd understand my distaste for the act at hand. Although, yes, If I was going to a book signing - or a panel discussion - or somewhere this behavior was expected, it wouldn't be tacky or unnecessary. However, I don't put Bobby Flay on the same level as other food professionals who are less recognized but far more talented (in my opinion). I'd be more chef shocked/autograph crazy over someone like Judy Rogers...
A Beginner's Guide to Passover Coke
Just picked some up at the newly opened Fairway in Paramus, NJ - and they had a huge selection...regular, diet, caffeine free - not to mention Pepsi and Mr. Browns. Happy hunting!
Twice-Baked Snack Goods
They really impart a different flavor all together - definitely worth the extra step in my opinion. I think I'm going to try those pretzel goldfish mentioned above or just go to the snack isle and see what looks good. Maybe pork rinds, or fritos! Thanks guys!
The 'Pizza Strip': Indigenous to Rhode Island
While in college, I had the glorious opportunity to eat the single BEST pizza I have ever eaten, and I mean I eat the whole thing, and thats a sheet pan pizza (you calling it pizza strip?) at Caserta's.
I don't know how they make this thing, but it is a PERFECT blend of crust, sauce and cheese. Its one of the best foods I have EVER eaten, ANYWHERE in the usa.
Nutella vs. Gianduia vs. Generic Brand Hazelnut Spreads
I'm a total sucker for Nutella, but I tried all four of Le Pain Quotidien's nut spreads at a hotel recently (seriously: four croissants. Four spreads. LOVES me some continental breakfast!) and I think I've been converted.
Nutella vs. Gianduia vs. Generic Brand Hazelnut Spreads
I get Nocilla online. It tastes more like hazelnut/chocolate whereas Nutella is just chocolate.
Nutella vs. Gianduia vs. Generic Brand Hazelnut Spreads
Most Nutella I've found in NY/NJ/PA/MA grocery stores are imports from Canada, but occasionally, I'll come across a Nutella import from Italy. The flavor/texture differences between the two are pretty pronounced as well.
Canadian Nutella is more sugary, spreads like a melting wax, and is prone to separate from its oil. Italian Nutella tastes more of toasted nuts, is thicker/pastier, and just a little more challenging to spread. (The Italian is significantly less sweet, so it's my favored treat.)
Nutella vs. Gianduia vs. Generic Brand Hazelnut Spreads
I would love to be able to get gianduja (gianduia) at my local grocery store. If only! I always assumed it was more solid and intended for use in confectionary than the more-easily-spreadable nutella.
FP
Nutella vs. Gianduia vs. Generic Brand Hazelnut Spreads
I think of nutella as chocolate sauce, as it has no hazelnut flavor discernable to me. Also has hydrogenated oils if I remember correctly; haven't gotten it for quite a while. Haven't ever see gianduia.
Nutella vs. Gianduia vs. Generic Brand Hazelnut Spreads
I love gianduia! You can find gianduia in the US. Perugina makes "gianduiotti" that are sold in boxes. Also, if you're in Northern NJ I've seen boxed logs of gianduia, from Italy, at Jerry's in Englewood. My parents get boxes of them for me and my sister each Christmas.
Nutella vs. Gianduia vs. Generic Brand Hazelnut Spreads
I like chocoreale instead of nutella. I haven't seen gianduja anywhere ...
Bob & Timmy's Is the Fifth Best Pizzeria in the U.S.?
Man, I don't know, Ed. They were really good. I haven't had many other ones on the list (Sally's, Frank Pepe, Totonno's, Santarpio's), so maybe I'm not too sure about top 5 pizzas. But I would say it's up there with Sally's and Frank Pepe, and way better than the one time I had Santarpio's (which I do need to try again, but for now consider far worse than Picco or Regina). Probably below Totonno's, but not by too much. It's a tough call, and one that I am definitely willing to research further.
Bob & Timmy's Is the Fifth Best Pizzeria in the U.S.?
You're right. It could have been a bad day, airstrikemike. But were the pizzas you had worthy of being called one of the best five pizzas to be had in America?
Bob & Timmy's Is the Fifth Best Pizzeria in the U.S.?
Just got back from Providence. We got one spinach and mushroom pizza and one half "Pizza II" and half four cheese. They were all really good. I was pretty skeptical after seeing some of the photos on their very own website, but was pleasantly surprised with the results. The cheese was all melted, they all looked really nice, and were well-made. No cold spots, nothing wrong at all. The pomodoro sauce had a little more oregano flavor than I care for, maybe, but hey. Maybe Ed just got it on a bad day? Or am I the only one here that thinks at all favorably about it?
The 'Pizza Strip': Indigenous to Rhode Island
Some places in RI have really good pizza strips, but a lot of them can be awful. It's definitely pizza, but just a different experience. There used to be a place which took pizza strips, heated them up, and threw on some fresh mozzerella - which was quite awful. Some RI pizza strips do have some sort of grated cheese
Superior Bakery actually distributes pizza strips to gas stations! I've seen them at a couple of different Shell stations.
The 'Pizza Strip': Indigenous to Rhode Island
@RachelDP
Cold tomato pie or tomato pie in the CNY area (Rome/Utica/Syracuse) has been huge for years. Always served at room temp or cold, sometimes found in pizzerias, but mostly at Italian bakeries. It has been the staple of just about every kid's birthday party and office party I have ever been to. Dough similar to focaccia, tomato sauce and a sprinkling of romano and/or parmesan is all there is. I've always found it to be a very addictive snacking food. They always come in a rectangular shape and cut into small squares. When I was visiting family last fall in Rome, my sister brought home two of them from a local pizza/sausage company and I knocked back about 1/2 of one pie in a about a day. If you're ever in that area, email me and I'll give you the names of some places that serve it and I think you'll like it.
The 'Pizza Strip': Indigenous to Rhode Island
@Mdot: D'oh! I'm going to have to compile all the Pizza Strip comments into a separate post!
Bob & Timmy's Is the Fifth Best Pizzeria in the U.S.?
As usual, I'm with the Pizza Maven. Any credibility that list had died with Tomato Pie in Los Angeles, a so-so pizza in a so-so pizza town.
Bob & Timmy's Is the Fifth Best Pizzeria in the U.S.?
Am I missing something? Providence? Should I even bother?
My (Sort Of) First Taste of White Castle's Burgers
i adore white castle cheeseburgers. period.
Bob & Timmy's Is the Fifth Best Pizzeria in the U.S.?
agreed with jlew911... one of my personal pizza requirements is that you should be able to pick up a slice and turn it sideways with minimal loss of toppings, maybe a stray olive or sausage here or there but the majority should be anchored with cheese. i like a lot of cheese though and that probably doesnt work on a flatbread pizza... but it looks like a lot of what theyre doing isnt working either.
My (Sort Of) First Taste of White Castle's Burgers
@KevinB: It's a saying...I know you weren't asking seriously, but I'm not sure how else to answer that.
Bob & Timmy's Is the Fifth Best Pizzeria in the U.S.?
I think Ed was simply behaving in a gentlemanly and restrained manner. If I had been served those pizzas I would have sent Alan Richman a nasty e-mail. The cheese aint even melted. Im sure I could do better making a pizza in my toaster oven. I can only imagine the pizza some of those other "surprise" pizzerias on Richman's list produce. Ugh!
My (Sort Of) First Taste of White Castle's Burgers
I worked in detroit for a while; about once a month I'd drive out to White Castle for a sack. If I ate them every day, or even every week, I'd probably be sick of them, but now that I'm back in Toronto, we can only get them on family trips to the US. And we found one in Ohio that shares space with Church's chicken which has vanished from Canada, and was our favourite fried chicken. A wing and a thigh from Church's and two cheeseburgers - great road food.
And I'm curious - to all those people who said "they taste like ass", where, exactly, did you learn what "ass" tastes like?
Bob & Timmy's Is the Fifth Best Pizzeria in the U.S.?
To all that have commented negatively, relax...Ed said himself that if he lived in the neighborhood, and was too tired to cook he would order one, so it can't be THAT bad. Even though it not of Mangieri quality and execution, or in this case Al Forno, doesn't mean it deserves all the hating. Bob and Timmy's is somebody's hard work. If you all can do better open your place.
Bob & Timmy's Is the Fifth Best Pizzeria in the U.S.?
I agree with Ed as well as the comments so far ... if you're going to be in Rhode Island, you're much better off going to Al Forno or (my personal favorite) Caserta's. Pizza strips are also fantastic - I have many memories of childhood birthday parties where instead of ordering pizzas, the moms would bring out large white bakery boxes stuffed with fresh pizza strips. Delicious!
Bob & Timmy's Is the Fifth Best Pizzeria in the U.S.?
I'm glad to hear I'm not the only one who doesn't like tomato slices on a pie.
Ciao,
Paulie Gee
Bob & Timmy's Is the Fifth Best Pizzeria in the U.S.?
Who wants pizza if the damn cheese isn't melted and the toppings won't stick??
I bet all of the meat fell off that everything pie the minute they picked up a slice!!
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About: contributing writer for EatMeDaily.com,Food & Beverage Magazine intern
Favorite foods: bagels, euro style butter, cheese in any form, bloody steak, fresh parsley, rainbow cookies, coffee, oysters, disco fries, two eggs over easy, almond flavored anything, pickles, twizzlers, extra large english muffins
Last bite on earth: An entire hotel pan of my Uncle Matty's Chicken Parm
Do they even sell gianduja on a consumer level? I know companies such as Valrhona/Weiss sell them in 1 kilo blocks for industry use - but I've never seen it available for sale at the supermarket...has else?
Also, although I love Nutella, the mouth feel is waxy/greasy due to the added oil - which, gianduja does not (should not) contain...apples to oranges indeed!