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Come on in 'The Kitchn'

The Food Shark is actually located in Marfa, Texas, 400 miles from Austin.

conundrum at 1:32AM on 05/01/09

Kitchen stuff: I'd buy _ used, but would never buy used.

I have very few hangups about other people's stuff. The afore mentioned appliances are always a concern but everything else I just hit with a bit of bleach and it's good to go.

conundrum at 4:10PM on 04/07/09

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Thanks for all the collective thoughts and ideas. The social commenting feature of Serious Eats is really great. As the boys from South Park would say, "I think we all learned something today." ;-)

jsharpell at 9:16AM on 07/27/09

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@conundrum
My apologies: I did not intend to spread rumors, if they are. I have felt badly about leaving that comment since I saw your response yesterday.

Cary at 5:15PM on 07/20/09

LaRosa's: A Tradition Cincinnatians Should Not Be Proud Of

Re: LaRosa's marketing--is it still 347-1111? I only lived in Cincy for 4 years and moved away 15 years ago! La Rosa's was our go to, but last time I had it, I was 15.

I will admit though that I was very close to ordering LaRosa's pizza kit online when the order form came with my box of Montgomery Inn sauce. I think I may just buy a whole slew of Mett's. Can't go wrong there, can ya?

Oh..and Goldstar over Skyline any day.

jcrisco at 1:46PM on 06/15/09

LaRosa's: A Tradition Cincinnatians Should Not Be Proud Of

La Rosas sucks.

Romundo's in Mt. Lookout square is the best in Cincinnasti

Ramundo's Pizzeria
3166 Linwood AveCincinnati,OH45208-2955
Local: 513-321-0978

vudutu at 9:22AM on 06/15/09

LaRosa's: A Tradition Cincinnatians Should Not Be Proud Of

But there sure is a lot of big city snobbery in this thread. I guess people living in New York, L.A. and Chicago have access to great food, but the rest of us (you know, all us little people down here in fly-over country), will be content with Cheese-Whiz on Ritz crackers and Hamburger Helper. And when *we* drink Pabst Blue Ribbon, we're not being ironic hipsters.

Cupajo at 4:41PM on 06/13/09

LaRosa's: A Tradition Cincinnatians Should Not Be Proud Of

I think a lot of the loyalty you see for LaRosa's is just based on tradition. It's always been their family's favorite, so there you go. But the quality has gone seriously downhill in recent years. Someone needs to come in and revive the brand.

Cupajo at 4:30PM on 06/13/09

LaRosa's: A Tradition Cincinnatians Should Not Be Proud Of

lol @ archie45

I lived in Cincinnati for 5 years and was never really impressed with most food from there. I will say though, I've had La Rosa's a few times that it was actually really good. If they would stop serving it at Kings Island and The Zoo where it sucks royally, it might not gross me out as much now. Either way, I learned to except mediocrity out of most things from Cincinnati. Sorry guys, I still love you but Louisville is so much better. haha ;)

Shamefree at 2:33PM on 06/12/09

LaRosa's: A Tradition Cincinnatians Should Not Be Proud Of

The pretentious snobbery is downright commical. Who, honestly, eats pizza and critiques it like its a fine wine??? (and I'm referring to the comments not the review)...

If I want something local I eat LaRosas.
If I want something cheap and quick I order Papa John's
If I want to go out and eat a pie I get the family together and we go to Dewey's...

I eat them all, they all taste good...to sit here and complain about the amount of seasoning in a piece of sausage that's swimming in cheese and sauce is, well, typical east side cincinnati d-bag mentallity.

Archie45 at 1:00PM on 06/12/09

LaRosa's: A Tradition Cincinnatians Should Not Be Proud Of

it's a shame you never got a chance to hit flying pizza. uber-nice NYC style - not in in the same park as larosas. talking major league vs class a

briterian at 10:16PM on 06/11/09

LaRosa's: A Tradition Cincinnatians Should Not Be Proud Of

@christin: Thanks for the inside info! As I said in the review, I thought the cappocola was the best meat I had at LaRosa's. Very interesting that it comes from a different supplier than the rest. As for your comments on the pan crust, you might be right that they did not give me the correct crust - that would explain a lot.

@everyone who suggested other foods: this is a pizza blog so that's all I wrote about here. My quick thoughts on other food in Cincinnati: I am a big fan of the chili and think the differences between Skyline and Goldstar are overblown; I can't comment on Camp Washington because their failure to open on Sundays has stopped me from trying it both times it would have been possible. Montgomery Inn does not smoke their ribs and the sauce is really sweet and overpowers the meat. They're not bad, but they're not worth the hefty price tag nor worthy of their reputation. Graeter's remains one of the best ice creams I've ever had.

@CabbyRam: Thanks for sticking up for LaRosa's. I do wonder how they deal with the congealing cheese problem with their deliveries. Or do you think some people don't mind it?

Daniel Zemans at 6:50PM on 06/11/09

LaRosa's: A Tradition Cincinnatians Should Not Be Proud Of

i think if you're born in a place you are more disposed to love the food from that place. up here in dayton, ohio, there is a chain called Marion's pizza. people from dayton are just as loyal to Marion's as most cincinnatians are to larosa's. being from toledo, i used to think Gino's was the best. we live in little old germantown, ohio, now (pop. 5K) and are lucky to have three hometown, non-chain pizza places.

kathie lucas at 3:36PM on 06/11/09

LaRosa's: A Tradition Cincinnatians Should Not Be Proud Of

I lived in Hamilton, a suburb of Cincinnati for almost 5 years. In my time there I tried LaRosa's not really impressed. BUT Hamilton had 3 local family run shops Chester's, Mililo's (SP?), and Richard's. Richard's was borderline OK. Chester's and Mililo's you could tell were family run and delicious. I believe Chester's had won the AOL Cincinnati CitySearch Award. All three of Hamilton's homegrown shops have been there for 50+ years.

tonecapo at 11:14AM on 06/11/09

LaRosa's: A Tradition Cincinnatians Should Not Be Proud Of

I'll go hungry before I'll eat a LaRosa's pizza. The Cincinnati area abounds in "resting on our laurels" restaurants, which I don't think could stay in business in many other cities. People patronize them because it's where they ate 30 years ago when they were in high school. I agree with others who've said Dewey's is the best pizza in the area. And sometimes my hubby and I drive all the way out to Fairfield to eat at an indy joint called Richard's. NYPD in Northside isn't bad, and it's cheap. But LaRosa's is so bad I'll even eat Papa Johns first.

ChloeA at 9:44AM on 06/11/09

LaRosa's: A Tradition Cincinnatians Should Not Be Proud Of

Love the Skline chili. Hate LaRosa's. It really sucks. They sell it at Kings Island and it is terrible.

kirkharrod at 8:55AM on 06/11/09

Come on in 'The Kitchn'

I was wondering if they added a street or something (always possible with Austin construction...)
Thanks for clearing that up conundrum!

sunshine6 at 5:23AM on 05/01/09

Kitchen stuff: I'd buy _ used, but would never buy used.

On my last visit, tracking down my BH, I picked up a heavy duty stainless steel ricer at the local hospice thrift store for $3 and was NEVER USED. I'm on the lookout for a good old school quality food mill, maybe they will have one next time, but their pricing system is so screwy good stuff is cheap and borderline junk is high priced. It seems they think if it's in the original box and lightly or never used it must not work well and not worth anything as the ricer was in the original box a bit worn by time but circa early 60's.

shipwreck at 1:44PM on 04/19/09

Kitchen stuff: I'd buy _ used, but would never buy used.

I have no problem with buying anything used....even purchased a coffee maker at the local thrift with no problems. My husband hasn't died yet. Bleach and Vinegar clean just fine...

I just purchased last week a Calphalon roasting pan for $10...that looked brand new! just a few scratches on the outside. They said they get some items from Target and I found it on their website for $50 - so I don't think it's Calphalon's top of the line, but still!
and I'd never have all the glass serving pieces I have if it weren't for thrift stores, yard sales and even "antique" stores.

farmkat at 11:35AM on 04/13/09

Kitchen stuff: I'd buy _ used, but would never buy used.

So where does one draw the line on someone else's things. Never, no way, no one? A hand-me down from your mother? Something your cousin says she/he never uses? Would the antique glass cake stand I bought in a store be a no-no? Not judging. Just surprised at the strong feelings.

lemons at 10:05AM on 04/13/09

Kitchen stuff: I'd buy _ used, but would never buy used.

GOT SO MUCH STUFF IN MY KITCHEN NOW, NO ROOM. DON'T BUY CHEEP KNIVES OR COOK WARE. BUY THE BEST AND YOUR GREAT, GREAT GRANDCHILDREN CAN USE THEM.

old chef at 9:37AM on 04/13/09

Kitchen stuff: I'd buy _ used, but would never buy used.

I generally don't go to garage sales or thrift shops -- too much cheap stuff that I don't need. But, if I do, if I can clean it, I'll buy it.

IndyGal at 9:16AM on 04/13/09

Kitchen stuff: I'd buy _ used, but would never buy used.

Being a thrifty college student means I love goodwill, the Y store, and other second hand shops. I think buying cast iron is a keen idea, as are plates and pans, but it totally depends on the condition of whatever it is, the price, and the condition of where I buy it.

As a matter of fact, I'm idly planning my wedding now, and I plan on, as part of the favor, giving everyone a tea cup and saucer to match my reception tea party theme. So I'll be going out of my way to look for those at second hand shops sometime soon.

Narwhal at 1:04PM on 04/09/09