PIZZA

[mortlock]

[MadJohnShaft]

Chicago Style is obviously the King of Pizza, with New York Style in slot II.

Last slot? All 'California Style' pizzas. Yuck. Communist homosexuals make bad Pizza.

[NCR600]

Fresh tomatos, anchovies, fresh basil and cheese make the best salt-bomb pizza for eating with mucho beer. Or maybe potato and rosemary for non-beer times.

The best pizzas used to come from Alex Cordobes on King Street in Newtown, but he closed his shop when the gays and hipsters annexed Newtown. Years ago.

What's the difference between New York, Chicago and Homo/Commo California pizza?

[Discö Rice]

New York - very thin, wide, minimal toppings, pretty rigid tradition touted by people who think they know best (even though quality varies widely)
Chicago - very thick, deep, smaller, heaps of toppings, sauce on top, celebrated by tourists the world over (often spurned by Chicagoans, from what I hear)
West Coast - similar to NY,  usually more heavy handed with toppings, but nowhere near Chicago style. more experimental tradition (unusual toppings/sauces) not accepted by anyone east of CA, OR, or WA.

I'll say this -  in NY I've had the most consistently good pizza - even the 99 cent slices are pretty groovy - but I've only had truly great pizza on the West Coast, which is not to say NY doesn't have it - I just haven't had it.

[I,Galactus]

Diggin' the anchovies in this thread...

Keep the pizza porn comin!

[yeezuz]

japanese and their take on pizza -  potatoes, tuna, egg, egg plant, seafood

[Metal and Beer]

NY: Too thin
Chi: Too thick, too much starch/carbs
CA: "Unusual" toppings rule, until you get into "Ritz crackers and whipped cream!!1!" territory. I personally draw the line before pineapple or nasssty fishesssesses

[MikeyT]

   C'mon, now. Don't you like pineapple with ham or Canadian bacon ?

[Jor el]

In the commercial business, that shot is what's known as "The Cheese Pull."

[black]

What ever it's called, it's some dirty/sexy food action for the eyes!

[Metal and Beer]

   C'mon, now. Don't you like pineapple with ham or Canadian bacon ?

No, why, am I supposed to?

[Discö Rice]

A place I knew back home made it with black forest ham and fresh sliced pineapple. Say what you want, but dem shits is mighty good.

[Lumpy]

Disco Rice, try the Margherita slice at Artichoke pizza on 14th street between 2nd Ave and 1st Ave. (go at an off time, otherwise there can be a line). It's 3.75 a slice or something (ouch) but it's worth it.

It's so good that you will probably disregard my advice to NOT try the artichoke slice (which sucks) because you figure that if the Margherita is so good, how can they fuck up the namesake slice? But they do. The crab slice is worthless too (and they only have those 3 choices).

[demon gal]

I have two pizza requirements easy on the toppings, one or two is perfect, everything after that just gets sloppy. Secondly, bubble crust.

[astroman]

pepperoni + jalapeno + pineapple (yeah, I said it) + xtra sauce

[GodShifter]

I have two pizza requirements easy on the toppings, one or two is perfect, everything after that just gets sloppy. Secondly, bubble crust.

That looks perfect, to me.

[Discö Rice]

Disco Rice, try the Margherita slice at Artichoke pizza on 14th street between 2nd Ave and 1st Ave. (go at an off time, otherwise there can be a line). It's 3.75 a slice or something (ouch) but it's worth it.

It's so good that you will probably disregard my advice to NOT try the artichoke slice (which sucks) because you figure that if the Margherita is so good, how can they fuck up the namesake slice? But they do. The crab slice is worthless too (and they only have those 3 choices).

That works - I'm not big on artichokes and I'm allergic to shellfish. Margherita's delicious. I'm excited to try it.

[RAGER]

My favorite pizza is served at a place in the Columbia Gorge on the Washington side.  Wood fired brick oven, hand tossed, simple killer ingredients like goat cheese, prosciutto, shaved asparagus, not round pizza.  A little dark and bubbly on the edges from the extreme heat.  
they have a new one i haven't tried yet.  The Country Girl-cherries, chorizo, and goat cheese.  I'll be making the 1 hour and fifteen minute trip there soon to have this.  The scenery there is also breathtaking.  Coupled with a pint or two of Knuckledragger pale and fuggeddabouttit!!

[MikeyT]

       
          FORGETABOUTIT !!!

[MadJohnShaft]

I always use the no-knead bread in 5 minutes a day recipe and just keep a big old wad of Pizza dough going in the back of the basement fridge all the time. It lasts about a month or more once you mix it up.

My sister gave me some 00 flour - which is what the Italians use - and it is super extra awesome and has my recommendation.

[RAGER]

I always use the no-knead bread in 5 minutes a day recipe and just keep a big old wad of Pizza dough going in the back of the basement fridge all the time. It lasts about a month or more once you mix it up.

My sister gave me some 00 flour - which is what the Italians use - and it is super extra awesome and has my recommendation.

I do the same thing.  i tell people about it and they can't wrap their head around the fact that it is actually this easy.

[johnny problem]

Pizza sucks in the Great White.

My favourite is:

-Thin crispy crust
-Basil Pesto
-Diced tomatoes
-Feta
-Grilled chicken (or sometimes pulled pork)
-Mozzarella

Must be slightly burnt.

[peoplething]

when out to lunch today and ran across this:

Fig and Onion (Pizza)– $10
Fresh basil, dried figs, roasted garlic, caramelized onions, blue cheese and pine nuts

didn't try it, maybe next time

[MadJohnShaft]

Here is the 5 minute dough thing - it is fantastic - you only stir it together once and then it does its thing. I only make the pizza dough version.

http://www.artisanbreadinfive.com/2010/02/09/back-to-basics-tips-and-techniques-to-create-a-great-loaf-in-5-minutes-a-day


There is always one in back of the basement fridge. It doesn't go bad but once too old it dries out.

[whoshotthefrog]

I wish there was a good Pizza joint near my house. Everything around me tastes the same and is full of grease. Anytime I want a good slice or pie I have to drive at least 40 minutes to get it, but in the end its worth it.