Recent Comments

From Slice

First Look: 800 Degrees Neapolitan Pizzeria, Los Angeles

@Friday,football foodie...they use DiSefano mozz...definitely, a great addition to the LA pizza scene!

L.A. Pizza Maven at 1:19AM on 02/01/12

From Slice

Santa Monica, CA: Milo and Olive

@Kelly....nice! been there twice and thoroughly enjoyed the pies. I'll have to diversify my selections, though...the oily quality is also characteristic of Mozza pies...personally, i like it, though a bit less would probably be a good idea.

L.A. Pizza Maven at 4:41PM on 01/25/12

From Talk

There's gold...I mean Great Pizza near Yosemite!

@burger365..Well, i drove to Yosemite from Sonora ...at the most 2 hrs and we spent the day in the Park and returned for dinner at The Prospector...not terribly convenient for some people but also could be a stop after or before Yosemite. I like driving...
@Rjelli..they have at least 4 or 5 pizzas a day and a couple other entrees...the menu changes daily, i think. to each his own.

L.A. Pizza Maven at 3:27PM on 01/24/12

From Talk

There's gold...I mean Great Pizza near Yosemite!

@chime13...i sympathize with you if you lived in Cali at any time prior to the last 8-9 years. Since then I would concur with PommeDG. Definitely great pizza in SF and LA nowadays...thankfully...but in a rural area like Gold Country, The Prospector is worth the drive.

L.A. Pizza Maven at 11:36PM on 01/23/12

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There's gold...I mean Great Pizza near Yosemite!

Posted by L.A. Pizza Maven, January 23, 2012 at 1:05 AM

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Pizza Orgasmica in Santa Monica

Posted by L.A. Pizza Maven, January 18, 2012 at 7:36 PM

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Half successful Pizza Fire

Posted by L.A. Pizza Maven, October 29, 2011 at 9:57 PM

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Tide In, Tide Out: New Pizza Arrives In LA As An Old Fave Closes

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Recent Polls

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L.A. Pizza Maven answered "Chunks" to What type of sausage do you prefer on your pizza?

Poll posted by Adam Kuban, November 1, 2010 at 9:55 AM

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L.A. Pizza Maven answered "In the box in the fridge" to How do you store your leftover pizza?

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L.A. Pizza Maven answered "Yes. Bring it on" to Do Garlic and Mozzarella Belong Together on a Pizza?

Poll posted by Adam Kuban, August 2, 2010 at 9:55 AM

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L.A. Pizza Maven answered "During childhood" to When did you start loving pizza?

Poll posted by Adam Kuban, June 14, 2010 at 8:45 AM

Recent Quizzes

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L.A. Pizza Maven got 0% correct on Match the pizza-maker to the pizzeria he or she is most associated with

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L.A. Pizza Maven got 75% correct on Slice Quiz No. 1

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Recent Comments

From Slice

First Look: 800 Degrees Neapolitan Pizzeria, Los Angeles

@Friday,football foodie...they use DiSefano mozz...definitely, a great addition to the LA pizza scene!

L.A. Pizza Maven at 1:19AM on 02/01/12

From Slice

Santa Monica, CA: Milo and Olive

@Kelly....nice! been there twice and thoroughly enjoyed the pies. I'll have to diversify my selections, though...the oily quality is also characteristic of Mozza pies...personally, i like it, though a bit less would probably be a good idea.

L.A. Pizza Maven at 4:41PM on 01/25/12

From Talk

There's gold...I mean Great Pizza near Yosemite!

@burger365..Well, i drove to Yosemite from Sonora ...at the most 2 hrs and we spent the day in the Park and returned for dinner at The Prospector...not terribly convenient for some people but also could be a stop after or before Yosemite. I like driving...
@Rjelli..they have at least 4 or 5 pizzas a day and a couple other entrees...the menu changes daily, i think. to each his own.

L.A. Pizza Maven at 3:27PM on 01/24/12

From Talk

There's gold...I mean Great Pizza near Yosemite!

@chime13...i sympathize with you if you lived in Cali at any time prior to the last 8-9 years. Since then I would concur with PommeDG. Definitely great pizza in SF and LA nowadays...thankfully...but in a rural area like Gold Country, The Prospector is worth the drive.

L.A. Pizza Maven at 11:36PM on 01/23/12

From Talk

There's gold...I mean Great Pizza near Yosemite!

@PommeDG...Martin was trained and certified by the owner of the former Antica and head of VPN Americas...delish!

L.A. Pizza Maven at 10:44AM on 01/23/12

From Talk

Pizza Orgasmica in Santa Monica

Theyre in El Monte...I was wunderin' where ya got Gloria. I may be goin there tomorrow...i'll check out the garlic knots.

L.A. Pizza Maven at 11:09PM on 01/20/12

From Talk

Pizza Orgasmica in Santa Monica

Im open to your attempts...bring on the convincing!

L.A. Pizza Maven at 1:02AM on 01/20/12

From Talk

Pizza Orgasmica in Santa Monica

@AK...of course and the sauseege was molto bene
@Kelly B...good to hear youre on it! but that sounds like too much garlic for me! maybe if im there on a full moon!

L.A. Pizza Maven at 2:01PM on 01/19/12

From Slice

First Look: 800 Degrees Neapolitan Pizzeria, Los Angeles

keep on reading?" I'd prefer not to." will try the pizza this weekend...looks interesting...pricing seems rather hard to believe.

L.A. Pizza Maven at 8:20PM on 01/04/12

From Slice

Top This: Pizza Antica's Broccoli Rabe, Caciocavalo, Burrata and Chili Oil

Well, im not convinced...the crust looks almost matzoh-like..."I'll take Manhattan, the Bronx and Staten Island, Pizza too!" and wait for Antica Pizzzeria to reopen.

L.A. Pizza Maven at 12:27AM on 12/30/11

From Slice

Daily Slice: Fellini's Pizza, Atlanta

Im with ya, pizzablogger...pre-baked? why?

L.A. Pizza Maven at 1:50AM on 12/26/11

From Slice

8 Pizzas That Haunt My Dreams, 2011

Gotta sat that Santillo's pie looks damn awesome!

L.A. Pizza Maven at 9:04PM on 12/24/11

From Slice

Daily Slice: The Good Pizza, Los Angeles

Well, gotta say, Kelly, those 2 slices look damn good. Obviously not Neapolitan but I was referred there a few years ago but didnt write up it for Slice because i really was disappointed..the pizza was way too thick, topped with too much cheese and other toppings...but Nando was a very nice guy and i didnt feel like being critical...those slices look nothing like what i had...willl definitely go back soon. thanks for the news!

L.A. Pizza Maven at 2:36AM on 12/15/11

From Talk

Pizzeria Bianco - Recent Experiences?

Last time i was there, about a year and a half ago, Chris was not there and the pies were great!

L.A. Pizza Maven at 2:33PM on 12/03/11

From Slice

Di Fara: Rant and Response

great verbal joust AK and Girl Slice..hate to admit ive never been to Di Fara but pizza fanatic that i am, i dont think i'll object next time i make it back to the homeland to get there early and check it out...on another subject: great to see the friendly but passionate battle between you two!

L.A. Pizza Maven at 6:10PM on 11/18/11

From Slice

Daily Slice: Culina, Los Angeles

Interesting, Kelly....looks good but it will probably be awhile before im hangin at the 4 Seasons...

L.A. Pizza Maven at 5:34PM on 11/02/11

From Chicago

Chicago Essential: Great Lake

The crust on those pies looks great! Very reminiscent of Mozza's crusts. MMMMMMMMMmmmmmmmmm!!!!!!! Gotta get to Chicago soon!

L.A. Pizza Maven at 2:29PM on 10/26/11

From Slice

Ed's Cosmic Pizza Blab: Cheese

Anyone here familiar with the term "high blood pressure?" That said, i do like a bit of saltiness..Mozza's pies are perfection for me and Ms Silverton's menu items generally do not lack salt. But i hope you all restrain yourselves when adding salt to your pies or anything else...who wants to read the obituary of a fellow pizza lover.

L.A. Pizza Maven at 9:00PM on 10/21/11

From Slice

Daily Slice: Olio Pizzeria & Café, Los Angeles

Kelly, glad you finally got a chance to taste quality pizza...Brad is beautiful human being, humble, passionate and friendly...and he makes great pizza...i just wish i could get by his place more often!

L.A. Pizza Maven at 4:24PM on 10/20/11

From Slice

Rome: Pizzarium

Dear God, Nick...these images are unbearable! Look at all these gorgeous hunks of pizza...and my doctor just told me ive got to lose weight...wheres my ticket to Rome?

L.A. Pizza Maven at 4:21PM on 10/20/11

From Recipes

Cook the Book: Nancy Silverton's Pizza Dough 

Looks like its time for another Mozzafication..had a monstrously good Margherita with their killer sausage 2 weeks ago...mmmmmmmm!

L.A. Pizza Maven at 4:31PM on 10/14/11

From Slice

Daily Slice: Papa's Pizza, Milford, Connecticut

thats a great lookin' pie! would love to see a 16"er for $12 here in LA!

L.A. Pizza Maven at 7:46PM on 10/12/11

From Slice

Daily Slice: Pizza Rustica at Bklyn Larder, NYC

Yeah, i'd tap that shit!

L.A. Pizza Maven at 6:33PM on 10/06/11

From Slice

Daily Slice: Xlixe, Los Angeles

Kelly, sometimes ya just gotta suck it up and take one for the team...hang in there.

L.A. Pizza Maven at 6:32PM on 10/06/11

From Slice

Daily Slice: Xlixe, Los Angeles

yes, i second Sky High! thanks, Kelly, for saving me the mileage and the calories! I'll be in Little Tokyo this weekend..i'll stick to the Ramen!

L.A. Pizza Maven at 12:59PM on 10/06/11

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There's gold...I mean Great Pizza near Yosemite!

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Orange County, California: Pizza e Vino

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Pizza Icon Heads West?

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Anthony Bourdain's Chicago pizza adventure

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Bonello's New York Pizza, San Pedro CA

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Oakland: Pizzaiolo Wuz Robbed

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NY & C(hicago) Pizza: Fugheddaboutit!

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Pizzeria Gialina and a Summer of Super Slices in San Francisco

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Pizzeria Picco: Wallowing in a Bay of Pizza

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A16, San Francisco

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Tony's Pizza Napoletana: Pizza Paradise in SF

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Naples Comes to Seattle

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Antica Pizzeria: A Culinary Oasis in a Pizza Desert

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Bollini's Pizzeria Making Worthy Neapolitan Pies in Monterey Park, California

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Polls

From Slice

L.A. Pizza Maven answered "Chunks" to What type of sausage do you prefer on your pizza?

Poll posted by Adam Kuban, November 1, 2010 at 9:55 AM

From Slice

L.A. Pizza Maven answered "In the box in the fridge" to How do you store your leftover pizza?

Poll posted by Adam Kuban, August 9, 2010 at 9:55 AM

From Slice

L.A. Pizza Maven answered "Yes. Bring it on" to Do Garlic and Mozzarella Belong Together on a Pizza?

Poll posted by Adam Kuban, August 2, 2010 at 9:55 AM

From Slice

L.A. Pizza Maven answered "During childhood" to When did you start loving pizza?

Poll posted by Adam Kuban, June 14, 2010 at 8:45 AM

From Slice

L.A. Pizza Maven answered "I dip it in olive oil" to Do you eat and/or dip your pizza crusts?

Poll posted by Adam Kuban, March 15, 2010 at 8:25 AM

From Slice

L.A. Pizza Maven answered "Yes! Pizza needs some charring" to Do you like a 'charred' pizza, or do you consider it 'burned'?

Poll posted by Adam Kuban, March 8, 2010 at 8:15 AM

From Slice

L.A. Pizza Maven answered "New York thin crust" to What's Your Favorite Style of Pizza

Poll posted by Adam Kuban, January 11, 2010 at 10:00 AM

From Slice

L.A. Pizza Maven answered "Two slices" to How many slices in a pizza lunch?

Poll posted by Adam Kuban, December 16, 2009 at 7:00 AM

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Quizzes

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L.A. Pizza Maven got 0% correct on Match the pizza-maker to the pizzeria he or she is most associated with

Quiz posted by Adam Kuban, August 27, 2010 at 3:55 PM

From Slice

L.A. Pizza Maven got 75% correct on Slice Quiz No. 1

Quiz posted by Adam Kuban, February 10, 2010 at 3:55 PM

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Favorite foods: pizza, shrimp parmiagiano at Vincent's(at least, years ago), pastrami on rye, roast pork chow fun,

Last bite on earth: Mozza margherita w/ sausage