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OT: Best Pizza in CT

8893 said:
I couldn't make sense out of anything past this, but Jennie's deserves a like nonetheless.

So, my Bridgeport/Stratford brethren, I am now trying to remember the very first place I recall us regularly getting our "scamotz" pies as a kid, when we lived in Lordship, so probably talking around 1970 to 1973-ish. IIRC it was in Bridgeport, near the intersection of Stratford/Lordship/Bridgeport, and it was either next door or at least very close to our go-to fish & chips place (which for some reason I remember as "John's," or maybe that was the name of the pizza place?). I have a vague recollection of it being on or around Central Ave. Anyone have any memory of that?
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C&C
Was on the corner of Connecticut and Caroll Avenues. Owned and operated by the same family that owned Salerno's on Park Ave, but the pizza was a little different (more tang to the sauce and a thinner crust).You can order a pie thin crust "C&C style" at Salerno's in Stratford today and it's very, very close.
 
Hans Sprungfeld said:
Wasn't Jasper McLevy a (capital S!) Socialist?
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McLevy was a "socialist" (actually, he was eventually drummed out of the National Socialist Party and was among the founders of the "Socialist Democratic Federation") but was among the least progressive politicians in CT history.
He is often quoted in reference to snow removal, as having said "The Lord put it there, and the Lord will take it away," but the phrase, or words to that effect actually came from the lips of an inebriated Director of Public Works in a bar room conversation. McLevy didn't express disagreement though.
He balanced the city's budget and lowered taxes by eliminating or reducing services and put public employees on a merit system. Pretty much the opposite of what we think of as a socialist approach.
 
Hans Sprungfeld said:
Wasn't Jasper McLevy a (capital S!) Socialist?

Was Jenny' s (showing as Jenna's on Yelp) formerly Julian's? If so, I had high hopes because cause of the wood on ven, but preferred Salerno's, though I could get a decent slice there.

There was also a place on Capitol Ave near Brooklawn that held some promise it didn't quite live up to, and I admit to a fondness for sitting at the counter and watching conveyor belt pizzas emerge from (Arthur's) Famous down near UB, though that was mostly a long time ago, and I chickened out from going back and instead tried Brewport last July when I was nearby for CT Free Shakespeare.
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j-e-n-n-I-e-s 1918 Our Story, Family Owned & Operated - Jennie's Pizzeria, Monroe, CT
Julian's, started by an israeli guy after marrying, I believe, into the Dutchess family, has gone hollywood with places in westport and monroe, and sold the original to jenna's. apparently, the boston globe once labeled julians as 'ten best in new england.' yeah, uh no. the cap ave place is 'the brick oven.'
 
ClifSpliffy said:
j-e-n-n-I-e-s 1918 Our Story, Family Owned & Operated - Jennie's Pizzeria, Monroe, CT
Julian's, started by an israeli guy after marrying, I believe, into the Dutchess family, has gone hollywood with places in westport and monroe, and sold the original to jenna's. apparently, the boston globe once labeled julians as 'ten best in new england.' yeah, uh no. the cap ave place is 'the brick oven.'
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Gotcha, never been.
Monroe has pretty much been drive-through country for me, a celebratory meal at Roberto's, a Kovach Special at Gaetano's, Thai Berry, and the Dr. Mike's outlet that closed. Not likely to change.
 
Hans Sprungfeld said:
Gotcha, never been.
Monroe has pretty much been drive-through country for me, a celebratory meal at Roberto's, a Kovach Special at Gaetano's, Thai Berry, and the Dr. Mike's outlet that closed. Not likely to change.
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Jennie's in Monroe has been hit or miss for me. Tried it 3 times, 1 A-, 1 D+ and then a B the last time around. I can live with the B, but that D+ kinda steers me away from trying my luck again.
 
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162 pages about pizza. Amazing.

Mentioned pizza to new girlfriend who grew up in South Jersey. Her comment was something along the lines of "well everyone knows the best pizza is in Philadelphia". I will be educating her on the subject soon. Been to Modern and Sally's recently, so I think Pepe's will be the destination of enlightenment. Modern was so good last time, it's hard not to go back.
 
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Huskybass said:
162 pages about pizza. Amazing.

Mentioned pizza to new girlfriend who grew up in South Jersey. Her comment was something along the lines of "well everyone knows the best pizza is in Philadelphia". I will be educating her on the subject soon. Been to Modern and Sally's recently, so I think Pepe's will be the destination of enlightenment. Modern was so good last time, it's hard not to go back.
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You know, I'll bet that the Italian Roast Pork (i.e., the real best sandwich in Philly) would make great pizza toppings. Roast pork, broccoli rabe and sharp provolone. Garlic and hot peppers. Mmm...

Is it lunch yet?
 
Huskybass said:
162 pages about pizza. Amazing.

Mentioned pizza to new girlfriend who grew up in South Jersey. Her comment was something along the lines of "well everyone knows the best pizza is in Philadelphia". I will be educating her on the subject soon. Been to Modern and Sally's recently, so I think Pepe's will be the destination of enlightenment. Modern was so good last time, it's hard not to go back.
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Big of you not to break up with her on the spot.
 
HuskyHawk said:
Big of you not to break up with her on the spot.
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Pun intended?

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8893 said:
You know, I'll bet that the Italian Roast Pork (i.e., the real best sandwich in Philly) would make great pizza toppings. Roast pork, broccoli rabe and sharp provolone. Garlic and hot peppers. Mmm...

Is it lunch yet?
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They do an Italian beef pizza out here. It works well with the beef and spicy giardiniera, I'm just not a big fan of the Chicago tavern style pizza.
 
superjohn said:
They do an Italian beef pizza out here. It works well with the beef and spicy giardiniera, I'm just not a big fan of the Chicago tavern style pizza.
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Modern and Zupp's both make a great meatball & bacon pie. Difference between the two is Zupp's puts a little more scamozz and olive oil on their pie. With the toppings it makes the pie seem slightly thicker, but the crust under it is still very thin. The edge crust of course puffs up a lot with some char on it.
 
Wanted to close out my 2-month New Haven County Pizza tour that kicked off th when Buffalina was closed after saying they'd be open on my way back from a day of Rhode Island Beach recon. The idea for Saturday was to get Zuppardi's white clam with money saved by not going to the reception before a showing of the "Pizza, a Love Story" documentary at the Whitneyville Cultural Commons.

Instead of a slice each from the Big 3 that are the subject of the (very good) movie, I got a small pie w/freshly shucked clams, "market"-priced at $25.15. Because I wasn't sure, I got half with mootz, half without. "Without" is the way to go. Across my 20 or so pizzas, my first slice of this was my favorite piece of pizza since Labor Day! Subsequent pieces never caught up with the first, but still good.

After the movie's Q&A w/the producers, there was book-signing and chitchat back in the basement, and there were some extra pieces at room temperature from the earlier reception. I had 2 Sally's plain - yummy, but better fresh, and 1 pepperoni from Modern - again leading me to conclude that Modern is the overall winner for 'good at the most temperatures.'

After learning that Mike of Mike's in West Haven taught Ernie, whose legacy is carried on by his son Pat, I added another visit to Mike's, a return to Olde World (Modern alums), and a circle back to Ernie's which is closest to home. THEN, the 'opinion reset' will be complete, and I can re-try Salerno's, Carminuccio's, Rossini's, and expand to include a Little Rendezvous & others.
 
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8893 said:
You know, I'll bet that the Italian Roast Pork (i.e., the real best sandwich in Philly) would make great pizza toppings. Roast pork, broccoli rabe and sharp provolone. Garlic and hot peppers. Mmm...

Is it lunch yet?
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Has anyone here tried the Blind Pig pie w/Bear's burnt ends, smoked gouda, and something else I can't remember?
 
Hans Sprungfeld said:
Wanted to close out my 2-month New Haven County Pizza tour that kicked off th when Buffalina was closed after saying they'd be open on my way back from a day of Rhode Island Beach recon. The idea for Saturday was to get Zuppardi's white clam with money saved by not going to the reception before a showing of the "Pizza, a Love Story" documentary at the Whitneyville Cultural Commons.

Instead of a slice each from the Big 3 that are the subject of the (very good) movie, I got a small pie w/freshly shucked clams, "market"-priced at $25.15. Because I wasn't sure, I got half with mootz, half without. "Without" is the way to go. Across my 20 or so pizzas, my first slice of this was my favorite piece of pizza since Labor Day! Subsequent pieces never caught up with the first, but still good.

After the movie's Q&A w/the producers, there was book-signing and chitchat back in the basement, and there were some extra pieces at room temperature from the earlier reception. I had 2 Sally's plain - yummy, but better fresh, and 1 pepperoni from Modern - again leading me to conclude that Modern is the overall winner for 'good at the most temperatures.'

After learning that Mike of Mike's in West Haven taught Ernie, whose legacy is carried on by his son Pat, I added another visit to Mike's, a return to Olde World (Modern alums), and a circle back to Ernie's which is closest to home. THEN, the 'opinion reset' will be complete, and I can re-try Salerno's, Carminuccio's, Rossini's, and expand to include a Little Rendezvous & others.
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You like Carminuccio's? Been there. It's ok but nothing to rave about, and priced higher than it's worth, IMHO. I would skip it unless it was on the way home from work or something.
 
huskyrob1 said:
You like Carminuccio's? Been there. It's ok but nothing to rave about, and priced higher than it's worth, IMHO. I would skip it unless it was on the way home from work or something.
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My expectations are limited, but it's within the spirit of the project. I've already gotten what I want out of my home turf.

By virtue of one time having been along the way, and a hype from Jane & Michael Stern, I've been several times. It probably fills my geographic space, with a different trajectory, that @ClifSpliffy fills via Jennie's (or some such).

In terms of going inland & north from Bridgeport, I'd add that Domenick & Pia's slices in Waterbury completely underwhelmed me both times I went. Nothing hostile, simply couldn't fathom the love some show it, and that included giving it points for there seeming to be a Domenick and a Pia, IIRC.
 
huskyrob1 said:
You like Carminuccio's? Been there. It's ok but nothing to rave about, and priced higher than it's worth, IMHO. I would skip it unless it was on the way home from work or something.
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I've tried it and didn't care for it at all. Can't recall what exactly displeased me about it, but I recall very succinctly both my wife and myself crossing it off the list.
 
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RichZ said:
I've tried it and didn't care for it at all. Can't recall what exactly displeased me about it, but I recall very succinctly both my wife and myself crossing it off the list.
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Like I said, not really bad but there are better places to go, and their prices are on the high side.
 
Hans Sprungfeld said:
My expectations are limited, but it's within the spirit of the project. I've already gotten what I want out of my home turf.

By virtue of one time having been along the way, and a hype from Jane & Michael Stern, I've been several times. It probably fills my geographic space, with a different trajectory, that @ClifSpliffy fills via Jennie's (or some such).

In terms of going inland & north from Bridgeport, I'd add that Domenick & Pia's slices in Waterbury completely underwhelmed me both times I went. Nothing hostile, simply couldn't fathom the love some show it, and that included giving it points for there seeming to be a Domenick and a Pia, IIRC.
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I love Domenick and Pia's and think the plain tomato sauce and bread pie at Sally's so many rave about is absolute garbage, everyone has different tastes and opinions.
 
Hans Sprungfeld said:
My expectations are limited, but it's within the spirit of the project. I've already gotten what I want out of my home turf.

By virtue of one time having been along the way, and a hype from Jane & Michael Stern, I've been several times. It probably fills my geographic space, with a different trajectory, that @ClifSpliffy fills via Jennie's (or some such).

In terms of going inland & north from Bridgeport, I'd add that Domenick & Pia's slices in Waterbury completely underwhelmed me both times I went. Nothing hostile, simply couldn't fathom the love some show it, and that included giving it points for there seeming to be a Domenick and a Pia, IIRC.
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A couple of places I used to go to in North Bridgeport years ago that were good back then, Vinnie's Pizza, across from Beardsley Park and Pizza Time on North Madison Ave was good but it closed when Sal passed away. Vinnie's made the best lasagna and garlic bread with cheese, I ever had.
 
superjohn said:
I love Domenick and Pia's and think the plain tomato sauce and bread pie at Sally's so many rave about is absolute garbage, everyone has different tastes and opinions.
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There's a wide variety of tastes and opinions, and I think that's more good than bad. I liked reading this particular difference between you and me. No shade intended.
 
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methodology said:
You want to have the stone/ bottom of pizza oven reading at around 620-660 range
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That's a simplistic interpretation. Depends on the style of pizza.

I cook neapolitan in a pizza oven. My old bricks weren't great so I swapped them out for some specially ordered ones. My floor temp is usually around 725-750 when I'm cooking at my best. Air temp maybe 900 but it's trickier to measure with the infared thermometer I use.

Friends of mine cook at 550 or lower with great success
 
Does anyone know where to get pizza similar to Marino's meat sheet pizza (closed years ago in Middletown)
 
Anyone have a list of pizza spots to hit up in Fairfield County and below? Most of these places yall have been posting are north of Farflield County. I want to try them out but it'll have to be when im traveling North.

Top places i want to try not in FF:
Sallys
Modern
Bar
Roseland Apizza
Zuppardis
 
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