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Looks like this might one of the wing sauces for the Super Bowl tomorrow. Thinking of adding some szechuan peppercorns into the sauce for some added kick. The addition of tahini kind of reminds me of Dan Dan noodles.

Working construction all over the Bay area for 6-years I always found it very difficult to find a good deli for lunch. Sure there is Molinari but how often was I nearby. In NYC and surrounding area all the way to Philly there seems to be a good sandwich shop in every hood/town. Im just saying...this Nyer isnt ready to throw in the towel on the sandwich debate quite yet.

Aside from the average deli there is the Jewish deli that simply cannot be had in SF. Then there is Torrissi that has no equal. Porchetta is pretty impressive, Falafel at Azura or Alans street cart is sublime and the pork Gyro at BZ grill in Astoria is just porky perfection.

But SF has mission style burritos and In and Out so that is some major points for SF.

Great slide show and I absolutely love what the next generation have done with the new Nom Wah. I wish a few of my old favorites were still on the menu, but at least this has forced me to try new things.

@DMC; That pizza looks amazing. I've been thinking about getting some bromated flour ever since I heard that my favorite NH apizza is made with it. What do you think it does for your dough? Looks about perfect for that NYC slice style.

Another vote for Redamark's. And I don't even like Velveeta, but that picture looks devilishly delish.

I wanna try it, and am guessing it's awesome because every recipe I've tried of Kenji's is. But why did you omit any tumeric from the marinade? Every carts chix I eat at (Sammy's, Falafel King) is that orangey hue. I personally don't think tumeric tastes like much, but will probably throw some on just to feel streetside.

The biggest problem with Basil's is that while tasty is too expensive to feed my family of three. My 4-year old can take down a pie, my wife needs one and I really need 1 1/2. I''m looking at a $50 dinner, when I can get a decent pie to my house for $20.

Adam: Have you visited Da Franco's (21st st. & 24th ave) yet? It is in a horrible horrible location in the first floor of the 'cruise ship' condo building near the Park. But I made it there last week and while not destination worthy, I would have to put it in the tops in Astoria. Sort of it's own NY Neo style it is reminds me a cross of Rosario's and Ill Forno. And with a large 16" pie made with homemade mooz at $16 (or less if you get the Marinara pie) it fits my budget.

What a bunch of Malarkey! Bread ground, meat, and cheese are all available in many agrarian parts of the world today and would have also all be easily obtainable in many agrarian cultures as early as the 17th century (maybe a bit earlier).

I see that the post is in the spirit of fun, but it really comes from an ignorant US suburban viewpoint...and kinda annoys me. What would actually be interesting would be to actually go to a place with a healthy local agricultural system to actually make that cheeseburger from scratch.

Looks beautiful, but even with the discount this comes to $22/lb. With options locally at $13/lb I'll pass.

Good lost Adam. You can't hit them all, but I think this is a good round up. The omission of Rosario's for best pizza is one glaring omission. Malaguelta may be another, but it really is impossible to list every great option in this 'hood. I'm just wish our Asian offerings were more diverse.

Why is 'Little Egypt' totally absent from the list? Never make it to Steinway? I'd have to add Duzan, San Antonio Bakery II, Cedar Meat Market, and Malabar to name a few in the Steinway zone worth a visit.

I've heard further reports that the Yonkers location has gone downhill. Something about them adjusting to NY tastes??? Haven't verified, but this was the report from a very reliable source

Thumbs up here. Awesome NY style pies, with really only a very few pizzeria's equaling the quality representation of the style. I love the comfort factor of a straight up NYC slice and would take one any day over the Neo pies taking over in the press. So I am happy that Best Pizza is attempting and succeeding in taking the style to the next level. Ernie and Louie's is the only spot I can think of that matches up.

I too wish the meatball subs were twice as large, but I'm sure I could pay a couple bucks for a few extra meatballs. Unless the pricing is outrageous, which the sub isn't, I try to give the restaurant the benefit of the doubt. So I happily pay for an extra scoop.

This gets me thinking about my favorite inexpensive 'red sauce Italian' place. And that my absolute favorite just around the corner from me in Astoria stopped serving food a few months back. With that in mind, I've been looking for a replacement, and realized how difficult it is to find a top notch example of that style too. There has been plenty of authentic Italian going on, but not much attention to the American Italian style. I guess Torrisi is in that vain during lunch, but not so much at dinner. So...please someone open a place, or direct me to your favorite.