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OT: Best Pizza in CT

HooperScooper said:
Pizzeria Regina in the North End is the only real Pizzeria Regina pizza. The rest of them are terrible impersonators. I had a pizza from the Fenway one about a year ago and it was terrible. The one at South Station stinks.

Boston is not a great pizza city but the only ones that I've had that are pretty good, off the top of my head, are Pizzeria Regina on Thacher Street in the North End, Ducali, Santarpio's, Florina (very underrated), and Max & Leo's.
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near as I can figure it, myuns have been eating at regina's since the 1970s. something about one of us going to school up there, searching for 'something that looks like ct za,' and finding regina's. prolly heard angels, cherubs, and a string quartet too. 'money from home' as that midnight cowboy guy said.
 
8893 said:
So I was in Boston for work, had no lunch and had to run to catch the train home (on which I am riding as I type) from South Station. With five minutes before departure I saw Pizzeria Regina in the food court there and figured I’d give it a shot, so I got two cheese slices. It hit the spot because I was famished, but it reminded me more of the thin crust DiGiorno frozen pizza my kids love than anything else. Is this representative of the best of Boston pizza?
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I've been to both. The original Pizzeria Regina in the North End is good, though nowhere near new Haven standards. The one is South Station is a step above Pizza Hut. I used to get McD's there instead because its the same quality as the other McD's and you're mot missing anything by going to a different one.
 
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Has anyone had One 6 Three Pizza in New Haven. I'm throwing a party at East Rock Brewing and they deliver.
 
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To be fair, I kinda like the motto, "Come for the pizza, stay for the traffic."

Switching to MA, as far as Regina goes, the North End spot is certainly more than acceptable, as is Santarpio's. Let's face it, you're not getting the Holy Trinity outside NH, but there is decent pizza out there. When I lived in Quincy, Regina wasn't even the best. That was X/O in Quincy, which no longer exists, nor does the $5 bar pie at The Alumni, which satisfied the Colony fan in me.
 
Mr. Conehead said:
I've been to both. The original Pizzeria Regina in the North End is Good, though nowhere near new Haven stadnards. The one is South Station is a step above Pizza Hut.
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I was going to say it reminded me of Sbarro pizza. But one step above Pizza Hut works too.
 
storrsroars said:
To be fair, I kinda like the motto, "Come for the pizza, stay for the traffic."

Switching to MA, as far as Regina goes, the North End spot is certainly more than acceptable, as is Santarpio's. Let's face it, you're not getting the Holy Trinity outside NH, but there is decent pizza out there. When I lived in Quincy, Regina wasn't even the best. That was X/O in Quincy, which no longer exists, nor does the $5 bar pie at The Alumni, which satisfied the Colony fan in me.
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So, true. Boston pizza is good pizza, just not New Haven level, which many of us here are spoiled on. Now, if one was from say Nebraska or Idaho, etc., they will likely think that a good Boston pie maybe the best thing ever.
 
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HooperScooper said:
I was going to say it reminded me of Sbarro pizza. But one step above Pizza Hut works too.
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Pizza Hut at least has a salad bar (dine-in) and now has Cinnabons.

Sbarro's is day-old pizza slices left-out at malls and highway rest stops that only calorie consuming, foolish risk-taking, and taste bud lacking teenager would consider.

PS - I went to Pizza Hut for the first time in maybe 20 years last summer outside of Cooperstown NY. It was after a late baseball game and the options were very limited at 10 PM limited unless we wanted to make the 30-minute drive to Oneonta. The only positive memories it brought back were of a bunch of high school kids like me working at one. They're not even smart enough to carry one of the dozens of local brews, such as
Ommegang. Don't need to go back for another 20 years, if I am lucky. We did have time another night and went to New York Pizza in downtown Cooperstown. That was good (not excellent), New York style bar pizza and they had a good beer selection available.
 
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Dove said:
Has anyone had One 6 Three Pizza in New Haven. I'm throwing a party at East Rock Brewing and they deliver.
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As with Next Door, One6Three is an outgrowth of a pizza truck enterprise, so it produces a thinner, smaller pie that therefore might not travel as well as others. Because of this, I've eaten there most times, but my one trip to the top of East Rock Park was a winner.

That said, it's a small place and does solid take-out for those who live nearby and now don't have to go 'as far' as Modern or Next Door. That's what gave me the confidence to go to the East Rock summit.

Delivery to East Rock Brewing is a popular combo, so it must work. If that's the case, then very good pizza, beer, and place to enjoy them both.
 
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NY Post had a similar short blurb abour NJ vs NY pizza a few days ago. In all my years in NJ, I've never had a suxless pizza. Don't even order it any more.
 
At Pepe’s right now just ordered new meatball ricotta pie. Will check back in.

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Hans Sprungfeld said:
Ya got wondering if I should go get one now.

Did you give any cooking instructions, or leave it to them?
What size is that?
How crisp was the underside?
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Nope let them handle ...the crust was great tonight. And holy crap there was a line on Monday night.

It was a large
 
August_West said:
It’s really good, the ricotta is money . Meatballs are excellent but nothing out of ordinary, but The whole pie holds up really well
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I was at the Manchester one today. Forgot about this new pie until after we ordered and then saw the little placard on the table. Definitely want to try it next time since everyone in my family likes ricotta on their pizza.
 
August_West said:
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I got a small: very little crust at the rim, fully soft-chewable on the underside, a huge letdown after your photo (which looked very much like the announcement article I'd seen). No criticism of you in what I've written. I was destined to try it, and I've got some Modern lined up for Thursday.

EDIT: Looks better as a picture. Sigh.
 
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Hans Sprungfeld said:
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I got a small: very little crust at the rim, fully soft-chewable on the underside, a huge letdown after your photo (which looked very much like the announcement article I'd seen). No criticism of you in what I've written. I was destined to try it, and I've got some Modern lined up for Thursday.

EDIT: Looks better as a picture. Sigh.
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This thread is years old And I’ve been critical of Pepe’s inconsistency on the crust front quite a few times on here in that time so I get it. I caught a good one tonight. Sorry you didn’t.
 
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A new Grand Apizza just opened in Deep River, on Rt 8. In the space where Wade's Country Store was.

Stopped and brought home a tasty Buffalo chicken and a Margherita. Crisp crust held like a plank. Ingredients were fresh.
 
Dove said:
A new Grand Apizza just opened in Deep River, on Rt 8. In the space where Wade's Country Store was.

Stopped and brought home a tasty Buffalo chicken and a Margherita. Crisp crust held like a plank. Ingredients were fresh.
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I guess they are shooting for one in each town in CT.
 
I enjoy Sazzano in Bucks Corner in Glastonbury. New place, friendly owners and GREAT pizza.
 
August_West said:
This thread is years old And I’ve been critical of Pepe’s inconsistency on the crust front quite a few times on here in that time so I get it. I caught a good one tonight. Sorry you didn’t.
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Interesting to absorb this point for the first time. As I think about it, it mirrors my experience, but Pepe's has always been a tough case for me.

Decades ago, I had a white clam pie that lives in memory as one of the best eating experiences I ever had. The crust had a perfect balance of crunch and chew that had my jaw in a tough exercise routine the entire time. The following day, I felt the awakened muscles, as though in the aftermath of a great workout. All the flavor of the pizza was pure pleasure throughout.

It's quite likerly a chased dragon that I'll never catch again, so it's almost unfair to arrive with that memory. Because of this, I almost only go to Pepe's with people who come in from out of town, have never been, and it's their choice. They usually love the pizza & the experience, while I usually register that it didn't measure up to that perfect time. If pressed, I mutter that it "wasn't transplendent," but do not elaborate.
 
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Hans Sprungfeld said:
Interesting to absorb this point for the first time. As I think about it, it mirrors my experience, but Pepe's has always been a tough case for me.

Decades ago, I had a white clam pie that lives in memory as one of the best eating experiences I ever had. The crust had a perfect balance of crunch and chew that had my jaw in a tough exercise routine the entire time. The following day, I felt the awakened muscles, as though in the aftermath of a great workout. All the flavor of the pizza was pure pleasure throughout.

It's quite likerly a chased dragon that I'll never catch again, so it's almost unfair to arrive with that memory. Because of this, I almost only go to Pepe's with people who come in from out of town, have never been, and it's their choice. They usually love the pizza & the experience, while I usually register that it didn't measure up to that perfect time. If pressed, I mutter that it "wasn't transplendent," but do not elaborate.
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You can for sure recapture that white clam pie experience. When I lived in CT we would routinely order a small Pepe's white clam pie as the appetizer, since it had to be eaten quickly (no sauce, no cheese - cools down fast). Time after time it was heaven.

Recently was back in CT and was able to go to Pepe's for the first time in 16 years (yikes!). Ordered the usual white clam pie for the app, and was told they were out of clams - WHATTT????? We got over it when the sausage & onion pie showed up. OMG I miss Pepe's...
 
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Dove said:
A new Grand Apizza just opened in Deep River, on Rt 8. In the space where Wade's Country Store was.

Stopped and brought home a tasty Buffalo chicken and a Margherita. Crisp crust held like a plank. Ingredients were fresh.
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just heads up this isn’t owned by Mike and the same people that own Clinton/Madison/guilford

this location is owned by his brother and the two don’t really talk/get along. Still most likely good pie as the brother owned the north haven location
 
methodology said:
just heads up this isn’t owned by Mike and the same people that own Clinton/Madison/guilford

this location is owned by his brother and the two don’t really talk/get along. Still most likely good pie as the brother owned the north haven location
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The menu is the same, tho.
 
Bummer news for Fairfield County Boneyarders:

Fat Cat Pie Co. at Wall Street in Norwalk is closing after 16 years of operation. Based out of the Twin City Building, built in 1875, their space has been sold and their operations have ceased earlier this week.

I first tried Fat Cat twelve years ago for one of my first adult after work happy hours. Now, as a native Norwalker it was part of me and my wife's regular dinner haunts.

Top of the line ingredients, simple menu, beautiful building, off-beat character...I'll miss this place!

Last pizza I've tried from there: their seasonal winter pie: braised cabbage, capers and creme fraiche. Sounds weird, but so freakin' good.
 
Had to share this with the rest of you New Haven pizza purists. Got the Marco Island version of NY Pizza last night. Tasty but had Florida pizza crust. Guy from Massachusetts thought it was incredible. Figures.
 
Huskybass said:
Had to share this with the rest of you New Haven pizza purists. Got the Marco Island version of NY Pizza last night. Tasty but had Florida pizza crust. Guy from Massachusetts thought it was incredible. Figures.
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what is Florida crust?
 
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