TB and Pete: priceless posts.

excellent.. and true.

MICHAEL: "This used to be my father's old kitchen -- it's changed. I remember there used to be a big oven, right here. I remember when I was a kid, Frankie, we had to be very quiet when we made pies here. I was very happy that this pizzeria never went to strangers -- first CLEMENZA took it over and started selling slices, now you and the whole delivery thing. My father taught me many things here -- he taught me in this kitchen..."

(then, as Michael sits beside PENTANGELI)

"He taught me -- keep your pizzaioli close but your competition closer. Now, if PAPA JOHN sees that I interceded in this franchise, and the DOMINO BROTHERS failed him, he's gonna think his recipes with me is still good. Capide?"

PENTANGELI: [Acknowledge in Italian.]

MICHAEL: "That's what I want him to think. I want him completely relaxed eating deep dish, and content, with our menu. Then I'll be able to find out who the traitor in my pizzeria was."

Can I play along lol?

Geary: I was under the impression you and I would eat this alone.

Michael: I trust these men with my pizza senator. If I asked them to leave it would be an insult.

Geary: Well it's perfectly alright with me, but I should tell you I am a hungry man, and I intend to devour this in front of you. Maybe more faster than anyone's devoured it before.

skipping ahead...

I don't like your kind of pizza. I don't like to see you come to my front door, with your oily pizza, all dressed up with those toppings, and try to pass it off as decent pizza. Fact is I'll eat it but I despise your moozadell, the way you advertise yourself, yourself and your whole f'n pizzeria.

Michael: Senator we're both part of the same hypocrisy. But never think it applies to my pizzeria.

Nice job, MG. I enjoyed that!

Thanks Mark. You guys set the standard with those posts. They're all brilliant!

Me and my better half went to see the dyker heights Christmas lights last nights which were amazing... We're bringing the kids next weekend ... we stopped at Spumoni Gardens first and it's been like a year since I've went there and it was the first time I ever brought my lady there. She's obssesed. I mean it really is THAT good. We both got a pint of rainbow spumoni after then we drove into the city to get our annual family ornament at Bryant park. Great night. So yea she says she feels bad we didn't bring the kids to the lights but it's really an excuse to go back to L&B. I ain't complaining.

Went to johns on bleeker last night with the wife. Best regular slice I've ever had. Sicilian def spumoni gardens and johns for the regular. As far as Neapolitan ... Queen Margherita in nutley

Grotto Pizza

Growing up my favorite was Napoli's in New Windsor, NY but they've since gone out of business unfortunately. Currently my favorite in my area of New York is Carmella's in Montgomery, NY. However, since I don't live in New York anymore, this year I decided to go on a pizza tour this holiday season. I'm really looking forward to it! The tour has great reviews and I'm going on the bus tour which only runs on Sundays. It runs 4 1/2 hours long and they visit 4 different locations, which change weekly. We're meeting up at Lombardi's on Spring Street which advertises itself as America's first pizzeria, opening in 1905. The other 3 locations won't be revealed until the day of the tour.

Scott's Pizza Tours

BP is right...dont miss Johns if your anywhere near it and on a Pizza tour.

For anyone who was curious, here's the super slice I got from Pizza Barn in Yonkers. Half buffalo chicken and half ham

Are any Board members aware of this:

The World Pizza Championship is an event held annually to determine the world's best pizza makers. It began in 1991 and is organised by the magazine Pizza e Pasta Italiana and PizzaNew. Pizza competitions include those for fastest pizza maker, freestyle acrobatics and the largest dough stretch. Salsomaggiore Terme (Parma), Italy, is the site of the championships, although several other cities likewise claim to be the home of the ultimate international pizza games including Naples and Paris.

One of the main attractions to the championship is the presence of Miss Italia (Miss Italy), who crowns the winning pizzaiolos. It is the largest pizza show in the world with over 6,500 independent chain and franchise owners from all around the world attending. The winners are inducted into their Hall of Fame[1] and are sometimes invited back to judge the next World Pizza Championship. They also win a cash prize totaling about $10,000.

Had Domino's Cheeseburger Pizza a while back and it was surprisingly good.

Saw an advertisement yesterday that Little Caesars is bringing back their pretzel crust pizza later this month. They said it hasn't been available in 4 years, which I'm not sure if that's true or not because I could have sworn I've had it since 2015? But in any case, they're also going to be introducing a stuffed crust pretzel crust. I'll give the regular a shot and maybe even the stuffed crust but I detest their cheddar cheese sauce. I've asked them to just use the marinara instead. One Little Caesars by me says they can't, that they have to use the cheddar cheese sauce (like that make sense) but another one will do it (but I think they said they'd have to charge me more, which again, doesn't make sense). Prime reason I don't eat Little Caesars that much.

Moe, Domino's is running a special through tomorrow: Large 2-topping pizza for $5.99 if you're interested.

LOOKS GOOD, HUGE.




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The only time I ever eat Dominos is at a late night card game and its the only thing being laid out for a munch and I indulge whole heartily.



Never had LC but would love to try it at a Late night card game.

Give it a try and see what you think. But again, personally, I prefer their marinara sauce to their cheddar cheese sauce. It's not anything spectacular but I do enjoy pretzels and it's cheap enough for a quick munch.

Late nite card game?? Does ur wife know about these household draining financial activities or is it a mutual & perhaps conducted in ur caveman space or dining room table??Mmm..anyways...pizza always lives , just as cold cuts (remember that term?) did back in the day of our fathers & them b4 them..LOL.

Had some Dominoes earlier today. Prior to a couple of years ago, I hadn't had Dominoes since I was a kid because I remember one time our school ordered pizza and it was catered by Dominoes. The pizza was so greasy and cardboard like the teachers actually called up and complained. Plus, being in New York, the world's best pizza, you don't order from Dominoes. Anyway, a couple of years ago a friend wanted to order some when we were getting together and since then, I've actually become a fan of it again. They have a good buttery crust and it's not greasy or cardboard like anymore. Anyways, I know they're trying to expand more now than just pizza as they offer chicken wings, chicken bites, pastas, sandwiches, salads, etc. They're running a promotion where each item is $5.99 if you order 2 or more. So I grabbed a Chicken Parm sandwich and an Italian Sausage marinara pasta (in addition to a medium 2-topping pizza). Again, each item for $5.99 so it came to a little under $20, which isn't too bad considering the amount of food you got. I had the Chicken Parm sandwich and about half of the pizza (with extra cheese and ham) for lunch. The sandwich wasn't bad but it was a little small and I don't think it was worth $6. For dinner I'm gonna try the pasta and may even finish the pizza.

And on that note...I recently had a Little Ceasers pizza 5.00$ w/ pepp. ...u run in and grab it on the go or u can wait 4 the next 1 2 come out..I opted 2 wait..& all said & done , it was not 2 bad 4 5.00$..the crust was not 2 thick which I hate...I like a thin , crispy crust & toppings were generous..& I only waited a couple a minutes 4 a fresh pie...I'm a pizza snob..yes , even here in philly we have some good pies..but 4 a middle aged husband & wife who just got home from work & is tired...this is a good deal.

You should try their pretzel crust the next time.

I just had the leftover pasta from Dominoes for dinner and it was actually pretty darn good. Better than the sandwich. I would probably get that again.

Yes Sir Hood, Wife likes poker too BUT, if she plays with a certain group its just Nickle Dime poker.

She does not partake in the Men games I have or go to sometimes since its a higher limit game and can often be Texas Holem tourneys rather than Deallers choice poker.
Sometimes in my man cave , other times elsewhere.

You Sir are always Welcome.

I had no idea Doms even made sandwiches.

Ive been told Papa Johns is better than Doms but never had it.

Have you tried Papa’s?

DP, yes, I've had Papa Johns. Was never a huge fan. Whenever I would bite in to it, the cheese would pull away from the crust every time! Plus, I stopped buying from them years ago because the owner of the company refused to pay for his employees to have health care coverage. So anyone who was a full-time employee could no longer work more than 30 hours because he'd have to pay their insurance. This is the guy who created Pizza Hut, sold it for millions, made a boat load of money, lives in a castle, and refuses to pay his employees health care coverage. So yes, I've had it but I no longer patronize their establishment and it's been that way for a number of years now. And the commercials they're running now are funny because now it's this whole "we" thing now that the owner has been ousted due to his racist remarks during a company exercise/training.

Oh yes, That guy and his cronies are heartless bastards.... I recall and now glad I never had it and never will.

I like making Pizza at home, will post a pic the next time we make one.

They just closed a Papa Johns up here in the N.E. Phila. area..Hmmmm...racism??..its mixed here..but they never did much biz anyway being it was in a a lousy strip mall..

It's more popular down south in my opinion. DP, glad to see I've managed to steer you clear of there as well.

I seldom buy or eat bought pizza. However, while helping a friend move years ago, I ate a piece of Little Ceasers pizza. That is not pizza. The makers of it should be arrested for fraud and attempted murder.

If you don't have access to REAL pizza (i.e. NYC or Chicago or New England) you don't know any better and think that those pizza chains like Dominos or Little Caesars are the real thing. It isn't but ignorance is bliss.

The chains (Papa John's, Little Caesar's, Domino's, Pizza Hut, Mr. Gatti's, Cici's, etc.) are all what I consider "fast food" pizza. Definitely not great quality, but as you said SC, if you're not in a major market, that's about all you're gonna get. They have some cheaper options than a Mom and Pop though if you're looking for a quick fix.