I'm not a super big fan of chicken on pizza. I still eat it when my goofy buddies order it, but they seem to enjoy it much more than me.
I'm not knocking anyone for eating it- just indicating my preference in case anyone wanted to email me a pizza.
Ditto. Not a fan. It's just not really flavourful enough I think. It's hunks of meat on a pizza, which I guess is great for protein intake and filling you up, but I don't think chicken adds anything to a pizza as far as great taste goes. Not compared to other meat that goes on pizza.
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OK, so the date finally came for a meet up with 1 of the good friends from these boards @ Pizzeria Mozza in LA. Made reservations as soon as we could (30 days out) and enjoyed it very much yesterday. Will put the apps on here as well, at least what was left before I remembered to take a few pics.
Verdict on the pizza? it is not what most of us in America think of as pizza...but this was some of the best pizza ever. Ingredients were amazing but we both agreed that the kicker was the crust. A-m-a-zing. Just crispy enough, a little puffy on the outside with just the right amount of char on the bottom. Damn this shit was good.
Went with what our waitress suggested after discussing what we might be most down for after reading the menu. (It all looked good!)
Meatballs al forno -- simple, but excellent. Sorry, the forno is already gone when the pic was snapped, lol.
Bone marrow (three pieces) al forno. (Both marrow and forno gone...served with roasted garlic, sea salt and some microgreens. Seriously, this is heart attack food but was so good!)
Aglio e Olio w/mozzarella & fontina. We originally were going to go a Margarita & a Prosciutto. Waitress, wisely so, suggested that we vary our order a bit more. This was excellent -- the flavor and smell was pretty crazy. (Crazy/good)
The Prosciutto di Parma, Rucola, Tomato & Mozzarella. I would roll around in this and weigh 800 pounds if I thought I would live through it. For sure a top 10 pizza, for me. Got this last and even though I knew I wanted to take a pic, I waited until trying.
Multiple beers & some wine was enjoyed as well.
Great friend, great food, great pizza! Strongly recommend. Pizzeria Mozza -- thumbs up!
Bone marrow. Wow.
It seems oddly out of place (the pizzas look great- especially the waitress's recommendation).
My father is a fan, but for some reason I can't bring myself to suck it back. I commend you for doing so.
Somebody's husband scarfed down the leftovers last night
Lol
It sounds like this guy has game. Not every guy can pull this off. There's the actual fridge extraction-reheat-mow down-without alerting anyone maneuver. Then there's the repercussions in the morning.
I always give the kids I coach a lesson in pizza management.
I tell them to listen up and listen good because it will be the best lesson they have ever received.
I offer one scenario where the pizza is winding down with three buddies going after it. I use an illustration to depict four pieces left- biggest to smallest. I ask them, "You have just finished your slice and you're going in for your selection... what do you do?"
They inevitably say, "Pick the biggest one!"
I take a really serious tone and cry, "No. No you don't. You gotta read the room. You need to see where other guys are on their slice. And you need to do this prior to finishing so you have a plan when you get that last bite in your mouth."
After having them assess the others... I tell them to go for the 'smallest' piece. Reason why? They'll get it down before the others get their's down and they'll be able to procure the fourth piece for themselves- ultimately getting more pizza than the biggest one could have offered them.
It's a question of pacing.
Of course... we go over other factors such as cheese distribution and etiquette (eg. do not allow non crust eaters).
I always give the kids I coach a lesson in pizza management.
I tell them to listen up and listen good because it will be the best lesson they have ever received.
I offer one scenario where the pizza is winding down with three buddies going after it. I use an illustration to depict four pieces left- biggest to smallest. I ask them, "You have just finished your slice and you're going in for your selection... what do you do?"
They inevitably say, "Pick the biggest one!"
I take a really serious tone and cry, "No. No you don't. You gotta read the room. You need to see where other guys are on their slice. And you need to do this prior to finishing so you have a plan when you get that last bite in your mouth."
After having them assess the others... I tell them to go for the 'smallest' piece. Reason why? They'll get it down before the others get their's down and they'll be able to procure the fourth piece for themselves- ultimately getting more pizza than the biggest one could have offered them.
It's a question of pacing.
Of course... we go over other factors such as cheese distribution and etiquette (eg. do not allow non crust eaters).
Great advise wise one!
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2010 - Buffalo
2011 - Toronto 1&2
2013 - London, Pittsburgh, Buffalo
2014 - Cincinnati, St. Louis, Detroit
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I live in Australia. I want to try a Chicago style deep dish. Looks so good.
It is even better than it looks. Don’t let these think-they-know-it-all New Yorkers try to convince you otherwise. They're not the World Pizza Council.
I live in Australia. I want to try a Chicago style deep dish. Looks so good.
It is even better than it looks. Don’t let these think-they-know-it-all New Yorkers try to convince you otherwise. They're not the World Pizza Council.
This is true, the WPC rejected my application. Told me I was a know it all doofus from NJ.
I live in Australia. I want to try a Chicago style deep dish. Looks so good.
It is even better than it looks. Don’t let these think-they-know-it-all New Yorkers try to convince you otherwise. They're not the World Pizza Council.
It is not good! It's a gooey mess.
Signed, Really does know it all Victorian
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Bone marrow is one of my favs!
Anybody enjoy a good Abondigas soup? For whatever reason it doesn't exist here in NY.
Anybody know a spot?
Bone Marrow is wonderful!
Love the seed crust idea. Gonna steal that.
The seasame crust made it! Here s some other pies they make with that crust:
Bone marrow. Wow.
It seems oddly out of place (the pizzas look great- especially the waitress's recommendation).
My father is a fan, but for some reason I can't bring myself to suck it back. I commend you for doing so.
Lol
It sounds like this guy has game. Not every guy can pull this off. There's the actual fridge extraction-reheat-mow down-without alerting anyone maneuver. Then there's the repercussions in the morning.
Advanced training necessary.
I tell them to listen up and listen good because it will be the best lesson they have ever received.
I offer one scenario where the pizza is winding down with three buddies going after it. I use an illustration to depict four pieces left- biggest to smallest. I ask them, "You have just finished your slice and you're going in for your selection... what do you do?"
They inevitably say, "Pick the biggest one!"
I take a really serious tone and cry, "No. No you don't. You gotta read the room. You need to see where other guys are on their slice. And you need to do this prior to finishing so you have a plan when you get that last bite in your mouth."
After having them assess the others... I tell them to go for the 'smallest' piece. Reason why? They'll get it down before the others get their's down and they'll be able to procure the fourth piece for themselves- ultimately getting more pizza than the biggest one could have offered them.
It's a question of pacing.
Of course... we go over other factors such as cheese distribution and etiquette (eg. do not allow non crust eaters).
2009 - Toronto
2010 - Buffalo
2011 - Toronto 1&2
2013 - London, Pittsburgh, Buffalo
2014 - Cincinnati, St. Louis, Detroit
2016 - Ft. Lauderdale, Miami, Ottawa, Toronto 1
2018 - Fenway 1&2
2022 - Hamilton, Toronto
2023 - Chicago 1&2
You can't talk like that around here, the NYPSD will have your ass!
They have those in other places?
It is not good! It's a gooey mess.
Signed,
Really does know it all Victorian
The New York Pizza Snob Department does not tolerate variance.
Apologies will not be accepted lol
Chicago Deep Dish Pies are real things. Real people eat them & enjoy them!
Just please do not call them Pizzas.