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8893 said:
Sally's sold:

Iconic Sally’s Apizza in New Haven sold to unnamed buyer; Consiglios to stay on indefinitely

Ate there two months ago for the first time in maybe 10-15 years. Not a thing had changed, including terrible service (when they don't know you) and no frills. But damned if the pizza wasn't still excellent--and considerably better imo than the last time I was at Pepe's, last year sometime.

Sounds like no planned changes for a few months; will be interesting to see what happens from there, and whether the new owners try to open in other locations like Pepe's has done.
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If Sally's used the pepes model they would be the king of pizza in new haven. The service is awful
 
Got a pie from Pizzeria Sassano in Glastonbury. Was really good for Hartford area pizza. Doesn't come close to New Haven area stuff, but it was pretty darn good.
 
willie99 said:
Roasted Red Pepper is an awesome topping Modern offers
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Disagree, Especially if you are talking about a peppers only pizza.

On that note, We went to the Plum Tomato in Colchester last night. I got the "Sammy The Bull" (Go-to sandwich), but we also ordered a TPT (mushrooms, onions, roasted red and green peppers, pepperoni, and sausage). Could have done without the roasted green peppers, but the underlying pizza was excellent. The fact that the green peppers were roasted made it edible, but green peppers in general taste awful and they contaminate.
 
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Sally's just sold it. New owners. Must of made a mint.
 
WestHartHusk said:
Foxon Park soda is not a bonus, it is a minimum requirement. If you walk into a pizza place and they don't have Foxon Park, leave, immediately.

The presence of Foxon Park was actually how I knew my hunt for decent Hartford-area pizza ended at Naples 5 years ago.
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Foxon or Averys
 
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GemParty said:
Iconic Sally’s Apizza in New Haven sold to unnamed buyer; Consiglios to stay on indefinitely
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8893 said:
Sally's sold:

Iconic Sally’s Apizza in New Haven sold to unnamed buyer; Consiglios to stay on indefinitely

Ate there two months ago for the first time in maybe 10-15 years. Not a thing had changed, including terrible service (when they don't know you) and no frills. But damned if the pizza wasn't still excellent--and considerably better imo than the last time I was at Pepe's, last year sometime.

Sounds like no planned changes for a few months; will be interesting to see what happens from there, and whether the new owners try to open in other locations like Pepe's has done.
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Husky25 said:
Disagree, Especially if you are talking about a peppers only pizza.

On that note, We went to the Plum Tomato in Colchester last night. I got the "Sammy The Bull" (Go-to sandwich), but we also ordered a TPT (mushrooms, onions, roasted red and green peppers, pepperoni, and sausage). Could have done without the roasted green peppers, but the underlying pizza was excellent. The fact that the green peppers were roasted made it edible, but green peppers in general taste awful and they contaminate.
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I'm not sure you read my post correctly, I said "Roasted RED Peppers". Green peppers on a pizza don't do anything for me either
 
Don't know if I posted this already, but "New Haven Pizza" in Wolcott is pretty good. Love their sauce, and they have a couple of specialty pies that are pretty good like "Baked Stuffed Shrimp Pizza"

Seriously, it's good
 
willie99 said:
I'm not sure you read my post correctly, I said "Roasted RED Peppers". Green peppers on a pizza don't do anything for me either
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No, I read it correctly. I have no use for green peppers on anything. Roasting them merely them edible.

Red peppers have to be combined with a meat. There are people who enjoy them out of the jar or off the grill on their own. I am not one of those people.
 
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Husky25 said:
No, I read it correctly. I have no use for green peppers on anything. Roasting them merely them edible.

Red peppers have to be combined with a meat. There are people who enjoy them out of the jar or off the grill on their own. I am not one of those people.
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I do not like roasted red peppers here or there; I do not like them anywhere. It's a texture thing with me.

In terms of Modern veggie pies, a red pie with artichoke hearts, eggplant and light mozz ("well done") has been our go-to for 25+ years.
 
Kitaman said:
Check out Brewport Pizza in Bridgeport, you certainly won't be disappointed. My wife's new favorite over Pepe's, Modern's (mine's still) and the other big boys:

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Pizza is great, service is slow
 
willie99 said:
is their white clam a "whole belly white clam"? If so, I'm going to check that place out

Pepe's is the only place I ever found whole clam pizza
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Willie,
One of us is confused. Round clams are used in clam pizza. The better places use fresh, whole clams.

Whole belly clams usually refers to steamer clams which are used to make fried clams. I have never seen them on a pizza.
 
The Nuzzo kids, Fred and Rosemarie's children, are carrying on the Grand Apizza (Fair Haven) tradition in a bunch of places -- Grand Apizza Bethany; Grand Apizza Shoreline in Clinton; Apizza Heaven in Sedona, Arizona; Apizza Grande in North Haven; and Apizza Grande East Haven . I tried the meat pie there in East Haven and it's the real deal.
 
While not a contender for Best in CT, LaSalle Market in Collinsville makes some nice speciality slices. Definitely worth a try at lunchtime if you are in that area.
 
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Mazhude said:
The Nuzzo kids, Fred and Rosemarie's children, are carrying on the Grand Apizza (Fair Haven) tradition in a bunch of places -- Grand Apizza Bethany; Grand Apizza Shoreline in Clinton; Apizza Heaven in Sedona, Arizona; Apizza Grande in North Haven; and Apizza Grande East Haven . I tried the meat pie there in East Haven and it's the real deal.
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The one in Clinton has been there for decades, and they opened one in Madison a few years ago, and one in Guilford last year.

It is decent "almost New Haven" pizza, just like the original in Fair Haven. We get pizza from the Madison one frequently.
 
David 76 said:
Willie,
One of us is confused. Round clams are used in clam pizza. The better places use fresh, whole clams.

Whole belly clams usually refers to steamer clams which are used to make fried clams. I have never seen them on a pizza.
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Most places use chopped clams. Probably from a can. Pepe’s uses fresh whole clams. Zuppardis offers both options.
 
Kitaman said:
Check out Brewport Pizza in Bridgeport, you certainly won't be disappointed. My wife's new favorite over Pepe's, Modern's (mine's still) and the other big boys:

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I think it really pales in comparison to the pizza at Bar in New Haven, which it is clearly modeled after.
 
Irish Loop said:
I think it really pales in comparison to the pizza at Bar in New Haven, which it is clearly modeled after.
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To me nothing compares to New Haven, although there is some great pizza in NYC. NYC crust is not burnt they way I like it, but still tasty. For some reason 2 slices fill you up down there. I will say they have the best 'Reds' I've ever tasted.

Anyway, New Haven substitutes are always welcome in my book. The Brewport pizza is damn good, check it out if you can and let me know what you think.
 
8893 said:
I do not like roasted red peppers here or there; I do not like them anywhere. It's a texture thing with me.

In terms of Modern veggie pies, a red pie with artichoke hearts, eggplant and light mozz ("well done") has been our go-to for 25+ years.
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Gotta get sausage on a pie at Modern. They have the best sausage pies I've ever had.
 
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willie99 said:
Don't know if I posted this already, but "New Haven Pizza" in Wolcott is pretty good. Love their sauce, and they have a couple of specialty pies that are pretty good like "Baked Stuffed Shrimp Pizza"

Seriously, it's good
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I know the owners very well. Great pizza and super nice people.
 
Kitaman said:
To me nothing compares to New Haven, although there is some great pizza in NYC. NYC crust is not burnt they way I like it, but still tasty. For some reason 2 slices fill you up down there. I will say they have the best 'Reds' I've ever tasted.

Anyway, New Haven substitutes are always welcome in my book. The Brewport pizza is damn good, check it out if you can and let me know what you think.
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If pizza is burnt, they are doing it wrong. The crust should have some char to it, but not be burnt.
 
Very thin, generous with the toppings, home made sauce, local or homemade cheese, baked in a wood or brick oven. If you have that, you have my interest. Anything other than that is just not worth it IMO unless you are having a gameday with beers with the buddies.
 
Huskybass said:
While not a contender for Best in CT, LaSalle Market in Collinsville makes some nice speciality slices. Definitely worth a try at lunchtime if you are in that area.
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Solid but their pastrami and swiss is where it's at.
 
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