Pizza Lovers

[Prince Duchess]

Ok, so I know we all like pizza here but what makes pizza better to you. Is it the various topping, the price variation, the crust or is it the way sauce is made.

 

 

 

 

Me, personally its the crust. I love my deep dish pizza! And the brand I love is Chicago Uno's for there deep crust and the diced tomatoe pizza sauce they use.

 

 

[JamesSavik]

I make my own with a thick crust and vary the toppings depending on what I have.

 

Pepperoni, sausage, onions, green peppers, mushrooms, Jalape

[Hamen Cheese]

By "Crust", I take it that you mean the dough because otherwise you're only referring to the edge of the pizza (and nothing in between).

 

If you are referring to the dough, then that's my vote. I love bread. The toppings and everything else are added bonuses.

[soup]

If i have time to cook i'll make my own pizza, but if i'm lazy/busy my brother just picks up some Dominos. We always get thin crust though, so i guess it's the topping that makes it.

[DragonMando]

First question: All of the above plays a part, but the toppings are probably closest to the top with crust type a close second.

 

Second: Probably the best pizza I ever ate was at a local place called Second Avenue. They have a special pizza called a Caroline that's just to die for!

 

and now I'm hungry

[Hamen Cheese]

Well, look at that... the results show that every single person who participated in the poll with an Author status voted for crust... Haha.

 

Wonder if that means anything.

[Amelia]

Of the option given, I will go with Unos for their crust and sauce. But the best pizza in this world is made at Mama Mina's in Fairfield, CT. Its a new your style thin crust that is just doughy enough as to not be crunchy. The sauce has just a hint of a kick and the cheese is fresh and not straight mozzarella. They use incredible sausage for the sausage and mushroom which is my favorite. The clams casino (with red, not white sauce) is also to die for!

[Prince Duchess]

Wow, so i'm really suprised no ones voted for California Pizza Kitchen or Papa Johns.

[Tommy_B]

Wow, so i'm really suprised no ones voted for California Pizza Kitchen or Papa Johns.

 

I'm surprised anyone voted for Pizza Hut or Domino's. We've ordered Pizza Hut & Papa John's, we go to CPK and even Pizzeria Uno and BJ's for deep dish, but none of those are our faves. Depending on where we are, there are better local places that aren't chains.

[Hamen Cheese]

You only go to CPK if you want to get robbed.

 

They have no sense of value for money (at least here).

[Matthew k]

Crust is where pizza starts, it doesn't matter what's on top or how much cheese or any of that. If the crust isn't good the toppings, sauce and cheese are all wasted.

 

The sauce should be flavorful, but not necessarily red, we love pesto for the base sauce and in some cases no sauce at all, just toppings, is fine too.

 

Toppings should be inventive, artichoke, smoked salmon, etc. Pepperoni & sausage just gets so boring.

 

Deep dish is good, but only if you are really in the mood for it, it is just so filling.

[Former Member]

I like traditional Italian from Italy, although of course they spread and I've found some outstanding places in Germany and even Finland.

 

Traditional crust, marinara sauce, fresh mozarella, a cured meat of some kind (salami, proscuitto, or pepperoni) and fresh basil or argula. That's what I'd order "out".

 

At home I make my own crust, a little thicker, a spicy tomato sauce, mozarella and salami and onions with black olives.

 

The crust is most important to me, and preparation (temp oven, fire-baked) and I don't have any brand which is a favorite, but Dr. Oetker's (a German frozen food company) if I'm there and time is short.

[Eddy]

I have never even tasted an adequate frozen pizza. Some are better than others, BUT home made is so much better; starting with the crust and next being the sauce. Toppings I like being creative with which may include my home made Italian sausage. Sausage and mushroom is my first choice in toppings.

 

An awesome pizza would be my 'death row dinner of choice' with a side of seared rare rib eye from a very hot grill.

[NaperVic]

I'm surprised anyone voted for Pizza Hut or Domino's. We've ordered Pizza Hut & Papa John's, we go to CPK and even Pizzeria Uno and BJ's for deep dish, but none of those are our faves. Depending on where we are, there are better local places that aren't chains.

 

 

For California, BJ's is close for deep dish, but doesn't compare to a real chicago style deep dish crust. BJ's crust is too 'airy'. CPK is unique because they have non-traditional toppings (their BBQ Chicken pizza is decent), but CPKs crust is so-so. And as Hamen Cheese said, they're expensive for what you get.

 

All time favourite is Lou Malnati's in Chicago. They have that 'perfect' pizza crust..not too thick, not airy, and a nice hint of butter. Their tomato sauce is not overly seasoned which chunks of tomato, and like most chicago deep dish, the sauce is on the top .

Edited August 31, 2010 by NaperVic

[Young Sage]

Well, look at that... the results show that every single person who participated in the poll with an Author status voted for crust... Haha.

 

Wonder if that means anything.

 

Just to spite you, I voted "sauce." I'm one of those "very easy to please" type people so, to me, cheese is cheese, toppings are toppings (but I prefer bacon bits to actual strips of bacon), but no two sauces are alike. I'm a texture eater, and I absolutely HATE chunky sauce. It has to be smooth for me. Pizza Hut, to the best of my knowledge, invented the stuffed crust pizza (or at least brought it to popularity), so they automatically win forever in my artery-clogged heart. Papa John's is a good second choice. I have eaten a really good frozen pizza before, but it was so long ago and I've forgotten the name of the brand. The cheese actually turned to a semi-liquid state. I couldn't eat it for the first few minutes because I was too busy staring in wonderment and mentally praising it in my head.

[Tipdin]

Many years ago, my uncle started Totino's Pizza. It's now owned by Pillsbury.

 

It was the worst pizza EVER! After I finished high school and moved away from home, I don't think I ate another pizza for 10 years!

 

Today, I favor Papa John's Pizza - and not just because he's so cute!

[Eddy]

Clipped quote ~~~~

 

For California, BJ's is close for deep dish, but doesn't compare to a real chicago style deep dish crust. BJ's crust is too 'airy'.

 

All time favourite is Lou Malnati's in Chicago. They have that 'perfect' pizza crust..not too thick, not airy, and a nice hint of butter.

 

I agree with Vic on the 'perfect' crust --- and I am still looking for that perfect crust recipe. My favorite pizza place in Ohio had a crust that had a great chewy crust with larger air pockets -- more like an artisan Ciabatta bread might have. I have no idea how they achieved that texture. Most pizza dough recipes are very similar with the addition of olive oil being the biggest variable. Which leaves me thinking that the differance is in the technique and not the ingredients. However, the flour used or the mixing of various types might come into play.

 

I'm looking. Anybody have suggestions?

[Bumblebee]

we always go to this awesome pizza place that makes the most mouth watering pizzas ever...... i love them... and i dont really like pizza that much,

 

i always get the thin crispy base, with the vege topping - Tomato, spinach, olives, capsicum, mushrooms and pineapple

[PrivateTim]

For California, BJ's is close for deep dish, but doesn't compare to a real chicago style deep dish crust. BJ's crust is too 'airy'. CPK is unique because they have non-traditional toppings (their BBQ Chicken pizza is decent), but CPKs crust is so-so. And as Hamen Cheese said, they're expensive for what you get.

 

All time favourite is Lou Malnati's in Chicago. They have that 'perfect' pizza crust..not too thick, not airy, and a nice hint of butter. Their tomato sauce is not overly seasoned which chunks of tomato, and like most chicago deep dish, the sauce is on the top .

 

I am a Giordano's guy myself.... or Gino's East. Lou Malnati will do in a pinch.

 

I think a great pizza starts with the crust. It doesn't matter how good your sauce or toppings are if the crust is bad. I've never had a thin crust in CA as good as the ones in NYC.... Lombardi's, Famous Original Ray's, Patsy's, Totonno's, Grimaldi's, even Denino's.... they make it worthwhile to ride the Staten Island Ferry for....

[Tim the Traveller]

Many years ago, my uncle started Totino's Pizza. It's now owned by Pillsbury.

 

It was the worst pizza EVER! After I finished high school and moved away from home, I don't think I ate another pizza for 10 years!

 

Today, I favor Papa John's Pizza - and not just because he's so cute!

 

Totino's in downtown Minneapolis? I agree, ewwwww.

 

 

The best is local. Cosetta's in downtown St. Paul has some of the best pizza in the MSP metro area, If you like traditional italian pizza on a not to thick and not too thin crust with lots of taste.

 

However, If you like a thin crust pizza, Carbone's or Red Savoy's has the best around.

 

Frozen pizza should be called what it is, A frozen nutrition disc.

[Tiger]

Crust is what does it for me, and I must say that, as far as chains go, Pizza Hut is best. However, I often find that local pizzerias are the best.

[Tipdin]

Totino's in downtown Minneapolis? I agree, ewwwww.

 

 

The best is local. Cosetta's in downtown St. Paul has some of the best pizza in the MSP metro area, If you like traditional italian pizza on a not to thick and not too thin crust with lots of taste.

 

However, If you like a thin crust pizza, Carbone's or Red Savoy's has the best around.

 

Frozen pizza should be called what it is, A frozen nutrition disc.

 

You know of Totino's in Minneapolis?! Wow, I'm impressed. Yeah, My uncle Art and his brother-in-law used to make the pizzas in my grandpa's basement (with its dirt floor!) and sell them door to door, way back in the 40's. Edited September 3, 2010 by Tipdin

[Hamen Cheese]

You know, all this talk about pizza made me want toe at pizza. I ate 3/4 of a whole thin crust pizza yesterday. Now, I want to go out and eat some more...

[Tim the Traveller]

You know of Totino's in Minneapolis?! Wow, I'm impressed. Yeah, My uncle Art and his brother-in-law used to make the pizzas in my grandpa's basement (with its dirt floor!) and sell them door to door, way back in the 40's.

 

O yes, I've actually helped renovate the upstairs apartments in the building---At least, If its the same building. It was right around the corner from The Union bar on Hennepin Avenue....At least thats where it was in the 1990's LOL

 

 

Also, Another awesome pizza around here is from Davanni's. I'm not crazy about their red sauce, But I love their White pizza sauce, It's just olive oil and minced garlic, And it's a nice change from the normal tomato sauce.

 

 

I have not had Domino's for many many years now. Has anyone tried it since they have changer their recipe, And if so, How is it compared to the before product?

[TetRefine]

Uno's has amazing pizza. Especially their deep dish bacon cheeseburger pizza! Yummmm. Although I felt like I was gonna have a heart attack every time I ate it.