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OT: Best Pizza in CT

dbmill said:
Papa Gino's wasn't bad, but I haven't had their pizza in years. Their stores have been long closed in both Mansfield (Eastbrook Mall) and Norwich.

Many years ago when they first came to town, I would listen to Norwich Navigators radio broadcasts. During the game they would have a trivia contest. The first year or two, the prize was free tickets to future games. I went to a number of games this way, winning the contest. The next year, the trivia contest prize became a coupon for a free Pizza Hut pizza. The first time I cashed in the coupon, I thought the pizza was nothing great but at at least it was edible. The second time I won, my mind change, as it had to be the most lead heavy, sink deep into your stomach pizza I ever had. Absolutely awful stuff. I never tried to win that trivia contest again.
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I used to work at the Papa Ginos in the Student Union occasionally. It was pretty much putting sauce and cheese on an english muffin and toasting it. The only Papa Ginos that I'm aware of is in Windsor Locks next to Bradley.
 
Robertelamin said:
I used to work at the Papa Ginos in the Student Union occasionally. It was pretty much putting sauce and cheese on an english muffin and toasting it. The only Papa Ginos that I'm aware of is in Windsor Locks next to Bradley.
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It's probably been a good 15 years since Papa Gino's was at the Eastbrook Mall.
 
The most interesting trend to come out of this larger "Best Pizza in America" conversation is the acknowledgement that yes, there is a New Haven style of pizza and yes, it is very, very good. In my travels, I'm starting to see more and more places outside of CT advertise that they make New Haven style pizza. For example, Piece Pizza in Chicago, Pete's Apizza in the DC area (3 stores now!), Salvation Pizza in Austin, etc... In fact, Wikipedia lists New Haven-style pizza places in Hood River, Oregon; San Diego, California; West Chester, Pennsylvania; Key West, Florida; Farmington Hills, Michigan; and even Tokyo, Japan. And I'm sure there are more I'm missing...
 
8893 said:
News from Bufalina:


Kind of a bummer imo. Reasonable corkage, but I like the simplicity of just selling pizza and leaving the booze to us.
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I'm sure they like taking a bottle of wine they paid 7.00 for and charging you 19.00 though.
 
Anyone ever have Joe's Pizza in Westport? Had it for the first time last night and it reminded me of a low-grade Little Rendezvous. It was good though, my buddy got a Hawaiian pie and I got a mix of onion and peppers/pepperoni. It wasn't bad to be honest, really doughy though not much apizza-ish.
 
CTBasketball said:
Anyone ever have Joe's Pizza in Westport? Had it for the first time last night and it reminded me of a low-grade Little Rendezvous. It was good though, my buddy got a Hawaiian pie and I got a mix of onion and peppers/pepperoni. It wasn't bad to be honest, really doughy though not much apizza-ish.
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Hawaiian?
You need a new buddy. :D
 
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dbmill said:
Papa Gino's wasn't bad, but I haven't had their pizza in years. Their stores have been long closed in both Mansfield (Eastbrook Mall) and Norwich.

Many years ago when they first came to town, I would listen to Norwich Navigators radio broadcasts. During the game they would have a trivia contest. The first year or two, the prize was free tickets to future games. I went to a number of games this way, winning the contest. The next year, the trivia contest prize became a coupon for a free Pizza Hut pizza. The first time I cashed in the coupon, I thought the pizza was nothing great but at at least it was edible. The second time I won, my mind change, as it had to be the most lead heavy, sink deep into your stomach pizza I ever had. Absolutely awful stuff. I never tried to win that trivia contest again.
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I'm pretty sure that Papa Gino's is still open at the East Brook Mall. Not sure why it was mentioned in a best pizza thread though.
 
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Sorry Gurleyman. Pizza Hut will not be denied. Resistance is futile.

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And I'm sure the meat in those dogs & burgers are high quality. Yummy!
 
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Mazhude said:
The most interesting trend to come out of this larger "Best Pizza in America" conversation is the acknowledgement that yes, there is a New Haven style of pizza and yes, it is very, very good. In my travels, I'm starting to see more and more places outside of CT advertise that they make New Haven style pizza. For example, Piece Pizza in Chicago, Pete's Apizza in the DC area (3 stores now!), Salvation Pizza in Austin, etc... In fact, Wikipedia lists New Haven-style pizza places in Hood River, Oregon; San Diego, California; West Chester, Pennsylvania; Key West, Florida; Farmington Hills, Michigan; and even Tokyo, Japan. And I'm sure there are more I'm missing...
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least one - there was an Irish bar by the Symphony in Boston that advertised New Haven style pizza. It wasn't.
 
Huskybass said:
I'm pretty sure that Papa Gino's is still open at the East Brook Mall. Not sure why it was mentioned in a best pizza thread though.
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According to Papa Gino's website there are three in Connecticut, Vernon, East Brook Mall and Windsor Locks.
 
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Mazhude said:
http://www.boston.com/food-dining/r...estnut-hill/lYBdEHTOH9z347F3IerNTN/story.html

But, on the other hand, it looks like the Pepe's in Boston is coming closer to being a reality (finally!)...
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And they're looking for more locations in suburban Boston. I live in Metrowest and the guy who heads up their real estate told me they're looking in the Natick/Framingham area. Made my day! The other locations outside New Haven aren't as good but it sure will beat anything else we have near my house.
 
Mazhude said:
The most interesting trend to come out of this larger "Best Pizza in America" conversation is the acknowledgement that yes, there is a New Haven style of pizza and yes, it is very, very good. In my travels, I'm starting to see more and more places outside of CT advertise that they make New Haven style pizza. For example, Piece Pizza in Chicago, Pete's Apizza in the DC area (3 stores now!), Salvation Pizza in Austin, etc... In fact, Wikipedia lists New Haven-style pizza places in Hood River, Oregon; San Diego, California; West Chester, Pennsylvania; Key West, Florida; Farmington Hills, Michigan; and even Tokyo, Japan. And I'm sure there are more I'm missing...
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I can vouch for URBN/Basic in San Diego. Very good, although more round than oblong. One of the owners is from NH. Conveniently located across street from right field of Petco Park.
 
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David 76 said:
And I'm sure the meat in those dogs & burgers are high quality. Yummy!
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I think I'll go to Pizza Hut and order one of those with the burgers half rare, half medium-well and watch the poor counter guy's head explode.
 
Sammy's Southport Pizza Has Re-Opened. Figured I'd pass on the news.
 
Devland said:
According to Papa Gino's website there are three in Connecticut, Vernon, East Brook Mall and Windsor Locks.
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Joined the army out of college so was out ne for a decade. First pizza I had back in ct was papa Gino's at the mall in Mansfield on the way to a uconn game. Decadent.
 
JonnyRI said:
Joined the army out of college so was out ne for a decade. First pizza I had back in ct was papa Gino's at the mall in Mansfield on the way to a uconn game. Decadent.
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Very, very grateful for your service. But, if you don't mind, I'll pick up the pizza.:)
 
CTBasketball said:
Anyone ever have Joe's Pizza in Westport? Had it for the first time last night and it reminded me of a low-grade Little Rendezvous. It was good though, my buddy got a Hawaiian pie and I got a mix of onion and peppers/pepperoni. It wasn't bad to be honest, really doughy though not much apizza-ish.
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The best pizza in Westport is Julians by the Saugatuck train station. A must try. not just best in Westport but a coal fired contender. Really good.
 
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