i love pizza

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: osubuckeye4
Date: March 02, 2015 at 12:06 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/i-love-pizza.50414/

crazycroat57 said:
My personal favorite in Chicago is Gino's East off the North end of Michigan. What is a real Chicago native's thought's on that OSU?
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Gino's East has turned into a bit of a tourist trap over the decades. Their pizza used to be consistantly great, but I've found that as they've expanded out to the suburbs and into the frozen foods asiles of local groceries, their quality has dropped a bit. It's still a fine example of deep dish pizza though and the last time I went there their quality seemed better than previous visits.
I've found that Lou Malnatti's has started to take the same turn over the years. Used to hands down be my favorite place, but the more locations they add, the more the quality varies on each dining experience.
I really don't make it down to the city as much as I used too in my younger days, so don't take my opinion for gospel on this.
Best deep dish pizza that I've had in Chicago though was from Bacino's in Lincoln Park. I've heard good things about Pequod's on Clybourn, but haven't had the chance to head down there though.
If you want to go for value... I think that Bacci Pizzeria down in the South Loop is the best location. You get a slice of pizza that is about the size of Antonio Silva's head, with a drink, for $5. (EDIT: I just looked it up on Google and they closed... maybe it's because they weren't making any money on their $5 lunch special)

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: Oldwardog
Date: March 02, 2015 at 12:15 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/i-love-pizza.50414/

One of the best slices I have had anywhere, the Picante at Five50 Pizza at Aria in Vegas, Ghost chili Salami, Shishito, Calabrian Chile, and roasted sweet peppers.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: coreymb
Date: March 02, 2015 at 12:19 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/i-love-pizza.50414/

Anyone in chi go to burts. Depending where you live it could be a hike, but well worth it. Best in chicagoland.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: osubuckeye4
Date: March 02, 2015 at 12:30 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/i-love-pizza.50414/

coreymb said:
Anyone in chi go to burts. Depending where you live it could be a hike, but well worth it. Best in chicagoland.
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I've heard nothing but good things about Burt's Place.
I've always meant to get out there. Morton Grove isn't too far of a drive for me.
There are hundreds of places that I've yet to visit, so take my recommendation/synopsis with a grain of salt. It's by no means comprehensive.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: redstar
Date: March 02, 2015 at 12:37 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/i-love-pizza.50414/

It's really (really) hard to pick one favorite. I can do it by neighborhood though.
I guess if I had to choose, last pizza on earth type decision, it would be Totono's in Coney Island.
Generations old, family operated, hole in the wall, seats maybe 25 ppl.
When the old man was alive it was like watching a maestro.
More than once I've been in there waiting to order, or already eating, he'd look over his shoulder, see all the people, and shout to his wife; "that's it, lock the door. Everyone in here eats, but no more people."
I loved that crotchety old f---.
Pizza is still off the Hook. Haven't been there in too long though.
When I still lived in Bay Ridge (and was newly married), the wife & I would bike down to coney.
Hit Totono's, watch a Cyclones game (Mets single A team), then chill at Ruby's bar on the boardwalk (great raw clams/ice cold beer). God, I miss those days.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: Flound
Date: March 02, 2015 at 05:51 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/i-love-pizza.50414/

http://salvatorespizza.ca
Thin crust. They won't put more than three toppings no matter how much you beg. Great cannoli and if you're not into pizza, even one of the biancos, the meatball hero is an awesome sandwich.
The Lombardia....

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: redstar
Date: March 02, 2015 at 06:14 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/i-love-pizza.50414/

Ok, didn't even know any of them had websites.
http://www.totonnosconeyisland.com/
http://www.spumonigardens.com/outgoing
http://slice.seriouseats.com/archives/2012/03/arturos-coal-oven-pizza-greenwich-village-nyc.html

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: coreymb
Date: March 02, 2015 at 06:25 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/i-love-pizza.50414/

osubuckeye4 said:
I've heard nothing but good things about Burt's Place.
I've always meant to get out there. Morton Grove isn't too far of a drive for me.
There are hundreds of places that I've yet to visit, so take my recommendation/synopsis with a grain of salt. It's by no means comprehensive.
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Its subjective, really. But man, come april, burts will be my first stop. The crust is off the wall.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: CopperHeart
Date: March 04, 2015 at 05:12 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/i-love-pizza.50414/

This is highly subjective, of course.
I love the Westport Pizzeria, in Connecticut, because they use lots of hot melty high quality cheese.
As a matter of fact, to enhance most pizzas, I ask for thin crust and extra cheese.
Around here, people swear by Frank Pepe, but I swear their crust is too damn thin and not soft at all. That detracts from the experience, as does too many ingredients.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: JW1978
Date: March 04, 2015 at 05:24 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/i-love-pizza.50414/

coreymb said:
Its subjective, really. But man, come april, burts will be my first stop. The crust is off the wall.
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I've heard of it, but never been there. I'll have to give it a go one of these weekends.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: CopperHeart
Date: March 04, 2015 at 05:39 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/i-love-pizza.50414/

This thread inspired me.
This is happening after kickboxing tonight:

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: coreymb
Date: March 05, 2015 at 12:41 AM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/i-love-pizza.50414/

osubuckeye4 said:
I've heard good things about Pequod's on Clybourn, but haven't had the chance to head down there though.
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Burt started pequods actually.
JW1978 said:
I've heard of it, but never been there. I'll have to give it a go one of these weekends.
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Call ahead with a reservation and tell them what you want and when you come in to eat, itll be ready. They prefer to do it that way.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: CopperHeart
Date: March 05, 2015 at 12:45 AM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/i-love-pizza.50414/

Tonight's pizza was good but let's just say that gluten (wheat) crust is much better than gluten-free.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: BRF
Date: March 05, 2015 at 12:55 AM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/i-love-pizza.50414/

Not really any upscale, good pizzerias in my area. Mostly chains. Dominos mostly. I hate Little Caesers. Pizza Pizza is not very good either, although i think it is a big step up from Lil' caesers.
There was one little pizza shop at a strip mall near my house but the guy was a bit of a d---, a small pizza was like 16 dollars and they weren't anything special for the price. Pizza had like 6 slices of pepperoni on it and the sauce was watery and tasted like pure tomatoes. You'd wait 15 minutes to get ripped off and feel disappointed
Not surprised that place is gone.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: osubuckeye4
Date: March 05, 2015 at 09:26 AM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/i-love-pizza.50414/

BRF said:
Not really any upscale, good pizzerias in my area. Mostly chains. Dominos mostly. I hate Little Caesers. Pizza Pizza is not very good either, although i think it is a big step up from Lil' caesers.
There was one little pizza shop at a strip mall near my house but the guy was a bit of a d---, a small pizza was like 16 dollars and they weren't anything special for the price. Pizza had like 6 slices of pepperoni on it and the sauce was watery and tasted like pure tomatoes. You'd wait 15 minutes to get ripped off and feel disappointed
Not surprised that place is gone.
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Little Caesers.... I can't figure out if their quality has dramatically gone downhill over the last 20-25 years, or, if I only liked it when I was 8 because I was 8 and didn't know any better.
For the big chains, Domino's isn't terrible. I feel like their pizza has improved over the years.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: Brick
Date: March 05, 2015 at 11:27 AM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/i-love-pizza.50414/

osubuckeye4 said:
Little Caesers.... I can't figure out if their quality has dramatically gone downhill over the last 20-25 years, or, if I only liked it when I was 8 because I was 8 and didn't know any better.
For the big chains, Domino's isn't terrible. I feel like their pizza has improved over the years.
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You are right about Little Caesars, I have a feeling it was *** all along but we didn't know any better because we were kids, and parents just bought it because it was cheap.
Domino's did a major product revamp a few years back, it's still not high-end pizza but is actually much improved over the college-dorm-cardboard it used to be. Probably closer to a Papa John's type now. It's actually a pretty interesting and risky business move and marketing campaign that paid off big time, they admitted their pizza sucked (right there in their TV ads) and they did something about it. That got some attention.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: CopperHeart
Date: March 05, 2015 at 12:00 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/i-love-pizza.50414/

Brick said:
You are right about Little Caesars, I have a feeling it was *** all along but we didn't know any better because we were kids, and parents just bought it because it was cheap.
Domino's did a major product revamp a few years back, it's still not high-end pizza but is actually much improved over the college-dorm-cardboard it used to be. Probably closer to a Papa John's type now. It's actually a pretty interesting and risky business move and marketing campaign that paid off big time, they admitted their pizza sucked (right there in their TV ads) and they did something about it. That got some attention.
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I've always liked Papa John's because of their butter sauce.
Pizza Hut for some reason always seemed to have overcooked crust bathed in pepperoni lard.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: THE FIRST
Date: March 05, 2015 at 04:01 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/i-love-pizza.50414/

There are plenty of pizzas that are not good enough
. When I eat pizza in a restaurant I need to have good recommendation and see for myself how it's done. Other then that The pizza I make is the best of all.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: princecharlestampon
Date: March 05, 2015 at 04:17 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/i-love-pizza.50414/

Friday night is homemade pizza or calzone night. LOVVVVE PIZZA.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: redd1
Date: March 05, 2015 at 06:32 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/i-love-pizza.50414/

I have to say that I am not a big pizza snob. As long as the crust has a good chew and the toppings are plenty I am pretty good.