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OT: Best Pizza in CT

Is it time to get rid of the pizza thread?

  • Yes. It's past it's useful time here.

    Votes: 10 14.1%

  • No. I can't live without it.

    Votes: 50 70.4%

  • Move it to another board.

    Votes: 11 15.5%
  • Total voters
    71
Hans Sprungfeld said:
Interesting, really.

My visits to Sal's, Domenick & Pia's in Waterbury, and Joe's on Carmine Street in NYC have all left me with a guilty, "Is that it? Am I missing something?" feeling, as though I'd be rude or curmudgeonly in passing along that impression to people whose opinions I respect. I think there's a compliment in there that I group those 3 together as something akin to "The best of those that haven't impressed me as much as I think they're supposed to have."

While I'm on the topic (sort of), I'll say that more than half of my takeout pies from Modern in the past 5 years have left me feeling that either I don't know how to order from there anymore, or they aren't as reliable as they were when they were my #1 choice when I'd travel from Fairfield County to New Haven for more than a decade, before I moved back to New Haven 10 years ago after being 30+ years elsewhere.

Okay, now maybe that's all out of my system. May it create space for me to not be so expectation-based moving forward.
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Sals, corner Sicilian. Fantastic.
 
Let's get back to Connecticut.
 
Huskybass said:
Sals, corner Sicilian. Fantastic.
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Thx.
Now you've given me something to work with...and longings for East 14th St Artichoke's Sicilian slices during lomg multi-borough bike rides, and takeout Grandma slices from New Hyde Park Umberto's before or after a movie at North Shore Towers (neither of which I expect to hold any meaning for anybody here). Both had to be corners.

But when am I even gonna get there?

I'd have to be passing through and either fed up with the Hutch AND 95, or maybe some tie-in with a Wegmans recon in Harrison after meeting up with my LIC friend visiting her grandsons in White Plains or going to the Bronx Zoo as her guest.

Living in KY really changes things.
 
Hans Sprungfeld said:
takeout Grandma slices from New Hyde Park Umberto's before or after a movie at North Shore Towers (neither of which I expect to hold any meaning for anybody here). Both had to be corners.
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Both have meaning to me. The sight of North Shore Towers means that I'm about halfway to Robert Moses Beach from Norwalk. Pizza at Umbertos was consumed often with an old flame who lived in Garden City. Very solid slices, regular, Sicilian & especially grandma!
 
Bought some pies at Pepe’s for an USNA team competing at Yale. They loved it and I have to admit, it was delicious. Growing up in the NH area, I usually lean Bar or Modern. Now I’m going to be forced to do a NH pizza taste test. Can’t wait!
 
I’m chilling at my cozy Airbnb in Northern Fairfield County and we ordered takeout from Good Ole Days Pizza and Cocktail Den.

This place is funky. Wish we just ate there: such a cool vibe (MASSIVE fireplace) and the staff was super cool.

We ordered a cheese, a “Heat of the Moment” (red sauce, mozz, bomba calabreze, honey, red onion, hold the sopprasata) and a “Tommy and the Dill” (mozz, sliced pickles, red onion, sour cream, ranch, sesame seeds and parsley”.

All three were good: super quality ingredients and the Heat of the Moment was absolutely my favorite. One of the better sauces I’ve had in a while. We are back in Newtown next Saturday for our friend’s baby’s first birthday, so we’ll plan to eat there before the 45 minute drive back home.

Also, as a bonus, we picked up snacks and drinks at Big Y, my first visit since college and my wife’s first…I friggin’ love that store and wish there were ones closer to Norwalk.
 
Hey Adrien! said:
I’m chilling at my cozy Airbnb in Northern Fairfield County and we ordered takeout from Good Ole Days Pizza and Cocktail Den.

This place is funky. Wish we just ate there: such a cool vibe (MASSIVE fireplace) and the staff was super cool.

We ordered a cheese, a “Heat of the Moment” (red sauce, mozz, bomba calabreze, honey, red onion, hold the sopprasata) and a “Tommy and the Dill” (mozz, sliced pickles, red onion, sour cream, ranch, sesame seeds and parsley”.

All three were good: super quality ingredients and the Heat of the Moment was absolutely my favorite. One of the better sauces I’ve had in a while. We are back in Newtown next Saturday for our friend’s baby’s first birthday, so we’ll plan to eat there before the 45 minute drive back home.

Also, as a bonus, we picked up snacks and drinks at Big Y, my first visit since college and my wife’s first…I friggin’ love that store and wish there were ones closer to Norwalk.
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I grew up in Newtown. Good Ole Days has become a town favorite quickly. When I opened the box, I was underwhelmed, but was thrilled once I took my first bite. Doesn't look like much, but has great flavor.
 
Pepe's Fairfield now cuts their large pies in triangular slices. I'm guessing that they do it on all sizes, but can only confirm the large. Do they do this in New Haven too?

Their whole branding is based on tradition; I just don't understand why they would mess with the pizza. Very upsetting to me who's been going to Pepe's my whole life. They said that you could still request to be cut the old way.

They also now put the pepperoni on the top of the cheese and don't layer it under, within and over the cheese like they used to. I've been told that you can also request them to prepare it the traditional way.
 
huskyjawz said:
Pepe's Fairfield now cuts their large pies in triangular slices. I'm guessing that they do it on all sizes, but can only confirm the large. Do they do this in New Haven too?

Their whole branding is based on tradition; I just don't understand why they would mess with the pizza. Very upsetting to me who's been going to Pepe's my whole life. They said that you could still request to be cut the old way.

They also now put the pepperoni on the top of the cheese and don't layer it under, within and over the cheese like they used to. I've been told that you can also request them to prepare it the traditional way.
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Yep, they've been doing the same in Elmwood for a while now. I also have to order the piz well done to avoid greasy/soupy ness and reach acceptable char.

It's still better than anything in my vicinity. Though I'll choose Harrys if I'm in that part of town
 
huskyjawz said:
Pepe's Fairfield now cuts their large pies in triangular slices. I'm guessing that they do it on all sizes, but can only confirm the large. Do they do this in New Haven too?

Their whole branding is based on tradition; I just don't understand why they would mess with the pizza. Very upsetting to me who's been going to Pepe's my whole life. They said that you could still request to be cut the old way.

They also now put the pepperoni on the top of the cheese and don't layer it under, within and over the cheese like they used to. I've been told that you can also request them to prepare it the traditional way.
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Went this weekend actually. Underwhelming in all respects. It's fine, but nothing more. I grew up going to the original in NH -- Fairfield doesn't hold a candle to the original.
 
Not in my Top 10, but honorable mention to "CoalHouse" in Stamford for good pizza, very good beer selection and chilled out atmosphere.
 
Paul Giamatti reaffirmed his loyalty to New Haven-style pizza on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" Tuesday night.

In his interview with the late-night talk show host, the award-winning actor and Yale University alumnusdiscussed how growing up in the Elm City made him a dedicated fan of apizza, the dish that has given the city its reputation as the "pizza capital of America" — at least according to Gov. Ned Lamont.

"I literally have never had better pizza. I'm a snob about it. I've gone to Italy and been like, 'No, this isn't good,'" he told Kimmel, generating a laugh from the audience.

www.nhregister.com

'I literally have never had better pizza': Paul Giamatti praises New Haven apizza (again), this time on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!'

Oscar nominee and Yale alumnus Paul Giamatti praised New Haven pizza, especially Frank Pepe Pizzeria, in his interview with Jimmy Kimmel on Tuesday.
www.nhregister.com www.nhregister.com

Alternate access:

'I literally have never had better pizza': Paul Giamatti praises New Haven apizza (again), this time on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!'​

 
OceanDoggie said:
Not in my Top 10, but honorable mention to "CoalHouse" in Stamford for good pizza, very good beer selection and chilled out atmosphere.
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Your description of Coalhouse is spot on. It’s “good” and that’s it. Not memorable but gets the job done. It’s not NY style, not apizza and not bar pie - although the Colony-inspired “Stinger” hot oil pie is tasty. The back-room bar is great, but they have really curtailed the craft beer options in the last few years as foot traffic has decreased.

Once Frank Pepe opens this spring across the street, Coalhouse is going to face an uphill climb to bring in customers.
 
I was very excited this morning, working in Greenwich, was at Grigg Street pizza at 11:55 am for lunch. Closed. No sign on the door, no explanation on their web site, FB or IG. Luckily, I'm back working Greenwich next week.

There was a big silver lining in that cloud, I got a tidbit wedge with fried onions and steak sauce at Greenwich Prime Meats instead. Must have been an lb. of steak on the sandwich, it had been a bit skimpy the last couple of times I had it. Will definitely require an extra set or two at the at the gym tonight!

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dvegas said:
I was very excited this morning, working in Greenwich, was at Grigg Street pizza at 11:55 am for lunch. Closed. No sign on the door, no explanation on their web site, FB or IG. Luckily, I'm back working Greenwich next week.

There was a big silver lining in that cloud, I got a tidbit wedge with fried onions and steak sauce at Greenwich Prime Meats instead. Must have been an lb. of steak on the sandwich, it had been a bit skimpy the last couple of times I had it. Will definitely require an extra set or two at the at the gym tonight!

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Please tell me that wedge is garlic bread and you got some gorgonzola salad.
Have yet to make it to Grigg Street, it's high on my list. Hope it's just a fluke that it was closed!
 
jpeakin said:
Please tell me that wedge is garlic bread and you got some gorgonzola salad.
Have yet to make it to Grigg Street, it's high on my list. Hope it's just a fluke that it was closed!
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Sandwich has Maneros fried onions & steak sauce on it (and its filet mignon), would be too much on garlic bread. A loaf and a salad were procured as well, and will accompany dinner tomorrow night :cool: most likely with a large, strong cocktail (or two) in a shaker glass for a the complete experience!!! All I need is valet parking, Smitty & the singing waiters :D
 
I will repeat my attraction to East Haven's downtown pizzeria, Minervini's. The crust is crackish to me.
 
I was up at Mount Snow last weekend and there is a brewery in Wilmington Valley Craft Ales. Head brewer is from CT and makes specifically Apizza per the menu. Got a pepperoni/onion/jalapeño/ricotta pie and it was very solid. If you ever ski mount snow this place is worth a try

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Had Crust Issues in Norwalk tonight, definitely one of the more unique tasting pizzas I've had as the crust tastes like and has the texture of focaccia bread. Very good tho and they will be added to the rotation
 
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