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Looks terrible. Plus they use canned mushrooms.

The "Edge" was good.

I remember back in the 80's, they had a pizza pie. Literally like an apple pie, not turnover. It was called something like Pizziola, Pie'zazz, or something like that.

Doesn't that kinda alienate the readers that don't live close to RubBBQ or other burger joints in the NYC area? If I read a blog that is constantly referencing businesses from Kansas or Alaska with daily specials, prices, maps, address, phone number, links or if I owned a burger joint in NYC, I would think there is something fishy going on. I know it's a burger blog and I'm chuckling as I'm typing this, but it sure seems very biased and unbalanced "food blog" journalism.

I went there once and was not impressed. Too sharp, too salty. 2 min out of the oven and it's lost it's crunch. I just don't get it either. Most, if not all famous pizzerias have unknown Pizzaioli that make pizza the way of the family's recipe. Is it necessary to have only one Pizzaioli,making the pies 365/24/7? That's totally crazy. I blame the yuppies for the extended hype.

That grill is filthy.

I think everybody is entitled to a gripe or two about the content of a SliceNY article, but don't take it that serious. I, for one, find it interesting how people order pizza outside of the New York area, but I see what you are saying. When I read an article about how to order a cheesesteak in Philly, I get wound up also. I used to think they were pretentious with all this ordering requirements. Through the years, I learned to appreciate other cities' rules of engagements and chuckle at the differences.

I also understand that probably a small amount of the pizzerias don't sell slices either. i.e. Denino's, Grimaldi's (Hoboken), Brooklyn Pizzeria (Hackensack), Lee's Tavern

Not trying to be a know-it-all or snob, but wouldn't a better representation of judging a pizza be by the slice (reheated)? I didn't check if there is a poll on this subject, but would love to see the results.

My idea of Pizza is Cheese, Sauce, and Crust. Bare minimum.
What constitutes a pizza?

Crust & Cheese >(doesn't equal) pizza? Cheesy bread?
Cheese & Sauce > pizza? Carbless lasagna/Pizza?
but
Crust & Sauce = pizza? Lactose Intolerant Pizza?
Huh?

Adam, what are your thoughts on the results?

Dang Adam. I feel bad for you and Robyn. Ever since the inception of this tourny, you guys are getting it from all regions. Fortunately only two chains that I haven't had are in the Mid-West region (Culver's and SmashBurger). I'll opt not to vote on those to give them a fair chance. But if they make it to finals, they won't have a chance with the national chains.

Of course In-N-Out is top seeded and a favor to win. My money is on In-N-Out, even though I know more regional and non-regional burgers not on this bracket that can clearly wipe out In-N-Out. Definitely a solid burger none-the-less.

Looks turdy. Presentation fail.