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2 Brothers Domaine DuPage makes me sing in French - and I don't even speak French!
Served: Your Waitress Gets Reprimanded
Is that chocolate custard with pb whipped cream going to be on the menu for a while - or was it a special? I must try it!
Sugar Rush: Feed Your Soul Cookies
Their peanut butter cookies are amazing. Its totally worth getting out to Jersey City for fresh ones. Stop at Taqueria Downtown while you're there and your lunch break will be a successful one.
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If I Could Only Eat at One NYC Pizzeria (Other Than Di Fara), What Would It Be?
Why not hit a Scott's Pizza Tour? The walking tour hits three spots and the bus tour (Sundays only) hits four. If you're gonna spend 30 minutes each way going to Queens and an hour eating, what's another hour on the walking tour? I've been on both tours and the variety of slices is great (on the last bus tour I took, we hit 2 coal ovens, a sicilian stop and one of the artisanal joints).
In the interest of full disclosure, I am a friend of Scott's, but I've been on the tour with non-friends who absolutely loved it. He's got a perfect five star rating on Yelp and is the number 2 NYC activity on Trip Advisor (take that, lady liberty).
Anywho, that's my $.02 - you may now return to your regularly scheduled slice enjoyment.
Win Tickets to Blue Point Brewing Company's 10th Anniversary in Long Island
2 Brothers Domaine DuPage makes me sing in French - and I don't even speak French!
Served: Your Waitress Gets Reprimanded
Is that chocolate custard with pb whipped cream going to be on the menu for a while - or was it a special? I must try it!
Sugar Rush: Feed Your Soul Cookies
Their peanut butter cookies are amazing. Its totally worth getting out to Jersey City for fresh ones. Stop at Taqueria Downtown while you're there and your lunch break will be a successful one.
Openings: Varasano's Pizzeria, Atlanta
Like unpocojmoney, I had a similar experience on a visit to ATL. If he can get his staff to turn out the pies at or near the quality he was producing in his home, there will be a new joint to discuss in the pantheon of pizza greatness.
Fire Severely Damages Coney Island Totonno's
Just caught the 6 o'clock NBC 4 news by accident. The lead story was Totonno's. Damage looks extensive. Major bummer.
Brooklyn Grimaldi's vs. Texas Grimaldi's
I ate at Patsy Grimaldi's in Scottsdale, AZ and found no lack of char. I took a picture of the pie, but unfortunately not the upskirt. You can see the charring on the cornicione, however. Flickr Pic
Coal-Oven Pizzerias Nationwide
Had pizza last night at Cassie's in Englewood, NJ. They most definitely use a coal oven. They have a sister location in Orangeburg, NY. Both could be considered NYC area - but should at least be on the national map.
Apart Pizza Company Has Its Own Style, and That Style Is Good
On a recommendation from a friend, I checked out Apart on my last Chicago visit. I was very disappointed and found it to be only slightly better than frozen pizza. The piles of cheap mozzarella overwhelmed the wimpy crust - which didn't get the least bit crispy.
As a former Chicagoan, I thoroughly enjoy Daniel's reports. That being said, he's missed the boat with this one...
Weekend Book Giveaway: 'American Cheeses'
213 comments and still no one has mentioned the ultimate American Artisanal cheese: Cheese Whiz! MMMMM!!!
New York CityArea Coal-Oven Pizzerias
Though not in New York, Grimaldi's Hoboken has a coal oven and would fit on this map.
Coal-Oven Pizzerias Nationwide
Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza has a new location in my 'hood:
http://www.anthonyscoalfiredpizza.com/pinellas.html
Also some new locations in the Miami area: http://www.anthonyscoalfiredpizza.com/miami_dade.html
New York CityArea Coal-Oven Pizzerias
Here it be, baby.First, let's get real, who normally goes and gets a pie for lunch at work. It's more about the name of yor blog, a SLICE--first. Your epicurian advice is on the money for the most part, but it still costs too much money! Yet, it is a valuable and worthy service. Back to Westchester and the Bx. I'll throw you one I like a lot, if you do, we'll go from there. If not, whatever....
Gino's Pizzeria, 439 South Broadway, about a mile over the Bx/Yonkers boarder.You'll need a car unless you like to take the 1 and the bus. People from all over Yonkers, including the PoPO stop for a bite at this little hole in the wall that serves ONLY pizza, no heros, etc. Yeah, it's street pizza by the slice, but it's primo.Just tell Joe or Tony how you like it, and tell them Teddy sent you. Enjoy
New York CityArea Coal-Oven Pizzerias
Pizzaroti: I need help! Got any to give?!?
New York CityArea Coal-Oven Pizzerias
Hey Adam, enjoy your site, but have a serious eats "beef" for you. "Splain how Yonkers, second biggest city in NYS, with a big Italian pop, and with plenty of restaurants, and pizza joints doesn't even have a section in your map, but LI does? Forget Yonkers, all of Westchester is missing. You're kiddin', right! I know you throw us a bone here and there. But you can't be saying we got to go to Mt. Vernon or Mamaroneck for a decent slice. If you need help say so. And don't throw us that second hand Tontonos as a sop! You're better than that.
If I Could Only Eat at One NYC Pizzeria (Other Than Di Fara), What Would It Be?
Oh, Totonno's if they're open. Just bite the bullet and head to Coney.
If I Could Only Eat at One NYC Pizzeria (Other Than Di Fara), What Would It Be?
I haven't done most of these, but Joe's of Bleeker shouldn't be the other NYC pie. I liked even John's more, and Patsy's blows it away.
Coal-Oven Pizzerias Nationwide
Max's Coal Oven Pizzeria in Atlanta (owned by Concentrics Restaurants--a small but growing empire of concept restaurants) is fairly recently opened. http://www.maxsatl.com/
If I Could Only Eat at One NYC Pizzeria (Other Than Di Fara), What Would It Be?
Vic's Pizza Gravesend Brooklyn, meatball hero with sauce one of a kind. Made by Vic's mom supposedly in the kitchen. small place, but old school square slices that make you feel well. Considering the fact that L&B squares seem smaller nowadays than back in the glorious 1980's, Vic's is a nice sized square.
If I Could Only Eat at One NYC Pizzeria (Other Than Di Fara), What Would It Be?
@paulie: Sac's? Looks like it
If I Could Only Eat at One NYC Pizzeria (Other Than Di Fara), What Would It Be?
If I had to recommend another NY pizza joint besides DiFara, I wouldn't be too enthusiastic about *anywhere* that I've been. It really also depends, where is this visitor coming from, and what are their expectations? How discriminating are they? What kind of pizza have they had before?
First of all at DiFara's the pizza will be fabulously great, unless he cooks it in the top oven. I've consistently had inferior slices from the top oven. The crust is either not hardened enough by the cooking, or it turns into a 'cracker' without browning.
I enjoyed Sal & Carmine's but I reserve judgment if I have occasion to get a whole pie rather than a slice. It is still not the pizza I recall from my childhood outside of Boston, which was cooked by Italian immigrants in DeMarco's generation (all now long-retired).
Bleecker St pizza is my current top favorite in Manhattan, but *only* for the regular slice, not the wretched "Nonna Maria" stuff (contrary to what some people with bad taste say). The regular slice is pretty good, not great. There is something slightly off-putting about it, but anyway, NYC is totally bereft of good pizza.
I haven't been to the original Patsy's in a few years, but even then I found it was not as good as it was a few years earlier. I've heard good things (first hand) about Totonno's but haven't made the trek yet.
Artichoke Basille is ok, not great. It was inconsistent when I was going there. I want to support them but I think I threw away a few regular slices which were barely edible. I don't know if they use the same dough recipe as DiFara but if they do, then either their technique is bad or inconsistent or their oven is not hot enough. I cannot for the life of me order one of those steakhouse creamed spinach slices.
Most of my pizza experience is in greater Boston, where pizza like DiFara was the norm and not the exception, minus the "messy" artisinal aspect which I do like because it is quirky and great. I live in NY now and I find it amazing that NYers put up with such terrible pizza from almost every single place; and reflect on how sad it is that only DiFara still exists. Granted it is the same in Boston now, too, and doubtless many other places. Don't even mention Chicago, yuck!!!
I think the generation of Italian immigrants who made pizza in the 60s and 70s had enough knowledge and connections back in the old country to get the right ingredients. And I think now the people making pizza just don't care.
If I Could Only Eat at One NYC Pizzeria (Other Than Di Fara), What Would It Be?
Yes I also hate Artichoke and fail to see what all the fuss is about. There is a perfectly fabulous slice 2 blocks away at Mariella's on 3rd and 16th.
If I Could Only Eat at One NYC Pizzeria (Other Than Di Fara), What Would It Be?
I've always thought of the l&b square as a kind of a hybrid between the two since it tastes (and looks from above) more like a grandma than a sicilian even if it is a thicker than the standard. Hell, my favorite grandma slice in my neighborhood is even thicker than those are (and yes, they list it as grandma on the menu).
christ, now I have to check out new park too. thanks for getting that in my head.
If I Could Only Eat at One NYC Pizzeria (Other Than Di Fara), What Would It Be?
ill throw down another vote for artichoke!
If I Could Only Eat at One NYC Pizzeria (Other Than Di Fara), What Would It Be?
I've had some disappointing pizza at Sac's in the past, but the pizza in this picture makes me want to run out and try it again - really gorgeous looking pie there. I will definitely have to check it out again to see if what I experienced was just a fluke or what.
If I Could Only Eat at One NYC Pizzeria (Other Than Di Fara), What Would It Be?
I only went to Louie and Ernie's once, but it was great. I don't like any of the other suggestions except Patsy's in Harlem. As stated, due to inconsistencies, you often get an inferior pie at Patsy's. Too bad La Marionetta isn't around anymore. It was the best in NYC.
If I Could Only Eat at One NYC Pizzeria (Other Than Di Fara), What Would It Be?
@engmcmuffin: Nope, a grandma slice is not the same as a sicilian slice. If I say so myself, we described the difference pretty well at this link...
@pauliegee and mike: for some reason, I have been thinking about New Park since I saw this post in the first place. I've gotta go there really soon... :)
If I Could Only Eat at One NYC Pizzeria (Other Than Di Fara), What Would It Be?
Definitely L&B Spumoni Gardens for their Sicilian slices or pies!
If I Could Only Eat at One NYC Pizzeria (Other Than Di Fara), What Would It Be?
A-f**kin'-men, Mike. Best traditional NY slice in the city. Or anywhere for that matter. And it goes great with their fruit punch.
Ciao,
Paulie Gee
If I Could Only Eat at One NYC Pizzeria (Other Than Di Fara), What Would It Be?
@passion4pizza. I've never really used the term "grandma slice", so maybe I'm incorrect in my usage...but i thought it applies to the square slices at L&B.
Heres the link to the Slice review.
If I Could Only Eat at One NYC Pizzeria (Other Than Di Fara), What Would It Be?
@Sloppy and EngMc: Have I been out of Brooklyn too long? When did L&B start serving Grandma's?
If I Could Only Eat at One NYC Pizzeria (Other Than Di Fara), What Would It Be?
What you are looking for is New Park pizza on cross bay blvd in howard beach. they have brick oven pizza that is not houty touty bull.
If you come into jfk it is right there.
If I Could Only Eat at One NYC Pizzeria (Other Than Di Fara), What Would It Be?
i'm with Sloppy and EngMc
Totonno's and/or S&B
you can get square slices at DiFara's
but Totonno's is in a great retarded neighborhood, and he'd have a better experience overall. more of the same at S&B
If I Could Only Eat at One NYC Pizzeria (Other Than Di Fara), What Would It Be?
JUSt a few
NY SLICE...joe's pizza, vinnie vincenz among others
neapolitan...keste
coal oven...patsy in east harlem (NOT any other patsy's)
gianluca
pizzaandcoffee.com
If I Could Only Eat at One NYC Pizzeria (Other Than Di Fara), What Would It Be?
L&B Spumoni Gardens. Especially for the grandma slices.
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Why not hit a Scott's Pizza Tour? The walking tour hits three spots and the bus tour (Sundays only) hits four. If you're gonna spend 30 minutes each way going to Queens and an hour eating, what's another hour on the walking tour? I've been on both tours and the variety of slices is great (on the last bus tour I took, we hit 2 coal ovens, a sicilian stop and one of the artisanal joints).
In the interest of full disclosure, I am a friend of Scott's, but I've been on the tour with non-friends who absolutely loved it. He's got a perfect five star rating on Yelp and is the number 2 NYC activity on Trip Advisor (take that, lady liberty).
Anywho, that's my $.02 - you may now return to your regularly scheduled slice enjoyment.