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Video: Why Di Fara Costs $5 a Slice

Whenever I hear people mentioning pizzerias that do it better than Di Fara, It makes me wonder if I've missed some great places that are in a similar style.

I've eaten at plenty of slice joints, many that are great at what they do, but that's not really the same kind of pizza Dom makes. Same thing for all the great coal oven and Neapolitan places.

I too love the three cheese blend (prefer when he uses Grana Padano), sauce, basil, and heavy hand with the olive oil. The last time I went (October), the crust was even great.

So are there really pizzerias that have a similar method but surpass Di Fara in execution? Or are the people calling Di Fara subpar just not fans of his particular NY/Neapolitan hybrid?

cedricwarner at 2:04AM on 01/04/12

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Dear Slice: Tagliare at LaGuardia

This is sad. Anyone have a differing opinion, or will there be no worthy heir to Dom's throne?

cedricwarner at 4:55AM on 09/07/10

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My Pie Monday: Alex W.'s Sourdough Starter Dates to the Yukon Gold Rush (i.e., 1897)!

These look great!

cedricwarner at 4:45AM on 09/07/10

From Serious Eats

Cook the Book: 'Molto Gusto'

Stella's Kentucky Deli in Lexington, Kentucky. They have the best hot brown (signature Kentucky dish) in the world.

cedricwarner at 2:09PM on 04/12/10

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cedricwarner answered "I have never gone near the stuff" to What's your experience with grilled pizza?

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cedricwarner answered "Anytime the restaurant wants: It has to protect its employees" to When Is an Automatic Gratuity Acceptable?

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From Slice

Video: Why Di Fara Costs $5 a Slice

Whenever I hear people mentioning pizzerias that do it better than Di Fara, It makes me wonder if I've missed some great places that are in a similar style.

I've eaten at plenty of slice joints, many that are great at what they do, but that's not really the same kind of pizza Dom makes. Same thing for all the great coal oven and Neapolitan places.

I too love the three cheese blend (prefer when he uses Grana Padano), sauce, basil, and heavy hand with the olive oil. The last time I went (October), the crust was even great.

So are there really pizzerias that have a similar method but surpass Di Fara in execution? Or are the people calling Di Fara subpar just not fans of his particular NY/Neapolitan hybrid?

cedricwarner at 2:04AM on 01/04/12

From Slice

Dear Slice: Tagliare at LaGuardia

This is sad. Anyone have a differing opinion, or will there be no worthy heir to Dom's throne?

cedricwarner at 4:55AM on 09/07/10

From Slice

My Pie Monday: Alex W.'s Sourdough Starter Dates to the Yukon Gold Rush (i.e., 1897)!

These look great!

cedricwarner at 4:45AM on 09/07/10

From Serious Eats

Cook the Book: 'Molto Gusto'

Stella's Kentucky Deli in Lexington, Kentucky. They have the best hot brown (signature Kentucky dish) in the world.

cedricwarner at 2:09PM on 04/12/10

From Slice

Poll: What Do You Drink with Pizza?

Oh yeah, & Brooklyn Pilsner. Great stuff.

cedricwarner at 1:19PM on 02/22/10

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Poll: What Do You Drink with Pizza?

I prefer a Bavarian Helles Lager or a south German Pilsner. Unlike Michael Jackson, I feel doppelbocks like Moretti La Rosa are *too* malty and viscous in mouthfeel to be the best compliment to pizza.

Weihenstephaner Original or Würzburger Hofbräu are two great beers commonly available in the states that are just malty enough to highlight the yeastiness of a good crust, but still refreshing and bubbly without being overfilling.

cedricwarner at 1:17PM on 02/22/10

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Standing Room Only: Hannah's Bretzel

Brezel just means pretzel in German. The "Bretzel" spelling is accepted in the Schwyzerdütsch dialect, I believe. These traditional pretzels are most often made with lye (hence die Laugenbrezel), and while sometimes resembling the American counterparts in shape, they rarely do in texture or taste.

When made into a demibaguette shape instead of the traditional pretzel braid, they're called Laugenstange, and when in rolls shape, Laugenbrötchen.

cedricwarner at 11:33AM on 02/22/10

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Aquavit Primer: the Scandinavian Spirit

@ Aaron Kagan: The good nurse could've meant Acquavit, but more than likely it was another spirit. The Latin term aqua vītae has been applied to distilled drinks since the early 14th century. In Irish it tranlates to uisce beatha, or whisky as we call it.

cedricwarner at 12:31PM on 02/18/10

From A Hamburger Today

AHT Poll: Do You Prefer Good Crustiness or Juiciness in a Burger?

If the griddle or skillet is properly hot and the patty is not too thin, you get crust and juiciness. Having both is what makes a great burger. Why settle for just one of these qualities?

cedricwarner at 12:53PM on 02/16/10

From Serious Eats

Are You an Oyster Stuffing Fan?

I love oysters and I love stuffing, but cannot stand them together. Everyone else in my family seems to enjoy it, though.

I find that meat of any sort interferes with the flavor and/or texture of stuffing. I prefer what amounts to a from-scratch version of Stove Top - southern (i.e. not sweet) corn bread or stale bread, stock, onions, herbs & spices.

cedricwarner at 12:08PM on 11/25/09

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cedricwarner answered "None. I like only crust, sauce, and cheese." to How many toppings do you top your pizza with?

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cedricwarner answered "I have never gone near the stuff" to What's your experience with grilled pizza?

Poll posted by Adam Kuban, May 31, 2010 at 8:30 AM

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cedricwarner answered "Anytime the restaurant wants: It has to protect its employees" to When Is an Automatic Gratuity Acceptable?

Poll posted by The Serious Eats Team, May 18, 2010 at 11:00 AM

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cedricwarner answered "No f****n' way!" to Pineapple Pizza: Way or No Way?

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cedricwarner answered "No way!" to Dessert Pizza: Way or No Way?

Poll posted by Adam Kuban, May 3, 2010 at 9:15 AM

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cedricwarner answered "I don't! Why mess with a good thing?" to What seasonings do you shake on your slices?

Poll posted by Adam Kuban, April 12, 2010 at 8:15 AM

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cedricwarner answered "Salty" to Are You a Sweet or Salty Breakfast Eater?

Poll posted by Erin Zimmer, April 7, 2010 at 9:00 AM

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cedricwarner answered "Yes" to Is it pizza if it doesn't have cheese?

Poll posted by Adam Kuban, March 29, 2010 at 8:55 AM

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cedricwarner answered "Yes! " to Do you make pizza at home?

Poll posted by Adam Kuban, March 22, 2010 at 8:00 AM

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cedricwarner answered "I dunno. They have their place on occasion" to Do you do white pies?

Poll posted by Adam Kuban, March 1, 2010 at 6:00 AM

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cedricwarner answered "Basically #2 but with a crunchy (usually from toasted breadcrumbs) layer on top." to How Do You Like Your Mac and Cheese?

Poll posted by Erin Zimmer, February 24, 2010 at 7:30 AM

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cedricwarner answered "Beer (feel free to elaborate in comments)" to What do you drink with your pizza?

Poll posted by Adam Kuban, February 22, 2010 at 7:55 AM

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cedricwarner answered "Fresh" to Do you prefer fresh mozzarella or regular?

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Quiz posted by Katie Quinn, May 10, 2010 at 6:45 PM

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cedricwarner got 50% correct on How Much Do You Know About Breakfast Foods?

Quiz posted by Katie Quinn, March 24, 2010 at 8:00 AM

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About cedricwarner

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Location: Brooklyn, New York

About: I make pizza for a living (and sometimes just for fun).

Favorite foods: Pizza, Schweinshaxe, Hot Brown, Grilled Rack of Lamb, Thuringer Bratwurst, Pastrami, Fresh Seafood

Last bite on earth: Regular pie from Di Fara