New York vs. Chicago: Bake Off

[IrishJayhawk]

Anyone who argues for a European city clearly doesn't know pizza. Pizza may have technically started in overseas, but it was perfected in America. The results are uniquely American takes on the food that are superior to anything you'd find in Europe.

Depends what I'm in the mood for. Italy skimps on the cheese, but the simplicity and the wood fire style is often exactly right..

 

[pkt77242]

Depends what I'm in the mood for. Italy skimps on the cheese, but the simplicity and the wood fire style is often exactly right..

I love the wood fired style. Makes for an amazing crust.

 

[Cackalacky]

Anyone who argues for a European city clearly doesn't know pizza. Pizza may have technically started in overseas, but it was perfected in America. The results are uniquely American takes on the food that are superior to anything you'd find in Europe.

I unequivocally disagree. American versions using processed or canned tomatoes, sauces, and cheeses with dried herbs do not compare to fresh tomato sauce, olive oil, fresh mozzarella slices and herbs right out of the garden.

 

[IrishJayhawk]

I unequivocally disagree. American versions using processed or canned tomatoes, sauces, and cheeses with dried herbs do not compare to fresh tomato sauce, olive oil, fresh mozzarella slices and herbs right out of the garden.

Bam.

 

[ACamp1900]

I unequivocally disagree. American versions using processed or canned tomatoes, sauces, and cheeses with dried herbs do not compare to fresh tomato sauce, olive oil, fresh mozzarella slices and herbs right out of the garden.

So America is canned, processed, commerical and stale... Whereas Europe is fresh, real and by the people....

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Keep your socialist politics to yourself you commie bastard... NYC or Chi town, 'Merican pizza all day...

#whowonthewar??

 

[Cackalacky]

So America is canned, processed, commerical and stale... Whereas Europe is fresh, real and by the people....

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Keep your socialist politics to yourself you commie bastard... NYC or Chi town, 'Merican pizza all day...

#whowonthewar??

 

[dshans]

We have to give it an American city. This is 'Merica.

Naples, FL???

 

[koonja]

Never had either, but that deep dish from Chicago looks Godly.

 

[pkt77242]

Never had either, but that deep dish from Chicago looks Godly.

 

[dshans]

... My favorite from my Minnesota time was John's Pizza Cafe. It's on the 6 way intersection of Como/Front/Dale in St. Paul, right by Lake Como. Incredible thin slices, probably New York Style, actually.

I've never been there. I get a little (more) lost when I cross the Mighty Mississippi from Minneapolis to St. Paul. I'll have to give it a try.

Did you ever hit Matt's Bar for a Jucy Lucy? [Their spelling, not a typo on my part.] There are many pretenders now, even in NYC, but nothing beats the original served with french fries and a frosty glass of Grainbelt. It's about a mile and a half from my house.

Home

 

[arrowryan]

I will hold off my official opinion on which style of pizza I like more. But I will say that Chicago has set the bar very high.

There is/was a pizza place in the 100 Center in Mishawaka called Giannetto's Pizza (behind the haunted Hacienda). It's owned by a guy that is very Italian, he probably had the strongest Italian accent I have ever heard. He's a great guy that makes even better pizza. Absolutely phenomenal, best pizza I have ever had

Edit: After doing some research, looks like Giannetto's moved to the corner of Old Cleveland and Capital in Granger

 

[Irishnuke]

NY style, but Detroit style is not bad

What is "Detroit Style"?

I believe Detroit style is where you eat pizza that has been thrown in a dumpster. Maybe a trash can.

 

[dshans]

So America is canned, processed, commerical and stale... Whereas Europe is fresh, real and by the people....

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Keep your socialist politics to yourself you commie bastard... NYC or Chi town, 'Merican pizza all day...

#whowonthewar??[/I]

The Romans? The Turks? The Peloponnesians? The Goths? The Mongols? The Canadians?

 

[peoriairish]

Can't rep you again but I literally LOL'd. I had the same thought.

And Chicago style and it's not even close.

Sorry SLUH... Imo's is decent, but Pi has better pizza.

 

[IrishJayhawk]

I've never been there. I get a little (more) lost when I cross the Mighty Mississippi from Minneapolis to St. Paul. I'll have to give it a try.

Did you ever hit Matt's Bar for a Jucy Lucy? [Their spelling, not a typo on my part.] There are many pretenders now, even in NYC, but nothing beats the original served with french fries and a frosty glass of Grainbelt. It's about a mile and a half from my house.

Home

Never went there. Went to the little place by Cretin Derham that has something like it. The Nook? Don't do meat, but I remember some incredible fried stuff in little cartons.

 

[tussin]

I unequivocally disagree. American versions using processed or canned tomatoes, sauces, and cheeses with dried herbs do not compare to fresh tomato sauce, olive oil, fresh mozzarella slices and herbs right out of the garden.

You're from SC so I don't expect you to understand, but this is just plain wrong. If you think all American pizza has the above qualities then you shouldn't even be in this thread. Do your homework... Italian eateries in America have really evolved the pizza into unique styles and taken it to the next level.

 

[Cackalacky]

You're from SC so I don't expect you to understand, but this is just plain wrong. If you think all American pizza has the above qualities then you shouldn't even be in this thread. Do your homework... Italian eateries in America have really evolved the pizza into unique styles and taken it to the next level.

Lol. I am just some Uncultured hick. Hey y'all it's not like I live in the culinary capital of the south or anything. I couldn't possibly know anything about good food. Let alone my over 10 years in food and bev working at high end restaurants. America is perfect in everything. American exceptionalism exemplified by pizza!!!!

Just lol.

 

[tussin]

Lol. I am just some Uncultured hick. Hey y'all it's not like I live in the culinary capital of the south or anything. I couldn't possibly know anything about good food. Let alone my over 10 years in food and bev working at high end restaurants. America is perfect in everything. American exceptionalism exemplified by pizza!!!!

Just lol.

No, you're right.

1. NY style
2. Chicago style
3. Old Forge style
4. Tomato pie (Philly)
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74. Charleston style

I can't blame you for your opinion. You just don't know better.

 

[Cackalacky]

No, you're right.

1. NY style
2. Chicago style
3. Old Forge style
4. Tomato pie (Philly)
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74. Charleston style

I can't blame you for your opinion. You just don't know better.

It's quite obvious who doesn't know shit. Keep on. Charleston doesn't have a pizza style. If you want to be a douche you earning a nice rep. I've eaten the traditional Italian pizzas in Italy and I like them much more than American versions. Sorry my opinion makes you all butt hurt.

 

[tussin]

It's quite obvious who doesn't know shit. Keep on. Charleston doesn't have a pizza style. If you want to be a douche you earning a nice rep. I've eaten the traditional Italian pizzas in Italy and I like them much more than American versions. Sorry my opinion makes you all butt hurt.

Wait wait wait.... Charleston doesn't have a pizza style?!?!?

 

[Cackalacky]

Wait wait wait.... Charleston doesn't have a pizza style?!?!?

Who's the dumbass now. If you new anything you would know Charleston has it's own culinary style and some of the best restaurants and chefs in the country. Pizza is of little consequence but because I am from SC you intimate I could not possibly know what makes a good pizza. It's an opinion. Go away muppet.

 

[gkIrish]

Never had either, but that deep dish from Chicago looks Godly.

Columbus pizza is actually pretty good. Adriaticos, Pizza by the Slice, Hound Dogs are all pretty good.

 

[pkt77242]

Who's the dumbass now. If you new anything you would know Charleston has it's own culinary style and some of the best restaurants and chefs in the country. Pizza is of little consequence but because I am from SC you intimate I could not possibly know what makes a good pizza. It's an opinion. Go away muppet.

You had better watch out, he and "his people" might get you.

 

[tussin]

Who's the dumbass now. If you new anything you would know Charleston has it's own culinary style and some of the best restaurants and chefs in the country. Pizza is of little consequence but because I am from SC you intimate I could not possibly know what makes a good pizza. It's an opinion. Go away muppet.

So much sarcasm went over your head.

1. Of course I knew Charleston doesn't have it's own "style" of pizza.
2. I know that Charleston is known for good food. That's really irrelevant to the conversation. Paris also has amazing food but I don't think people go there for the pizza.
3. There really aren't any cities known for pizza in the South... that is a fact.

 

[dshans]

Lol. I am just some Uncultured hick. Hey y'all it's not like I live in the culinary capital of the south or anything. I couldn't possibly know anything about good food. Let alone my over 10 years in food and bev working at high end restaurants. America is perfect in everything. American exceptionalism exemplified by pizza!!!!

Just lol.

I say poe-tay-toe, some say pah-tah-toe. Maybe you simply say 'tay-der. Let's call the whole thing off ... and just fold a slice of NY thin crust pizza and scoop up a bit of Chicago tomato/mozarella/pepperoni casserole with a glass of pkt's beer of choice.

 

[tussin]

I'll call truce. I'm a pizza snob and I know it.

My only excuse: I grew up right next to a very small town that is nationally known for amazing pizza. We have 15+ local pizzerias that are supported by a town of less than 10,000 people.

 

[pkt77242]

I'll call truce. I'm a pizza snob and I know it.

My only excuse: I grew up right next to a very small town that is nationally known for amazing pizza. We have 15+ local pizzerias that are supported by a town of less than 10,000 people.

Old Forge, PA?

 

[tussin]

Old Forge, PA?

Yes, sir.

 

[ozzman]

Chicago thin crust. It's the style my favorite pizzaria, Sammys Pizza in Hibbing Minnesota. It's cut into squares and it's delicious.

This man speaketh the truth. Chicago thin crust is the correct answer to the question. Deep dish is good for tourists and a few times a year. Chicago thin crust is the way to go. New York is greasy, flimsy cardboard.

 

[notredomer23]

This man speaketh the truth. Chicago thin crust is the correct answer to the question. Deep dish is good for tourists and a few times a year. Chicago thin crust is the way to go. New York is greasy, flimsy cardboard.

If you think New York is flimsy, you simply did not have good New York style.

IMO, there is no pizza greater than buffalo chicken new york style pizza.