OT: Best Pizza in CT

[DarthGrumpy]

For those repulsed by the idea of the pineapple, ham, hot cherry pepper pie, I should mention that one of the specialty pies at Bobby’s is a pie topped with mac and cheese and bacon. I thought my daughters were going to request that because they love mac and cheese (and bacon), but the thought of that on a pizza was not attractive to them. I would have been interested to see it, but it sounded sickening to me. So I guess everyone draws the line somewhere in terms of what is acceptable for pizza topping

Oddly enough since Jersey likes its traditional pies, like sausage, the local pie places all have Mac & Cheese or Baked Ziti pies. I can't get my head around that; but, I they carry it because it sells...

Of course, then's this pie from Brother Bruno's next to William Paterson U (and they ship nationally)...

 

[Jaker]

131 pages, have we figured out who makes the best pizza yet??

 

[Purple Stein]

I should mention that one of the specialty pies at Bobby’s is a pie topped with mac and cheese and bacon.

Don't mean to hijack the pizza thread, but I really don't get Mac and Cheese. It's like a religion to my wife, but it's something I would never choose to eat.

 

[storrsroars]

Don't mean to hijack the pizza thread, but I really don't get Mac and Cheese. It's like a religion to my wife, but it's something I would never choose to eat.

I agree with you for the most part, but like most foods, there are exceptions. Even in simple recipes. We got our last church fish fry of the season last night and whomever makes the mac & cheese sides there knows what they're doing. They use cavatappi w/o ridges and a sauce that's more bechamel than the usual yellow cheese glop. I'm not sure if it's more than one cheese, certainly a milder white cheddar, but I think there's something else in there like muenster or jack. Fine by itself, or I'll amp it up with some piri-piri.

As far as putting mac & cheese on a pizza... I am generally against putting carbs on top of carbs or inside other carbs. And especially putting carbs inside carbs on top of other carbs (as in a Pittsburgh pierogi pizza).

 

[Hans Sprungfeld]

I agree with you for the most part, but like most foods, there are exceptions. Even in simple recipes. We got our last church fish fry of the season last night and whomever makes the mac & cheese sides there knows what they're doing. They use cavatappi w/o ridges and a sauce that's more bechamel than the usual yellow cheese glop. I'm not sure if it's more than one cheese, certainly a milder white cheddar, but I think there's something else in there like muenster or jack. Fine by itself, or I'll amp it up with some piri-piri.

As far as putting mac & cheese on a pizza... I am generally against putting carbs on top of carbs or inside other carbs. And especially putting carbs inside carbs on top of other carbs (as in a Pittsburgh pierogi pizza).

And yet, a good slice from a mashed potato pie has surprised me every time even though I don't order it.

I'm increasingly open to mac 'n cheese, but find it more often "So what" than "Oh wow." Same with grits prepared without creative flourish.

 

[Jaker]

bacon mac' n cheese is legit

 

[huskymedic]

bacon mac' n cheese is legit

I hear jalapeño bacon mac and cheese is to risk getting arrested for...

 

[WillB4]

Don't mean to hijack the pizza thread, but I really don't get Mac and Cheese. It's like a religion to my wife, but it's something I would never choose to eat.

Mac & Cheese is the best vegetable going!!!

 

[Mazhude]

Pineapple on pizza is easy to hate — at least in theory

It’s not the combination that some of you hate — the pineapple and ham on pizza — but the execution of it. Too many people, it seems, have been burned by poor versions of the Hawaiian, in which thick chunks of syrupy pineapple are merely dumped onto a cheese pie with similarly thick-cut ham.

 

[WhereistheDove?]

Pineapple on pizza is easy to hate — at least in theory

It’s not the combination that some of you hate — the pineapple and ham on pizza — but the execution of it. Too many people, it seems, have been burned by poor versions of the Hawaiian, in which thick chunks of syrupy pineapple are merely dumped onto a cheese pie with similarly thick-cut ham.

So what this article is saying is that pineapple on pizza is not bad except when it's prepared in the way that 99.9% of pizzas with pineapple on them are prepared. Got it...

 

[Mazhude]

Pineapple on pizza is easy to hate — at least in theory

It’s not the combination that some of you hate — the pineapple and ham on pizza — but the execution of it. Too many people, it seems, have been burned by poor versions of the Hawaiian, in which thick chunks of syrupy pineapple are merely dumped onto a cheese pie with similarly thick-cut ham.

Of note: "Those who live in the Northeast or are older than 55 hate pineapple toppings even more... " Sounds like the Boneyard demographic to me!

 

[Mazhude]

So what this article is saying is that pineapple on pizza is not bad except when it's prepared in the way that 99.9% of pizzas with pineapple on them are prepared. Got it...

Sources please. Quite a survey you've run on this topic apparently.

 

[willie99]

Went to the place in Derby, was really good, although their pizza loaded with shrimp and clams costs like $ 52.

I'm going back

 

[Husky25]

Given the choice between a Hawaiian pizza or veggie supreme (or anything with green peppers for that matter.), it's pineapple every day of the week and twice on Sunday. So it's got that going for it...which is nice.

 

[8893]

Pineapple on pizza is easy to hate — at least in theory

It’s not the combination that some of you hate — the pineapple and ham on pizza — but the execution of it. Too many people, it seems, have been burned by poor versions of the Hawaiian, in which thick chunks of syrupy pineapple are merely dumped onto a cheese pie with similarly thick-cut ham.

“I think there’s a culture now where we are so disconnected that we are now grouping together by hating things,”

Truth.

 

[superjohn]

I agree with you for the most part, but like most foods, there are exceptions. Even in simple recipes. We got our last church fish fry of the season last night and whomever makes the mac & cheese sides there knows what they're doing. They use cavatappi w/o ridges and a sauce that's more bechamel than the usual yellow cheese glop. I'm not sure if it's more than one cheese, certainly a milder white cheddar, but I think there's something else in there like muenster or jack. Fine by itself, or I'll amp it up with some piri-piri.

As far as putting mac & cheese on a pizza... I am generally against putting carbs on top of carbs or inside other carbs. And especially putting carbs inside carbs on top of other carbs (as in a Pittsburgh pierogi pizza).

Sounds like the mac and cheese I make. I use cavatappi with sharp cheddar, gruyere, smoked gouda, and parmesan. Either bake it or stove top.

 

[superjohn]

I love pineapple and love it sometimes on a chicken sandwich. I love the sweet salty combo (melon with a cured meat) but never thought it had a place on pizza.

 

[pepband99]

For those repulsed by the idea of the pineapple, ham, hot cherry pepper pie, I should mention that one of the specialty pies at Bobby’s is a pie topped with mac and cheese and bacon. I thought my daughters were going to request that because they love mac and cheese (and bacon), but the thought of that on a pizza was not attractive to them. I would have been interested to see it, but it sounded sickening to me. So I guess everyone draws the line somewhere in terms of what is acceptable for pizza topping

My line is with the somewhat-common "salad pizza"

I'll eat just about anything, but the idea of vegetables wilting on a hot pizza is nauseating to me.

 

[Husky25]

My line is with the somewhat-common "salad pizza"

I'll eat just about anything, but the idea of vegetables wilting on a hot pizza is nauseating to me.

My response to someone when I was responsible for ordering pizza in a larger office requesting a "Vegetarian" selection was, "We did order one. It's called plain cheese."

 

[pepband99]

My response to someone when I was responsible for ordering pizza in a larger office requesting a "Vegetarian" selection was, "We did order one. It's called plain cheese."

Don't get me wrong - vegetables on pizza are fine. I'll crave a straight onion pie from time to time.

Salad? No way. Salad belongs in a bowl.

 

[8893]

My line is with the somewhat-common "salad pizza"

I'll eat just about anything, but the idea of vegetables wilting on a hot pizza is nauseating to me.

Only place I've seen do the salad pie well is Abbot's Pizza Company in Venice, CA. It is not traditional; they use bagel dough for their crust, which is a nice twist--especially the slices on "everything" crust.

 

[pepband99]

Only place I've seen do the salad pie well is Abbot's Pizza Company in Venice, CA. It is not traditional; they use bagel dough for their crust, which is a nice twist--especially the slices on "everything" crust.

Now i know how @August_West feels when he sees ketchup

 

[8893]

Now i know how @August_West feels when he sees ketchup

If it makes it any less-detestable, it is not a hot pie. The crust is room temp and the salad toppings are cold.

 

[pepband99]

If it makes it any less-detestable, it is not a hot pie. The crust is room temp and the salad toppings are cold.

...then it's not pizza. I guess i feel better now.

That salad-whatever-it-is belongs next to the whatever-the-bleep-it-is thing from Rhode Island.

 

[8893]

...then it's not pizza. I guess i feel better now.

That salad-whatever-it-is belongs next to the whatever-the-bleep-it-is thing from Rhode Island.

I agree, it's not pizza. But it is tasty. Much moreso than that thing from RI.

 

[tentoes4rings]

Went to the place in Derby, was really good, although their pizza loaded with shrimp and clams costs like $ 52.

I'm going back

Zuppardi’s at THC?

 

[8893]

Zuppardi’s at THC?

No, Roseland.

 

[j66kicker]

Pineapple on pizza is easy to hate — at least in theory

It’s not the combination that some of you hate — the pineapple and ham on pizza — but the execution of it. Too many people, it seems, have been burned by poor versions of the Hawaiian, in which thick chunks of syrupy pineapple are merely dumped onto a cheese pie with similarly thick-cut ham.

Although I no longer live in CT, I still consider myself as much of a pizza snob as the rest of you Nutmeggers. Pepe's, Sally's, John's of Bleeker Street, etc. I think Luna is good too - love the fresh mozz. We have Chris Bianco out here in Phoenix when I really need a fix, and Cibo is to die for:

http://www.pizzeriabianco.com/eat-together

Home | Cibo Urban Pizzeria

www.cibophoenix.com

So - very traditional pizza tastes... BUT, I make a pizza every week, and ham/pineapple is definitely in my rotation. Not traditional, but if it's good, it's good. And someone here on the BY suggested in last year's annual "best pizza" thread to add green pepper to the Hawaiian pie. Not intuitive, but I tried it and it works!

 

[CAHUSKY]

Although I no longer live in CT, I still consider myself as much of a pizza snob as the rest of you Nutmeggers. Pepe's, Sally's, John's of Bleeker Street, etc. I think Luna is good too - love the fresh mozz. We have Chris Bianco out here in Phoenix when I really need a fix, and Cibo is to die for:

Doughbird in PHX does a decent pie too. They do a couple of weird combos (sweet potato and Brussels sprouts) that I didn’t like but the sausage and mushroom was damned good.

 

[Husky25]

And someone here on the BY suggested in last year's annual "best pizza" thread to add green pepper to the Hawaiian pie. Not intuitive, but I tried it and it works!

No it doesn't. Green bell peppers svck. Automatic and immediate disqualification.