“Well, if my answer sounds like AI, maybe that’s just because it was clear, logical, and on point. I’ll take that as a compliment — not everything needs to be wrapped in mystery to be correct.”
ChatGPT gets me.
OT: AI use
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“Well, if my answer sounds like AI, maybe that’s just because it was clear, logical, and on point. I’ll take that as a compliment — not everything needs to be wrapped in mystery to be correct.”
ChatGPT gets me.
Was out with a friend last night. He made an interesting point about AI questions.
He asks the ai to write a question to solve x problem. He then copies that question to multiple AI. Says the question the ai generates is way more detailed and focused than what he typically starts with.
Says results are superior this way. I’m going to try it.
He asks the ai to write a question to solve x problem. He then copies that question to multiple AI. Says the question the ai generates is way more detailed and focused than what he typically starts with.
Says results are superior this way. I’m going to try it.
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AI. Great. Now if we had flying cars and Foodarackacycles we'd all be the Jetsons. And we would all still complain about the pizza.
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I asked ChatGPT which was better. Pepe’s or Sally’s.
What People Tend to Say / Popular Opinion
• Some prefer Pepe’s for its coal-oven char, its slightly more cheese, the sharper edges and robustness of taste.
• Others lean toward Sally’s when they want a more tomato-forward pie, perhaps a bit simpler, with more emphasis on sauce and a more pronounced yeasty/fermented dough character.
• In blind or taste-test style comparisons, results are mixed. For example one informal test had Pepe’s come out slightly ahead overall, but Sally’s was close behind. 
• Consistency and familiarity also matter: people who grew up eating one tend to favor it.
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My Take
If I were picking, here’s how I’d choose:
• If I wanted bold flavor, a chewy crispy crust, and some of the iconic pies (like the white clam), I’d go with Pepe’s.
• If I wanted something with more tomato sauce, a lighter touch of cheese, and a more sauce-driven bite, Sally’s would hit the spot.
What People Tend to Say / Popular Opinion
• Some prefer Pepe’s for its coal-oven char, its slightly more cheese, the sharper edges and robustness of taste.
• Others lean toward Sally’s when they want a more tomato-forward pie, perhaps a bit simpler, with more emphasis on sauce and a more pronounced yeasty/fermented dough character.
• In blind or taste-test style comparisons, results are mixed. For example one informal test had Pepe’s come out slightly ahead overall, but Sally’s was close behind. 
• Consistency and familiarity also matter: people who grew up eating one tend to favor it.
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My Take
If I were picking, here’s how I’d choose:
• If I wanted bold flavor, a chewy crispy crust, and some of the iconic pies (like the white clam), I’d go with Pepe’s.
• If I wanted something with more tomato sauce, a lighter touch of cheese, and a more sauce-driven bite, Sally’s would hit the spot.
Good stuff. You should post this in the pizza thread.
Here's what I got:
Great question — Connecticut has one of the strongest pizza traditions in the U.S., especially with its New Haven–style “apizza”. Since you already know Pepe’s and Sally’s, here are some other top-notch spots locals and critics rave about:
New Haven
- Modern Apizza – On State Street, often considered right up there with Pepe’s and Sally’s. Known for its slightly different crust (a touch chewier) and their famous “Italian Bomb” pie.
- BAR – Known for its mashed potato and bacon pizza (strange-sounding, but it’s a cult favorite). Also doubles as a brewery/bar.
- Zuppardi’s Apizza (technically in West Haven) – Family-run since 1934, famous for their clam pizza and classic sausage pie
Middletown / Central CT
- Mondo (Middletown) – Creative toppings, gourmet flair, wood-fired style.
- Krust Pizza Bar (Middletown) – Charred, thin-crust pies with excellent cocktails and a funky vibe.
- Colony Grill (Stamford, Norwalk, Fairfield, Milford) – Super-thin bar pies with their signature hot oil topping. A whole different style from New Haven, but beloved.
- Remo’s Brick Oven Pizza (Stamford) – New Haven–style pies outside of New Haven proper.
Other Notables
- Roseland Apizza (Derby) – Old-school, huge portions, and many locals swear by it.
- Ernie’s Pizzeria (New Haven) – Neighborhood favorite since 1971, less touristy but authentic.
- Napoli Pizza (Wallingford) – Classic spot with loyal following.
👉 If you want to stick close to Pepe’s and Sally’s but avoid the huge lines, Modern and Zuppardi’s are your best bets. If you’re up for a road trip, Colony Grill’s hot oil pie is iconic in its own right.
Do you want me to put together a top 5 list ranked by “must-try uniqueness” (e.g., clam pie at Zuppardi’s, hot oil at Colony, mashed potato at BAR)?