PIZZA is the New Orange

by **TomatoPie** » Mon Sep 21, 2015 16:18:58

rat-drags-entire-slice-of-pizza-down-subway-stairs

by **Ace Rothstein** » Mon Sep 21, 2015 17:01:43

Chuck E Cheese getting carried away hocking pizza

by **Slowhand** » Mon Sep 21, 2015 17:32:11

He only had two more steps to go, why'd he give up?

by **TomatoPie** » Wed Sep 30, 2015 09:00:08

Via 313 serves bar pies and Detroit-style pizza in Austin. I still haven't been to Detroit for this stuff, but this one is superb. Kind of like the Best Sicilian Ever. Baked without sauce, which is ladled on post-bake. Cheese deliberately wraps around the edge for a caramelized crunch on every slice. The bar pie was also excellent, but this one was the star.

If you can get to Manheim on a Tuesday, Norma makes an even better Detroit pie at Roots Country Market.

by **CalvinBall** » Wed Sep 30, 2015 09:17:50

that looks great

by **TomatoPie** » Wed Sep 30, 2015 10:50:34

my only criticism is that they put the pepperoni UNDER the cheese, denying it a chance to crisp up and brown

by **EndlessSummer** » Tue Oct 06, 2015 22:02:07

Went to pizzeria Verti in Center City today for the first time. Had their slice of the day which is a thicker Sicilian style. It was good but the star of that place is their rotolo. Seriously one of the best things to eat in Philly

by **TomatoPie** » Wed Oct 07, 2015 05:47:37

St. Philip in Austin. This was the "NYC Pepperoni" pie and it was excellent.

In Fredericksburg (TX Hill Country) I got flagged as "you ain't from around here" when I ordered "pie" not "pizza"

by **TomatoPie** » Wed Oct 07, 2015 05:50:50

Nothing special to look at, but this was a genuine NYC slice in Austin at Home Slice. Thin crust, crispy yet chewy and foldable. Topped w meatball and onions. Place was packed with Portland-style hipsters.

by **TomatoPie** » Wed Oct 07, 2015 05:56:09

Bazbeaux, the iconic pizza of Indianapolis. Crust was medium-thin and sturdy, but not distinctive like those Austin pies. Tasty toppings include house made Italian sausage and chorizo (both on this pie) and Andouille. Too much cheese. This would have been Grade A 15 years ago, but is just a B or B+ today. Lovely people here in Indy, but not a great pizza town. Stick with steaks at St Elmo or Harry&Izzy.

by **Slowhand** » Thu Oct 08, 2015 12:45:03

Looks pretty delicious imo

by **TomatoPie** » Thu Oct 08, 2015 22:51:40

Slowhand wrote:Looks pretty delicious imo

Never been there but looking forward to it

by **Bill McNeal** » Fri Oct 09, 2015 08:56:41

It looks like someone picked up that entire pizza and took two bites out of it.

by **Slowhand** » Fri Oct 09, 2015 09:29:58

TomatoPie wrote:
Slowhand wrote:Looks pretty delicious imo

Never been there but looking forward to it

So that wasn't your review?

by **TomatoPie** » Fri Oct 09, 2015 11:20:24

Slowhand wrote:
TomatoPie wrote:
Slowhand wrote:Looks pretty delicious imo

Never been there but looking forward to it

So that wasn't your review?

No ... weak pun attempt to leverage your imo observation to a reference to an actual St. Louis pizza chain - Imo's - which I've never visited

by **Grotewold** » Fri Oct 09, 2015 11:25:07

Doesn't belong in this thread, really, but the $8 Lorenzo's slice at the Wells Fargo Center is tough to beat for enjoyment and value

by **phatj** » Fri Oct 09, 2015 12:06:03

An $8 slice of pizza is tough to beat for value?

by **mickbayne** » Fri Oct 09, 2015 12:13:42

Compared to other options at Wells Fargo Center, yes.

by **Grotewold** » Fri Oct 09, 2015 12:38:54

It's a surfboard as well

by **TomatoPie** » Fri Oct 09, 2015 13:22:28

Breakfast pizza @ Wolfgang Puck Express - Indy Airport.

Fairly authentic Neapolitan pie from a wood-fired oven. Great flavor and balance - slightly undercooked but otherwise spot-on. Pretty equivalent to Rapidough's.

The good news is - there is going to be a LOT of these "pretty damned good" Neapolitan chains.

The bad news is that they will drive out a lot of the fabulous pies that cost a little bit more.

Enjoy this pizza renaissance while it lasts.

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