OT: Best Pizza in CT

[mauconnfan]

Did you tear it up at the Sunset Beach Bar with the planes landing right there? Cool spot. Also, there was a bar called Bananas. I had a UConn hat on and the owner was an alum. Drank free all night. That whole trip is a blur.

Yeah Banana's was down by the docks right? Sunset Beach bar was a short walk down the beach and over some rocks? from the hotel I do remember having UConn gear and some people shouting out, we were partying hard with some couples. Those planes were wild when you first saw them coming in, thought for sure we were dead.

 

[David 76]

I'm live in New Haven county & love all of the New Haven choices… If you're looking for a take out pie & you're in the area, try Grand Apizza in Bethany (rte 63)… Always order a thin crust… Plain cheese, pepperoni. meatball, sausage & mushrooms, Buffalo chicken, broccoli rab… All good choices… You won't be disappointed…

J-Dog, Pretty sure that is a branch of the very good Grand Apizza in New Haven (Grand Ave.) They have one in Clinton and (soon) Madison too.

 

[David 76]

They are all the same distance. Sally's and Pepe's are two blocks away from each other, and Modern and BAR are within a mile in either direction.

"two doors from each other"
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[David 76]

New York Times just gave Buffalina (Guilford) their highest review. 8893 is really on to something

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/07/13/nyregion/a-review-of-bufalina-in-guilford.html?_r=0

 

[Hans Sprungfeld]

"two doors from each other"
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"Block-and-a-half" is a plausible fix; "two doors from each other" is not. I might go with "down the street."

 

[David 76]

Would you believe, less than a block?

 

[RichZ]

Mike's Apizza in West Haven is solid. Another option to the New Haven places.

My second rule of trying unknown pizza places. If it's spelled APIZZA on the sign, it's much more likely to be good. If that sign is flickering neon, even better.

1st rule, is of course the wood or coal fired oven.

 

[8893]

"two doors from each other"
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"Block-and-a-half" is a plausible fix; "two doors from each other" is not. I might go with "down the street."

Would you believe, less than a block?

Sheesh. It's more than a block, less than two. Depalma Ct. divides them, as does a park, a playground and a few other establishments. "Down the street" would probably have been safest, but I don't think there is a risk of confusion with any of the estimates--except two doors from each other, which is flatly wrong.

 

[Hans Sprungfeld]

Would you believe, less than a block?

Depends on whether or not you calculate by counting the passageway to Chapel Street where the Saturday farmers market is (on the north side of the street where Sally's and Pope's are) as a block; or the 2 streets on the south side (where parking is) that end at Wooster St.

 

[Hans Sprungfeld]

Sheesh. It's more than a block, less than two. Depalma Ct. divides them, as does a park, a playground and a few other establishments. "Down the street" would probably have been safest, but I don't think there is a risk of confusion with any of the estimates--except two doors from each other, which is flatly wrong.

Maybe we should just measure the distance in Hilton Units...or agree that we're going to be a little collectively antsy for the next few days, weeks, months, 20 minutes.

 

[CTBasketball]

By the way never go to any Colony Grill and ask for diced onions. They'll stare you right in the eyes, spit into your soul, and throw their feces at you like rabid monkeys.

 

[CAHUSKY]

By the way never go to any Colony Grill and ask for diced onions. They'll stare you right in the eyes, spit into your soul, and throw their feces at you like rabid monkeys.

I learned that every Connecticut pizza joint does the same if you request salami on a pie. Growing up in California it was my favorite. In CT they stared at me like a had a horn growing out of my forehead.

 

[8893]

I learned that every Connecticut pizza joint does the same if you request salami on a pie. Growing up in California it was my favorite. In CT they stared at me like a had a horn growing out of my forehead.

Salame piccante is a regular topping option at Bufalina in Guilford. They also presently have a seasonal pizza with wild boar salami. I love them both, and I think speck (which they also offer) is even better.

 

[superjohn]

Has anyone had Little City Pizza in Simsbury? I've heard good things.

 

[RichZ]

I learned that every Connecticut pizza joint does the same if you request salami on a pie. Growing up in California it was my favorite. In CT they stared at me like a had a horn growing out of my forehead.

Not sure where I got into it, but one of my favorite pies is white with pastrami and onions. I had a decent pizza place tell me they couldn't make it. I looked at the menu. They had a pastrami grinder on the menu. So I said just give me a white pie with onions and a pastrami grinder. Then I dumped the grinder contents onto the pie and spread it around. brought the pizzamaker a slice and he admitted it was damned good, and he'd probably add it to the menu. Went back a couple months later and it still wasn't on the menu, but at least he would make it for me now.

 

[8893]

Not sure where I got into it, but one of my favorite pies is white with pastrami and onions. I had a decent pizza place tell me they couldn't make it. I looked at the menu. They had a pastrami grinder on the menu. So I said just give me a white pie with onions and a pastrami grinder. Then I dumped the grinder contents onto the pie and spread it around. brought the pizzamaker a slice and he admitted it was damned good, and he'd probably add it to the menu. Went back a couple months later and it still wasn't on the menu, but at least he would make it for me now.

You must have been inspired by Jack:

 

[TRest]

Has anyone had Little City Pizza in Simsbury? I've heard good things.

Once. No complaints, but wouldn't drive way out of my way to return.

 

[David 76]

Sheesh. It's more than a block, less than two. Depalma Ct. divides them, as does a park, a playground and a few other establishments. "Down the street" would probably have been safest, but I don't think there is a risk of confusion with any of the estimates--except two doors from each other, which is flatly wrong.

I was joking with my second response. That's why the "would you believe" was there (Maxwell Smart?). No desire to argue the geography

 

[David 76]

Not sure if it has been mentioned here but Marco's in Branford has an excellent thin crust pizza

 

[Deepster]

Has anyone had Little City Pizza in Simsbury? I've heard good things.

I live right near Little City. Very, very solid pie. Worth a stop if you're in the area but not a destination spot like the New Haven spots.

 

[G0UCONN]

May be mentioned above but if not, Recovery Room in New London has outstanding pizza. It is located right near L & M Hospital.

 

[Askgreek]

Where did you try Colony? The original in Stamford is the best. I get a cheese, hot oil or stinger pizza so I can't really comment on the quality of the other toppings.

I live in Stamford and think Colony is very overrated. I don't understand it. In Stamford, I would recommend Hope Street Pizza (Greek Style). Best Greek Styple pizza in CT though, is Max Pizza in Bristol. That place is a awesome.

If you prefer an Italian pie, then many of the New Haven shops mentioned are great.

 

[August_West]

I live in Stamford and think Colony is very overrated. I don't understand it. In Stamford, I would recommend Hope Street Pizza (Greek Style). Best Greek Styple pizza in CT though, is Max Pizza in Bristol. That place is a awesome. If you prefer an Italian pie, then many of the New Haven shops mentioned are great.

Post/handle for the win!

 

[methodology]

New York Times just gave Buffalina (Guilford) their highest review. 8893 is really on to something

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/07/13/nyregion/a-review-of-bufalina-in-guilford.html?_r=0

I've had buffulina about 6 times. Pricy tiny pies that are very good but it's just not apizza. It's like an artisan specialty pie. Also just some advice for anyone planning on going there. . It very small and you must have reservations, from what I understand they are pretty back up with reservations, and it only sits about 10-15 people with bar like seating. It is byob also. Since there is limited seating ordering out is the best option

I judge every pizza place by a mozzarella pizza if you can't make a damn good mozzarella pizza you can't make pies. Modern pepes and Sally are the top 3. Use to always tout Sally but lately I've been frequenting modern

 

[methodology]

Not sure if it has been mentioned here but Marco's in Branford has an excellent thin crust pizza

That's my go to when I am in Branford. Someone told me the owner worked at one of the big 3 in New haven before starting his own

 

[8893]

I've had buffulina about 6 times. Pricy tiny pies that are very good but it's just not apizza. It's like an artisan specialty pie. Also just some advice for anyone planning on going there. . It very small and you must have reservations, from what I understand they are pretty back up with reservations, and it only sits about 10-15 people with bar like seating. It is byob also. Since there is limited seating ordering out is the best option

Bufalina is Napoletana apizza, but not necessarily New Haven style. The toppings are more traditional Italian ingredients than the Americanized versions of apizza. It is more like what I had in Italy than New Haven apizza is. They make only smalls because those cook the best in those ovens. I do not recommend take-out because I don't think thin crust pizza travels well generally. But reservations are definitely recommended. Weather permitting, they also have an outdoor seating area that is first come, first served. The BYOB is a huge plus imo.

 

[8893]

Grand Apizza opened in Madison on Monday. Same people as Clinton, which is very good. Just trying the pie(s) from Madison for the first time and it is also very solid. Light years better than Village Pizza, which it replaced (after the fire). Instantly ready to declare it the best pizza in Madison; it will definitely be our go-to pizza place in town, as well as for take-out. Good people too.

 

[David 76]

Grand Apizza opened in Madison on Monday. Same people as Clinton, which is very good. Just trying the pie(s) from Madison for the first time and it is also very solid. Light years better than Village Pizza, which it replaced (after the fire). Instantly ready to declare it the best pizza in Madison; it will definitely be our go-to pizza place in town, as well as for take-out. Good people too.

I'm not a big fan of the Red Tomato either. Lots of folks love it for some reason

 

[Fishy]

I'm looking to go out and buy a pizza later, but I don't really want the absolute best.

Thanks.

 

[HungryHuskies]

Roseland Apizza- Derby