Pietro's Coal Oven Pizzeria (Philadelphia, PA)
Margherita w/ Smoked Mozzarella ∙
The sauce is surprisingly sweet…almost distracting, even with the smoked mozz. I think smoked mozz may be a no go for me. Flavor is good, the texture kind of.. overcooked? Crust was solid to start, but felt somewhat rubbery after a few minutes. Smoked mozz also seemed to firm up quickly. At the end, the waitress stacked slices into a sectioned to-go box….must have been out of the pizza boxes. Not my favorite Philly spot.
Nomad Roman (Philadelphia, PA)
Margherita Di Bufala: Italian Tomato, Bufala and Basil ∙
Spicy Soppressata: Italian Tomato, Soppressata, Mozzarella, Basil, Garlic, Oregano, Red Pepper Flakes, Honey ∙
Arugula con Prosciutto ∙
Castelvetrano & Scalogno: Italian tomato, castelvetrano olives, shallots, basil, garlic, red pepper flakes, oregano, olive oil (added mozz) ∙
Deliciously thin cracker crust, light and subtle sauce, incredibly delicate buffalo mozz is outstandingly decadent. Fresh strips (almost shredded) of basil. Possibly one of the best Margheritas I’ve ever had. Soppressata was fresh and delicious… totally made the slice. Crust was soggy, but still supportive. Red pepper flakes/oregano/honey is bomb diggity. Castelvetrano & Scalogno (added mozz) one of the most intricate veggie pies ever, it was all amazing. This restaurant does a fantastic job of accentuating light accents on their pizza – from the margherita to the specialty pies. One of my favorite places in all my travels!
Pizzeria Vetri (Philadelphia, PA)
Margherita ∙
Salsiccia: fennel sausage, roasted fennel, tomato sauce, mozzarella ∙
Pepperoni: pepperoni, tomato sauce, mozzarella, oregano ∙
The Tim Duncan fundamental layup, the deep Curry 3, and the Kobe turnaround mid-range jumper. Crust was good…chewy, but supportive. Sauce was solid. Cheese was okay… not comparable to the buffalo mozz. The Fennel pie had a very cool mix of flavors. I love the small cup pepperonis. Excuse the terrible screenshots.
Escape From New York Pizza (Portland, OR)
Cheese, Meat (pepperoni, sausage, ham) Slices ∙
Structure is impeccable. Crust is so light, yet supportive and delicious. The sauce is very good…simple and light. Cheese gets it done too – balance is great, tastes fresh, doesn’t control the slice. The deliciously decadent and delicate crust was the takeaway…the sauce and cheese were good, but not big elements. Most digestible crust I’ve ever had. Meat slice not greasy at all. Nothing greasy. I love this place and will be returning next time I’m in PDX.
Ava's Pizzeria & Wine Bar (St. Michaels, MD)
Margherita ∙
Excellent Neapolitan style pizza. The staff is delightful and the pizza is even better. There are plenty of creative options, and the margherita gets it done. If you happen to be in the tiny fishing town, stop and enjoy a great pie.
Primanti Brothers (Fort Lauderdale, FL)
Pepperoni, Onion, Green Peppers pie ∙
A nice walk down the beach from the hotel I worked at for many months. Had to visit to try a pie. The crust was the winner: not thin like NY style, but similar crisp bite and good flavor. The sauce left a lot to be desired – not very flavorful. The cheese balance was okay, but didn’t make an impact. It’s a Northeast sammy shop…this was to be expected. The people who worked there were very nice.
Prince St. Pizza (New York, NY)
Smoked Mozz & Margherita slices, Fancy Prince ∙
I need to return for a proper visit. My first visit was the evening of July 4th following the fireworks. The line was reasonable and the pizza lived up to the reputation. I even got clowned for hesitating on my order. I love NY (zero sarcasm). I had two strong slices, and tried the famous ‘fancy prince’ slice. Once you visit this pizza pinnacle, you understand why it draws so much hype. The picture doesn’t (and couldn’t) do it justice
sLICe LIC Pizzeria (Long Island City, NY)
Pepperoni slices ∙
The slices here are top notch. Nested across the river from Manhattan, you’re getting the authentic NY slice. What more can I say about an enormous slice that would span a regular pizza’s entire diameter. The pepperonis cup when cooked, which I find delicious (each holds a pool of oil….beach season).
Again…I was clearly going through an aggressive snappy phase
Gotham Pizza (New York, NY)
Pepperoni slices ∙
Crust held up, and for a late night (early morning) pizza tasted pretty fresh. Would like to return for a real experience, given the bachelor party circumstances.
Apizza Scholls (Portland, OR)
Pepperoni, Onion, Jalapeno ∙
I was so excited to visit this restaurant after reading about it for so long. Once the pizza arrived, I understood all the reviews I had read. The crust was firm and thin, yet structured well. The sauce was flavorful and tangy, but didn’t overpower the pizza. The cheese tasted fresh and was balanced well on the pie. The toppings were delicious. For what is referred to as Neapolitan-American, I was enchanted by the pie lauded for a litany of reasons. Would always recommend to a friend for excellent pizza and service.
Technically New Haven style, but categorized under Neapolitan until I can do a CT tour.
