Pizza is apparently serious business, more than any other food it seems.

[Kaez]

I live in what is basically the Canadian capital of pizza. I'm not kidding. The pizza is soooo good that it literally gets SHIPPED through UPS across Canada.

And this isn't frozen pizza that you buy from a grocery store.... it's take-out pizza XD

Mmmm

 

[GonzoGamer]

What's up with that? People everywhere seem to have such strong opinions when it comes to pizza, whether it be frozen, delivery, what have you.

I thought it was just here in NY. I've tried pizza in a lot of different places (including Pizza actually) and we really do have the best...Germany has (maybe had, haven't been there in a while) the worst: served in a bowl, with a spoon. I mean, NY has lost almost everything that made it interesting (walking through Manhattan is like walking around any mall now) but at least we still have the best pizza and bagels...not the best pizzabagels though, that prize goes to Philly oddly enough.

But seeing as the common pizzeria in NY has better pizza than anywhere in the world, I'm amazed that there are Dominoes, Papajons, and Huts able to stay in business; oftentimes, right across the street from a good pizzeria. Now I'm sure all those places are okay if you live elsewhere but the only time I ever ate that crap was when I was a teenager and it was more about quantity more than quality. And you know, even then, if I could afford a regular pizza over a chain pizza, I'd splurge. If I was really low on cash, I'd usually forget about pizza and get some KFC: Kennedy Fried Chicken.

Mind you Papajons wasn't around when I was a teen but that shit is vile. I remember the first time a friend of mine ordered that crap, it had ham and fruit on it...wtf. I almost threw up twice: first when he explained what was on it and again after he actually convinced me to try it.

I realize I sound really snobby (about pizza, I know) but if you grew up around here, you would too.

 

[absulute]

The only pizza I've straight up refused to eat was this one time I was in Scotland and it was deep fried.

WTF is wrong with you Scots?

 

[IndomitableSam]

I wish it could be deeply important to me, but alas, I have lactose issues. If I want pizza, I have to know days in advance and refrain from eating anything dairy before we order, so my system can handle it. Yay.

So, for me, as long as the pizza place knows what "light cheese, I can't digest dairy" means, then I'm happy. It's amazing how many places still pile on the cheese when you explicitly tell them "I am lactose intolerant, I only want a literal handful of cheese over the entire pizza. Half a cup."

 

[Ed130 The Vanguard]

pizza-snipped

They are the Burgerfuel of Pizza . More expensive yes but higher quality and a sense of humour to boot. God bless 'ya Hells.

Have you tried their pizza roulette?

Yep, me and my siblings agreed to it one night.

My sister got the slice.

For those of you who are unluckly enough to have Hell invade your shores, its where one (and only one) slice of pizza has some of the most powerful chilli I've ever had added.

And they don't tell you which is which.

And here is the disclaimer.

Spoiler: Warning! Wall of Text

Hell's Pizza are more expensive than the likes of Pizza Hut, but soooooo worth it.

 

[Yopaz]

I never eat fast food pizza and rarely from any chains.

My reasons here are simple. We don't have any fast food pizza chains around here as far as I know, but even so I'd prefer to eat frozen pizza since it's basically the same as what they serve only cheaper. As for the big chains they tend to charge a lot more than what a small pizza place does for pizza that tastes about the same, sometimes a little better, sometimes not as good. Now the chain I am thinking of serves great pizza, the restaurants always look really nice and you get good service so it's worth the extra cost every now and then.

As for why people are getting so worked up that's simple. They don't like the taste of what you get at Pizza Hut and don't want to eat that. With pretty much any other option going out for food isn't that much of a problem, but pizza is the kind of food you buy and share. If I go to McDonalds with some friends and don't want McDonalds because it tastes like they have placed a shit inside two buns I can simply go to Burger King and get something there. (I am not saying McDonalds suck, merely making a point.) However if we were going to get pizza and 2 wants olives and 2 absolutely despise it then there is bound to be some discussion.

 

[Ed130 The Vanguard]

The only pizza I've straight up refused to eat was this one time I was in Scotland and it was deep fried.

WTF is wrong with you Scots?

That. Sounds. Awesome!

If you have a decent batter of course, hate the crap that doesn't seal up that well.

 

[absulute]

The only pizza I've straight up refused to eat was this one time I was in Scotland and it was deep fried.

WTF is wrong with you Scots?

That. Sounds. Awesome!

If you have a decent batter of course, hate the crap that doesn't seal up that well.

Oh, it wasn't even battered. Just thrown in a deep fryer.

It looked revolting.

 

[Ed130 The Vanguard]

The only pizza I've straight up refused to eat was this one time I was in Scotland and it was deep fried.

WTF is wrong with you Scots?

That. Sounds. Awesome!

If you have a decent batter of course, hate the crap that doesn't seal up that well.

Oh, it wasn't even battered. Just thrown in a deep fryer.

It looked revolting.

What...

I don't even...

WHY?

Also: I was completely sidetracked by what sounded like an amazing food to welcome you to the Escapist!

There are a few things you should know.

[user]Daystar Clarion[/user] is your ruler.

Stay out of the Basement.

Don't click on the red button unless you like effeminate boys.

And above all else, Blame [user]Kross[/user].

 

[krazykidd]

Speaking of pizza , any remember when mcdonalds served pizza? I miss those days .

OT: i only eat pizza from the local pizza place , not big chains for me . So add one vote with the two guys in the corner.

 

[Wadders]

Reject both Dominos and Pizza Hut. Instead, go to Italy, and eat a pizza there. They're kinda different to what we think of as pizza, but in my view they're way way better. Or maybe its just becasue they're in Italy, they seem nicer... I dunno.

Been there as a tourist. one of the guys from the same flight asked tomato sause in the pizza place and got laughed at. i was smart enough to know they dont use any there its a ultimately western tradition to put tomatoes on there. but personally i like it better with it. though the italian pizzas are tasty. what i liked best in Italian food was their pastas though. still buy only italian imported pastas, cant compare.

Capcha: this is not fake
well of course its not......

Yeah Italian food is generally gorgeous. Been there a lot, and the only thing I didn't take to was some kind of squid and pasta dish.

As you say though, they are the kings of pasta

Instead, go to Italy, and eat a pizza there

Or you could take the slightly less expensive and ridiculous option and go to an Italian restaurant

OT: Pizza Hut and Dominoes are both pretty crappy but when I'm hungry I don't really notice, also there is a Pizza Hut literally down the street from my house so its much easier to just order from there rather than somewhere that serves good pizza.

Possibly, but it's still not the same. It might be different in countries with higher Italian immigration, but in the UK even Italian restaurants dont seem to be able, or willing, to replicate pizza as it exists in Italy. I'm sure there are some who do though, and yeah it might just work out cheaper

 

[TheSteeleStrap]

The best pizza I've ever had was some place in Chicago. I had to eat it with a knife and fork.

 

[Froggy Slayer]

The advantages of living 5 minutes away from an Italian Restaurant that does the best fucking pizzas.

 

[Psykoma]

I don't really like deep dish pizzas because I prefer a ratio of dough:rest of pizza of at least 1:1, preferably 2:1.
But deep dish is roughly 1:4 and the ones I have had were like stew in a dough bowl. Not pizza.

Also not really a fan of stuffed crust.

I live in what is basically the Canadian capital of pizza.

Which is?

 

[lacktheknack]

WHY ARE YOU NOT EATING AT PANAGO!?

In all seriousness, pizza is pizza. I've never met a pizza I didn't like.

 

[Adam Jensen_v1legacy]

I have a strong opinion about pizza too. I don't fuckin' like it. At all.

 

[Ashadowpie]

i like pizza, specially the feta, red onion and spinach thin crust kind. awww so good. the normal "delux" pizza's fine too but im not over all fussy with what company the pizza is from except for Pizza Hut. their pizza is so greasy it gives my entire family heart burn and a stomach ache. no other take out pizza does this to us. i dunno why.

my favorite pizza place is New Orleans though. it doesnt have a shit load of sauce and the cheese just tastes better to me.

jus no olives, sardines or slaces of tomato please, its jus gross.

 

[Shoggoth2588]

Ya know what's funny OP? This is how I feel about Soda. I like Coke, I love Vanilla Coke and Coke Blak is my holy grail. As for Pepsi, Diet Pepsi and, Coke Zero (really, any diet or healthy soda)...for those sodas, I would rather drink luke-warm diarrhea...and I know I'm not alone in that camp.

Anyway Pizza: I love all three of the main franchises. I love Pizza Hut's pan pizza and, side items (ie: breadsticks). I fucking love Dominos and their deep dish (or rather I did, I can't remember if they still do that). I really love how Papa Johns goes all-out when it comes to toppings and I love their online specials that they do from time-to-time.

For me though, there is a hierarchy to Pizza and I see it like this from best-to-worst...

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Sit-in/Dine-in from an independently owned Pizza shop

Delivery/Carry-out from an independently owned Pizza shop

Delivery/Carry-out from a national pizza chain

Sit-in/Dine-in from a national pizza chain

higher-priced freezer pizza

bargain/lower end brand freezer pizza

Microwave-intended freezer pizza

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Brand just comes down to personal taste and some exceptions apply. I would say eating in at California Pizza Kitchen is better than eating in at a Dough Roller (which are independently owned Pizza places in Ocean City Maryland).

The best pizza I've ever had was some place in Chicago. I had to eat it with a knife and fork.

I am so very envious of you...living in The Capital Wasteland, it's EXTREMELY difficult to find anything resembling Chicago Style since I'm much closer to New York City so therefore, every place that offers Pizza, offers Thin Crust. I like thin crust but I can't help but crave those Deep Dish pizzas...

edit: I just realized I didn't add home-made in my hierarchy...My mistake

 

[rob_simple]

Reject both Dominos and Pizza Hut. Instead, go to Italy, and eat a pizza there. They're kinda different to what we think of as pizza, but in my view they're way way better. Or maybe its just becasue they're in Italy, they seem nicer... I dunno.

Of course I cant live in Italy (more's the pity) so I do occasionally succumb to pizza at home, but its never quite the same.

I imagine you look exactly like your avatar, and were swirling a glass of port as you typed that while resting your feet upon the back of a man servant. I'm sure Italian pizza is lovely, though; I mostly ate crab sandwiches when I was there.

OT: I love Dominoes but feel genuine guilt after eating one because it's about the most indulgent thing I can do without cocaine or getting my cock out.

 

[Wadders]

Reject both Dominos and Pizza Hut. Instead, go to Italy, and eat a pizza there. They're kinda different to what we think of as pizza, but in my view they're way way better. Or maybe its just becasue they're in Italy, they seem nicer... I dunno.

Of course I cant live in Italy (more's the pity) so I do occasionally succumb to pizza at home, but its never quite the same.

I imagine you look exactly like your avatar, and were swirling a glass of port as you typed that while resting your feet upon the back of a man servant. I'm sure Italian pizza is lovely, though; I mostly ate crab sandwiches when I was there.

OT: I love Dominoes but feel genuine guilt after eating one because it's about the most indulgent thing I can do without cocaine or getting my cock out.

Hahaha! I like that. Yeah, my post was rather pompous wasn't it! Although that's probably pretty fair

As it happens, I'm in rented University accommodation, swirling a lukewarm mug of tea - but I prefer your version.