In Los Angeles, Fred 62's Jucy Lucy Is Like In-N-Out on Steroids
Chalk me up as another naysayer on the In-n-Out fries. Like salted cardboard.
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Slice Walk: Park Slope
I traded Park Slope for Los Angeles a couple of years ago, but I still pine for the pizza. Thanks for the walk down memory lane!
Although I can't argue with your slice analysis, my favorite whole pie was a meatball and peppers pie from Joe's on 7th (they make really tasty meatballs), and my favorite unusual slices were the ones on offer at Pino's.
Dear Slice: Can You Complete My Pizza Itinerary?
@Lance: I can't say I've tasted as far and as wide as you have, but I too have been on a quest for a great LA pizza. Mozza and Vito's are definitely high on my list.
Joe's in Santa Monica isn't bad but it's a bit too far for me to drive to on a whim. And it's nowhere near as good as the actual Joe's of Bleecker (or Joe's in Park Slope, or the original Joe's when they were on the corner of Bleecker & Carmine, which is the best of all possible Joe's!)
Definitely check out the pizzas at Bloom (go2bloom.com). I like the "lamb sausage & sweet peppers" and the "rosemary comte cheese and potato." Or if you want something more traditional, start with the plain (sauce/mozz/basil) and build from there.
For those times I don't want to wait for a spot at the bar at Mozza but want something similar, my fallbacks are Terroni on Beverly, Cube on La Brea (their whole menu is spectacular, but they're a little generous with the salt) and Little Dom's on Hillhurst.
I have yet to try Casa Bianca. Thanks for reminding me about it!
Oh - and if you do make it to Otto (and you really should) be sure to order the Sardinian Iced Tea and the Olive Oil Gelato. Both are worth going out of your way for.
Dear Slice: Can You Complete My Pizza Itinerary?
As a New Yorker living in Los Angeles, I cannot recommend the slices at Village Pizzeria on Larchmont.
Unlike NY pizzerias, they don't cook their pies all the way through. Instead, they pull them out still pale and partially cooked, until you order a slice, at which point they heat it for about 10 minutes to finish cooking it.
In my experience, this results in a slice that is scalding hot yet still tastes underdone.
I think you'd do OK if you ordered a whole pie from them, from scratch, but avoid the slices.
Deep-Fried Cheese-Stuffed Cheeseburger Made from Bacon
How to push that envelope? Serve it between two pancakes with a bit pat of maple butter.
Tough Pizza Critics on 'The Office'
But wait - it gets better: the Office producers have made it known that they try to incorporate real Scranton businesses into their episodes. And, evidently, there really is an Alfredo's Pizza Cafe in Scranton. Nice shout out!
I Like Flat Buns and I Cannot Lie
I realize I may be going out on a limb on this one, but I've enjoyed a "cheeseburger club" sandwich at a diner near Rockefeller Center. Three slices of toast, melted cheese, typical burger patty, bacon, lettuce and tomato. Somehow, the toast brings something to the party that the usual diner bun doesn't.
I wouldn't eat ALL or even MOST of my burgers this way, but it's a nice change of pace and definitely still a burger in my book.
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In Los Angeles, Fred 62's Jucy Lucy Is Like In-N-Out on Steroids
@Delinia It's a really good pickle.
There are many delicious things I miss from LA, but I think Fred 62 burgers top the list.
In Los Angeles, Fred 62's Jucy Lucy Is Like In-N-Out on Steroids
Gimme that Juicy Lucy animal style right now!
Cheers, TB.
In Los Angeles, Fred 62's Jucy Lucy Is Like In-N-Out on Steroids
oh i'm a BIG fan of in-n-out and i like my fries, animal style.
In Los Angeles, Fred 62's Jucy Lucy Is Like In-N-Out on Steroids
i like mcdonald fries. *shrugs* they taste good.
that burger sounds mighty tasty.. and lure? oh man... 17 for a burger is too much...
you know, if we could just get an In-n-Out here in NY. they coudl totally raise prices in accordance to the rent/food supplies prices here. i've never had one!
In Los Angeles, Fred 62's Jucy Lucy Is Like In-N-Out on Steroids
I really like the fries at In'N'Out. They are among my favorite.
In Los Angeles, Fred 62's Jucy Lucy Is Like In-N-Out on Steroids
That first picture of the burger really did nothing for me. Until I noticed that pickle on the side. My mouth immediately started watering! Is that because I'm pregnant or because it looks like a super yummy pickle?? Probably both.
In Los Angeles, Fred 62's Jucy Lucy Is Like In-N-Out on Steroids
I should have noted that I order the fries well done at In N Out, it does, as nater correctly points out, make all the difference.
In Los Angeles, Fred 62's Jucy Lucy Is Like In-N-Out on Steroids
I always order In-n-Out fries "well done". It makes all the difference. And I don't dislike Fred's fries, I usually have a green salad with my Juicy Lucy to avoid feeling like I ate a bowling ball.
Dear Slice: Can You Complete My Pizza Itinerary?
Vito's is actually pretty good, I put it almost on par with Joe's. They have a white pie with pesto that's amazing. Sauce is a little bland, but the rest of it's pretty good. Of course, it helps that they're within walking distance of me.
Dear Slice: Can You Complete My Pizza Itinerary?
People can grow to like anything...definitely pies over slices at Joe's or just about anywhere...maybe not DiFara's or Patsy's but that pie was perfect.I went to casa bianca after reading about it in Gold'd Weekly column but it was a major disappointment..just my opinion...now im starting to salivate, may have to try Vito's on La Cienega...been hearing about it lately.
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