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OT: Best Pizza in CT

HuskyHawk said:
Oddly mine was maybe a hair overdone. You could play ping pong with a slice. Last time I had Pepe's at Mohegan (long ago) it was undercooked.
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That's the problem. Sometimes it's overdone, then other times it's undercooked. Unless it's perfect.
 
Methalius said:
…. Honestly you can't go wrong with Sally's, Pepe's or Modern. They all are essentially the same recipe and the ovens are similar as well. Pepe's was first, then came Modern a year later and about 4 or 5 years after Pepe's started then one of the relatives of Pepe's broke away and did their own business called Sally's. I think even the yeast is related. Anyone who says Pepe's or Sally's is terrible is just promoting their own agenda. I personally enjoy Modern the most but they are all so very similar. You can even go to West Haven and hit up Little Rendezvous. Those are the big 4. All are incredible.
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Little Rendezvous is in Meriden - not West Haven. Zuppardi’s is in West Haven (which may fall into the “big 4 category).
 
Travelman6 said:
Hey guys, I'll be in CT for about a week to start November. My gf will be visiting the USA for the first time and of course she needs to try New Haven pizza. I haven't had pizza from New Haven in years myself so not sure what the current state of pizza is in the city. I have one shot to wow her with NH pizza and I've heard mixed reviews about how Sally's currently is. Is Pepes still my best bet? Modern? I'd like to pick a place that's also been around for a long time.
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You can’t do wrong with either of the Modern, Sally, Pepe trifecta but first time in US, I’d go for Sally’s or Pepe’s for the Wooster Street vibe. You can wander down the street and grab dessert (to-go) from Libby’s Italian Pastry ( w/ espresso, cappuccino and gelato) as a topper.
 
We has a couple of Pepe's slices in the Arena. It has to be the best arena slice out there.
 
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cordarone said:
Featured restos in video: Zuppardi's, Modern and Little Rendezvous.

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This is like watching a video of how to enjoy the LA Dodgers while your fate is being a Pirates fan.
 
Sally's opening 8.000 sq ft spot in Danbury Fair Mall.

"A new location in Danbury is being described as the "aircraft carrier" of the Sally's operation — located in a 8,000 square-foot spot adjacent to the Cheesecake Factory in the Danbury Fair Mall. Described as its culinary flagship, Bonaventura said it will be the "largest pizza restaurant in Connecticut" with an interior design that will be "Vegas level spectacular." The Danbury restaurant will also boast the largest Sally's menu selection.
The Danbury location is expected to begin construction in 2026 with a projected opening in 2027."

 
formerlurker said:
Sally's opening 8.000 sq ft spot in Danbury Fair Mall.

"A new location in Danbury is being described as the "aircraft carrier" of the Sally's operation — located in a 8,000 square-foot spot adjacent to the Cheesecake Factory in the Danbury Fair Mall. Described as its culinary flagship, Bonaventura said it will be the "largest pizza restaurant in Connecticut" with an interior design that will be "Vegas level spectacular." The Danbury restaurant will also boast the largest Sally's menu selection.
The Danbury location is expected to begin construction in 2026 with a projected opening in 2027."

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Sally's stinks now.
 
formerlurker said:
Sally's opening 8.000 sq ft spot in Danbury Fair Mall.

"A new location in Danbury is being described as the "aircraft carrier" of the Sally's operation — located in a 8,000 square-foot spot adjacent to the Cheesecake Factory in the Danbury Fair Mall. Described as its culinary flagship, Bonaventura said it will be the "largest pizza restaurant in Connecticut" with an interior design that will be "Vegas level spectacular." The Danbury restaurant will also boast the largest Sally's menu selection.
The Danbury location is expected to begin construction in 2026 with a projected opening in 2027."

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And that's exactly why they've completely ruined Sally's. It's not even Sally's anymore.
 
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I've said numerous times that even though I live in Stamford, if I want Sally's I'll drive to New Haven.

From what I've experienced, there is very little about the franchises that resemble the Wooster St Sally's.

I've heard from a few people that they won't go to Wooster St Sally's either as it is no longer the same. I've only been twice since Covid, but each time the pies were similar to what they used to be. I imagine that it is hit or miss these days and I was fortunate both times, but I'm not yet ready to completely dismiss Wooster St Sally's.
 
FfldCntyFan said:
I've said numerous times that even though I live in Stamford, if I want Sally's I'll drive to New Haven.

From what I've experienced, there is very little about the franchises that resemble the Wooster St Sally's.

I've heard from a few people that they won't go to Wooster St Sally's either as it is no longer the same. I've only been twice since Covid, but each time the pies were similar to what they used to be. I imagine that it is hit or miss these days and I was fortunate both times, but I'm not yet ready to completely dismiss Wooster St Sally's.
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This. If my wife and I have a crazy day with work and nothing is lined up for dinner, we’ll grab a grandma pie from Mario the Baker before considering Stamford Sally’s or Frank Pepe. If I find myself further up the line, I’m hitting Modern, Frank Pepe, Zuppardi, or even Olde World before going to Sally’s. Last few times there were average at best.
 
This is going down for another week. Not a bad deal, considering the Sally’s and Frank Pepe pricing these days….

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FfldCntyFan said:
I've said numerous times that even though I live in Stamford, if I want Sally's I'll drive to New Haven.

From what I've experienced, there is very little about the franchises that resemble the Wooster St Sally's.

I've heard from a few people that they won't go to Wooster St Sally's either as it is no longer the same. I've only been twice since Covid, but each time the pies were similar to what they used to be. I imagine that it is hit or miss these days and I was fortunate both times, but I'm not yet ready to completely dismiss Wooster St Sally's.
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Wooster St Sally's is the best in the world unless it's drastically overrated. Same with Pepe's.
 
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Husky25 said:
If I want Sally's, I'll drive to New Haven and go to Pepe.
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I've done that a number of times as well.

Since Covid I've been to Sally's twice. I've been to Wooster St Pepe's at least a dozen times.
 
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Last 2x at Pepe's for me was like the old days, wonderful pizza. Very well made. August and October. And I went there after several subpar tries before that. They are inconsistent.

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And so, I tried for 3 in a row last week. All the pizza making staff appeared to be in their 20s. I got thick dough, tasteless sauce, and a lot of cheese on top.
 
upstater said:
Last 2x at Pepe's for me was like the old days, wonderful pizza. Very well made. August and October. And I went there after several subpar tries before that. They are inconsistent.

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And so, I tried for 3 in a row last week. All the pizza making staff appeared to be in their 20s. I got thick dough, tasteless sauce, and a lot of cheese on top.
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Pepe’s can be the very best of the best except when it’s overrated.
 
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