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To Picco or not Picco

Posted by pdc, November 3, 2006 at 7:46 AM

Ed-

After reading your pizza list in Details, I was intrigued about Picco in Boston. The reviews I've read and heard vary wildly, so I'm having a difficult time deciding if it's worth visiting. From their website, it sounds like they're attempting to do the right things in terms of ingredients and dedication to the craft, but does the pizza stack up? Let's put it this way, if I have one night out for pizza this week, do I go to the original Regina's in the North End or give this newcomer (disregarding the ice cream for now) a shot?

-Pete

1 Comment | Tagged: Boston, Massachusetts, north end, picco, pizza, regina's

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Photo of the Day: Canine Prewash Cycle

What is it with dogs and dishwashers?

pdc at 8:31PM on 05/07/08

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Marcel Petit Comte!

pdc at 8:08PM on 12/03/07

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porterhouse. a little on the bloody side.

pdc at 2:29PM on 11/30/07

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Win Your Thanksgiving Turkey!

Frighten small children.

pdc at 12:48PM on 11/15/07

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Win Your Thanksgiving Turkey!

In the bird! In the bird!

pdc at 12:22PM on 11/14/07

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Win Your Thanksgiving Turkey!

The thigh. Oh, and the skin.

pdc at 1:02PM on 11/13/07

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Weekend Book Giveaway: 'The Elements of Cooking'

Seasoning! No matter how amazing the quality of the product is, you need to season it properly to make it taste good.

pdc at 8:27AM on 11/05/07

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What's Your Favorite Thanksgiving Food?

Stuffing. But only the stuffing that's cooked inside the bird where it gets all nice and moist. Otherwise, most stuffing's I've had tend to be too dry.

pdc at 12:48PM on 11/01/07

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What's Your Go-To Weekday Breakfast?

It's amazing that I can't eat the same thing for dinner within a 2 week span, but I can eat the same damn breakfast every single day. A bowl of cereal, always a combination of two different varieties. Currently, I'm working on Kashi Cinnamon Harvest along with Kashi Heart to Heart Oat Flakes and Wild Blueberry Clusters with soy milk. A glass of OJ always goes along with it. From start to finish, probably 5 minutes, with no major appliances or sharp utensils involved.

pdc at 4:25PM on 09/07/07

From Serious Eats: New York

Dean's Pizzeria: Semi-Serious

These types of places drive me nuts! I appreciate that they're at least trying to put out a good product, but while I can't speak for Dean's specifically, there are similar places up in the Boston area who are cut from the same cloth. They've been started not from a passion for the pie, but from a business plan. They're developed from the start to be rolled out as franchises, and they're very successful. They provide a decent place for a family to go for dinner, where the kids are happy because they're having pizza, and the parents can enjoy a nice glass of wine or a beer with their seemingly upscale and hand-crafted pie. But the pizza lacks soul! Like you said, there's no one with his blood, sweat, and tears in every piece of dough, agonizing over every single pie. It's passionless. My heart sinks every time I drive by the place, knowing how much better it could be.

pdc at 10:12AM on 07/10/07

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From Eating Out

Best Ice Cream in America's Best Ice Cream Town?

Of course Steve's is a pale shadow--it was sold many years ago, and Steve Herrell moved his operation to Northampton, MA, where he's been beloved for many years. Moving back in on Boston is only right.

rosasharne at 1:21PM on 06/22/08

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Pizza Hack: Broil Your Pies

I made this last night with very good results. Having a thin crust is imperative--because I didn't stretch it out enough, it was slightly doughy. Still delicious, though. AND quick.

Marilyn at 10:39AM on 06/22/08

From Eating Out

Best Ice Cream in America's Best Ice Cream Town?

I live in LA and still dream of Christina's...

Christina's all the way!

Foodwoolf at 4:32PM on 06/21/08

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Best Ice Cream in America's Best Ice Cream Town?

Come to the burbs, children. We have Kimballs, and Bedford Farms, Sullivans and Dairy Joy! You can work your way from one to the next on a tour that will make your eyes and your belly bulge out. But I have to say, Christina's rice pudding ice cream is one of my all time favorites. Once I can find a place to park my car.

challah at 2:31PM on 06/21/08

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Photo of the Day: Canine Prewash Cycle

That beagle looks pretty hefty, Ed. Now we know why....thanks for a great laugh though!

jacquelinec at 3:38PM on 05/12/08

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Photo of the Day: Canine Prewash Cycle

"Man's best friend helping out in the kitchen.........Priceless"

Boscompb at 12:47PM on 05/11/08

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Photo of the Day: Canine Prewash Cycle

I need a dishwasher to keep my rat/jack russell terrier mix at bay. She will take the food right out of my hand if I'm not vigilant.

AuntJone at 1:07PM on 05/09/08

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Photo of the Day: Canine Prewash Cycle

ha! my beagles do that too!

njeggy at 8:22PM on 05/08/08

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Photo of the Day: Canine Prewash Cycle

Ed,

I came late to this post, but I think our dogs must have been separated at birth. Coltrane, our lemon and white beagle, has a thing for walking on the dining room table to help clean the plates even prior to their removal. He's such a help that way.

Check out his profile here: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1015981578

As you can see, he's well-fed.

tcarman at 8:08PM on 05/08/08

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Photo of the Day: Canine Prewash Cycle

With a 3 legged found Beagle as the latest addition to our dog family, we have discovered that a passion for food is not reserved for the human family.Go for it, Brassie!

fewteeth at 2:45PM on 05/08/08