Originally Posted By Lisann22 Being I can't find one here in JoJah. Tell me about your best experience. I want details people on why it's so dang good as I'm going to attempt to make my own flippin' pizza to cure my cravings!
Originally Posted By Pixie Glitter <----barely resisting the temptation to wax poetic about Pizza Hut.
Originally Posted By ecdc The round-up at Rusted Sun Pizzeria. <a href="http://www.rustedsunpizzeria.com/" target="_blank">http://www.rustedsunpizzeria.com/</a> Read that description - it's amazing!
Originally Posted By trekkeruss Funny you should mention pizza, because that was the subject of latest "The Best Thing I Ever Ate" Food Network show.
Originally Posted By Liberty Belle The Al Funghi from a place here called Pizza Capers...mmmm. Mushroom, camembert, chorizo, ham, garlic and herbs. Now I want some!
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo My great grandmother's. She was born in Scicily and moved to North Beach when she was 4. Most Americans would not recognise what she made as pizza because it was traditional scicilian. She would poke the meats and fish, and veg into the dough, so even the dough would soak up the flavour, then put the sauce on (she always started her pasta/pizza suace from scratch at 4 in the morning and it would be ready at 4 in the afternoon), and then 7 varieties of cheeses. It was to die for. Otherwise, I would go with a little deli I once went to in chicago. If it is commercial chains, then I like Domino's, but that is not really pizza.
Originally Posted By BlueDevilSF Best pizza I ever had? Hands down, it's from Punch Pizza. It's Neapolitan-style (and certified authentic as such).
Originally Posted By u k fan Commercial brands? It has to be Sloppy Guiseppe from Pizza Express. Other than that it's gotta be homemade!!!
Originally Posted By Ursula Joe Peeps. <a href="http://joepeeps.com/" target="_blank">http://joepeeps.com/</a> Yes, I am talking about the 5,969 calorie pizza. Any place that puts (Ugh!) after anchovies on a menu is a hero in my book.
Originally Posted By Sara Tonin Pizzeria Luigi in San Diego...best Greek and Italian style pizza in the known universe. The place looks like somewhere you wouldn't want to eat, but it's wonderful.
Originally Posted By hopemax The best pizza, I have had was from The Pie Pizzaria in Utah. We ate at the one in Ogden, near Weber St. I am not a huge fan of NY style pizza, too hard to eat...and Chicago deep dish can be too much crust at times. So YMMV. If anyone knows any good pizza in the Denver area, let me know. I've basically suffering "good pizza" withdrawls since we left Washington. Not that what we got there was anything special. Just Little Caesars, but the manager was a great manager and so his pizzas were always prepared well. In AZ we went straight cheap. But here, we've tried many, many types and not much success. We had good pizza at Anthony's downtown, but when we tried the one near where we live, it wasn't good.
Originally Posted By FiveBearRugs Chainwise, Round Table Pizza... Local, I'd go for Rocco's Pizzeria in Walnut Creek, CA...not sure if you ever went there when you were still in the Bay, Lisann... Now there's another local restaurant called Skipolini's...I haven't had them (yet) and they're supposed to be really good...annnnnd, they have a pizza that's been proven to induce labor.
Originally Posted By Lisann22 Why do these pizzas make them the best. Not just names and locations - WHY?
Originally Posted By Ursula Joe Peeps is the best because the cheese just OOOZES around when you try and get a slice. The crust isn't too thick but it supports the sauce and the cheese/topping just well enough to do the trick. The sauce tastes homemade and not just like tomato paste. You have to call in an order two to three hours in advance. We call at 9 am for a lunchtime delivery by 1 pm at work. (They are THAT good!) In the AM when we drive by on the way to work, the chefs can be seen in the window making the dough for tomorrow's pizzas. The restaurant has two tables. Everyone takes it to go. The white walls of the pick-up area is covered in black Sharpee notes of how much people love the place. When you are done with a Joe Peep's pizza, you either have to nap sitting up or at least make sure you are in an upright position to avoid indigestion. The tomatoes are so fresh, the acid can be bothersome at times. Need I say more?
Originally Posted By Jim in Merced CA Little Star Pizza in San Francisco The crust is deep-dish style, and has a soft, yet crunchy texture. They seem to use larger, crushed tomatoes, plus lots of mozzarella cheese, and wonderful toppings. The ambiance is a bit...too hip for its own good, but you can also order to go. But it is mighty tasty. <a href="http://www.littlestarpizza.com/address1.html" target="_blank">http://www.littlestarpizza.com...ss1.html</a> Just saw a 'Best Thing I Ever Tasted - Pizza' on Food Network last night. Lots of good places.
Originally Posted By iamsally Great explanation Ursula. Sounds a lot like my favorite; Gianni's on Lighthouse Drive in Monterey, CA. So much meat you cannot see the crust. And a homemade sauce that they keep in gallon containers. Cheese that does not quit. (I do have to say that while still yummy; I have been eating there since 1974 and it is not as good as it was.) Used to be just a walk-up take-out. Then they added a small dining area. Now it takes up most of a city block with live entertainment on weekends. They still throw the dough in the window of the old take-out part. I will say the very best is my own taco pizza. DS35 requests it on his birthdays. Yeast crust with refried beans and taco meat and cheese. After baking add lots of lettuce, fresh tomatoes and crunchy tortilla chips. Everybody raves about this.
Originally Posted By beamerdog Hands down: Pizza by Elizabeths Read the menu. scroll down half way to the pizzas (okay the salads and breadsticks are also yummy). And if you don't like their combinations, make your own! Fresh ingredients, flavor, flavor, flavor!! In Greenville, Delaware: <a href="http://www.pizzabyelizabeths.com/menus_r.php" target="_blank">http://www.pizzabyelizabeths.c...us_r.php</a>
