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Agree on the atmosphere for sure but he’s trying to keep the miles down too. Pizza much better? I think not but that’s all in preference right? I can tell you this about First and Last it depends on the owners. Plainville is much better than Glastonbury, and Avon pizza haven’t been to the original on a long while. Middletown sucked and is now closed.
Agreed it's all a preference!! The First and Last in Glastonbury, Avon and Plainville are not really owned by the First and Last people of the original one in Hartford. My understanding, and I could be wrong but this is what I was told by the people in Hartford, is that they bought the name and must use the original owner's sauce. Other than that there is no connection. Would love to be corrected if I'm wrong.
 
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Agreed it's all a preference!! The First and Last in Glastonbury, Avon and Plainville are not really owned by the First and Last people of the original one in Hartford. My understanding, and I could be wrong but this is what I was told by the people in Hartford, is that they bought the name and must use the original owner's sauce. Other than that there is no connection. Would love to be corrected if I'm wrong.

I would believe you’re correct on the sauce as that is very good and seemingly consistent in each. The thin crust at Plainville and maybe a little more char make their pizza a bit better overall but all are still solid, wouldn’t say no. You are spot on with the sauce though good stuff to begin any pie and key.
 
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Thanks for some great info, i am only passing thru getting in late one night and staying a few hours the next day.

I’m having trouble wading thru pizza picks i will want to hit something close to campus but will drive a few mins if need to, love pizza! One time in south Florida i went to a place called new haven pizza and crust was super crispy and awesome - is that typical of Connecticut pizza?
 

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Thanks for some great info, i am only passing thru getting in late one night and staying a few hours the next day.

I’m having trouble wading thru pizza picks i will want to hit something close to campus but will drive a few mins if need to, love pizza! One time in south Florida i went to a place called new haven pizza and crust was super crispy and awesome - is that typical of Connecticut pizza?

Wilmington is a legit 5ish minutes from campus.

The red potato pizza is a staple item. A local delicacy. A must try if you’re not from here (unless you dislike potatoes, obviously).
 
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Thanks for some great info, i am only passing thru getting in late one night and staying a few hours the next day.

I’m having trouble wading thru pizza picks i will want to hit something close to campus but will drive a few mins if need to, love pizza! One time in south Florida i went to a place called new haven pizza and crust was super crispy and awesome - is that typical of Connecticut pizza?
Some light reading for you:

 
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Some light reading for you:


Pages 77 to 116 are the most important IMO.
 

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If he’s looking for Wilmington he might end up in North Carolina. Lol. It’s Willington.

I know. I grew up in he area. God damn Siri
 

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Re-confirmation, average pizza in a desert.
Mid average to slightly above average pizza for CT. Nirvana if you are from lesser pizza states (so pretty much everyone else.)
 

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Some light reading for you:

Remember when I made this thread? Me either. Goodnight moon, goodnight clouds, goodnight CTB.
 

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Weird collision of universes:

They just opened a DP Dough here in Athens, GA; went there and it just wasn't the same.

Andy Murray was there though

You live in Athens? I was there for work earlier this year. The food options for a college town are insane. Highly recommend, however everything around there sucks besides lake oconee
 
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You live in Athens? I was there for work earlier this year. The food options for a college town are insane. Highly recommend, however everything around there sucks besides lake oconee

I live in Atlanta, but my in-laws have a house in Athens so we spend a lot of time out there (I was there when I posted that comment lol).

Awesome town with a great food scene, including some restaurants operated by Hugh Acheson.
 
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You live in Athens? I was there for work earlier this year. The food options for a college town are insane. Highly recommend, however everything around there sucks besides lake oconee
You live in Athens? I was there for work earlier this year. The food options for a college town are insane. Highly recommend, however everything around there sucks besides lake oconee

Where did you eat?
 
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Am I the only one who thought Sgt Peps was good?

Nope, their Calzone's were vastly superior to DP Dough. The only thing DP Dough had going was efficiency and that it was open until 4am.
 

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Nope, their Calzone's were vastly superior to DP Dough. The only thing DP Dough had going was efficiency and that it was open until 4am.
The Sarge: ricotta, pineapple, and pepperoni was always always so very good after 12 or so Miller lites. I have no idea if it was actually good though
 

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Where did you eat?

The last resort, The national, a mexican place that you have to pay cash not sure of the name, south kitchen, mellow mushroom, Tlaloc
 
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Wilmington is a legit 5ish minutes from campus.

The red potato pizza is a staple item. A local delicacy. A must try if you’re not from here (unless you dislike potatoes, obviously).
Wilmington is a lot farther than 5 minutes. You talking North Carolina or Deleware?
 
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The last resort, The national, a mexican place that you have to pay cash not sure of the name, south kitchen, mellow mushroom, Tlaloc

Nice! You did good. The National and Last Resort are #1 and #2 imo
 

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Nice! You did good. The National and Last Resort are #1 and #2 imo

Lol, one of the people on our team is a foodie and hunts the best restaurants where ever we travel.
 
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Thanks for some great info, i am only passing thru getting in late one night and staying a few hours the next day.

I’m having trouble wading thru pizza picks i will want to hit something close to campus but will drive a few mins if need to, love pizza! One time in south Florida i went to a place called new haven pizza and crust was super crispy and awesome - is that typical of Connecticut pizza?
I know the place you're talking about in Florida. It's not really that good when compared to some of the better pizza places in CT. Good luck and have fun on your stay.
 

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