the best pizza

[peaboy]

Several months ago, the food network did a competition between Chicago deep dish and New York Thin slice pizza. The show featured firefighters from both cities comparing pizza. New york won in a close race.

I just spent the past week in Chicago and sampled what many people call the best pizza in the city. I was not impressed. In fact last night, my first night back, I went to eat at the best pizza place of them all, Amore.

The carmalized onion-roasted garlic thin slice right here has Chi-town beat hands down.

Thanks Amore

[Johnrudy]

Several months ago, the food network did a competition between Chicago deep dish and New York Thin slice pizza. The show featured firefighters from both cities comparing pizza. New york won in a close race.

I just spent the past week in Chicago and sampled what many people call the best pizza in the city. I was not impressed. In fact last night, my first night back, I went to eat at the best pizza place of them all, Amore.

The carmalized onion-roasted garlic thin slice right here has Chi-town beat hands down.

Thanks Amore

Just curious, which pizza did you have, where? There are so many variations that are in constant competition & comparison. Some are NOT as good as touted to be, imo.

My husband had pizza in Sedona last year (thin crust, etc.) and says it was the best he's ever had!

[kurt]

I love Amore'! To me it's as close to the pizza you get in Italy as you can get without the local Italian water, ingredients, and old wood-fired ovens.

Some differ - a couple I know here that lived in NYC says you can't get real pizza in SoWal - that it's all "frou-frou designer pizza".

[John R]

if i wanted to reminisce about ny pizza, all i have to do is go to the frozen food section in publix, red sauce and cheese.

if i want the best pizza evah, all i have to do is go to Amore.

[Teresa]

ummmmmmmmmmmm. amore'....

[Smiling JOe]

I actually like NY style pizza when done right, but it is difficult to find it done right around here. Chicago style pizza is the pits. They should stick to cold weather which is what they do best.

Amore pizza is most definitely the best around here within at least a 60 mile radius. In my opinion, it is second only to Marco's Pizza in Asheville NC, the gold standard by which I measure all pizzas. Amore's pizza crust is actually better (crispier) than Marco's, but Marco's, yummy! My problem is it is an 18 hour round trip to get Marco's and only 20 minutes round trip to get Amore's pizza. ... but I'm not certain that it is really a problem for me.

[Teresa]

ya'll are making me hungry! and amore's isn't open yet!!!

[Smiling JOe]

ya'll are making me hungry! and amore's isn't open yet!!!

and they have always been closed on Tuesdays, but I think I saw an add recently that they will be open for lunch on Tuesdays... Where is our precious Olive?

[Johnrudy]

Chicago style pizza is the pits. They should stick to cold weather which is what they do best.

Wow! ouch. Not real sure what that means but that's ok.

[barefootguy]

I lived in the Chicago area for 39 years, and my favorite pizza was always Domino's!

Now I think I prefer Papa John's.

[kurt]

They should stick to cold weather which is what they do best.

[Smiling JOe]

Wow! ouch. Not real sure what that means but that's ok.

Not made to be an insult. I know many people who have lived in Chicago, and many others who visit for the food, but I've never heard any of them talk about the pizza. Generally speaking, I think people from the mid-west are pretty cool people.

[JC]

Where is Amore?

[Mermaid]

Several months ago, the food network did a competition between Chicago deep dish and New York Thin slice pizza. The show featured firefighters from both cities comparing pizza. New york won in a close race.

I just spent the past week in Chicago and sampled what many people call the best pizza in the city. I was not impressed. In fact last night, my first night back, I went to eat at the best pizza place of them all, Amore.

The carmalized onion-roasted garlic thin slice right here has Chi-town beat hands down.

Thanks Amore

I don't think you can really compare the two. It's like comparing salmon and swordfish: the only thing they have in common is that they're both fish. Chicago pizza and NY pizza are much the same thing. I personally like them both but I'd never put them in a contest together.

[Franny]

Gulf Place.

[Johnrudy]

Not made to be an insult. I know many people who have lived in Chicago, and many others who visit for the food, but I've never heard any of them talk about the pizza. Generally speaking, I think people from the mid-west are pretty cool people.

Some Chicagoans swear by Chicago deep-dish pizza as being the "end all, be all." Some of it is really very good. And you hear disagreements & comparisons regularly. I've never tasted any from NY so can't judge theirs; it's probably wonderful. But it is all a taste preference. Like some Italian spaghetti sauces, their regions of Italy, etc. Mr. JR (born and reared in Chicago) does not like deep-dish, Chicago style pizza. Thinks it's all a bunch of hype.

But actually, Chicago pizza is probably thier claim to fame in the food department.

[kurt]

Where is Amore?

http://www.amore-pizzeria.com

[goofer44]

Just curious, which pizza did you have, where? There are so many variations that are in constant competition & comparison. Some are NOT as good as touted to be, imo.

My husband had pizza in Sedona last year (thin crust, etc.) and says it was the best he's ever had!

I live in Sedona and the best pizza in town is APIZZA HEAVEN.
I am originally from NY and there are many places in Manhattan that make extraordinary pizzas. My favorite pizzerias use coal fired ovens. Some of the best are Patsy's in East Harlem, Arturo's, and Grimaldis right near the Bklyn Bridge. But the best pizza in all of America, imo, is Pizzeria Bianco in South Phoenix, AZ !! It was recently featured on Oprah.

[Beachmom]

Felini's in Atlanta!! Love Amore here, but can't head north without stopping at Felini's.

[Johnrudy]

I live in Sedona and the best pizza in town is APIZZA HEAVEN.
I am originally from NY and there are many places in Manhattan that make extraordinary pizzas. My favorite pizzerias use coal fired ovens. Some of the best are Patsy's in East Harlem, Arturo's, and Grimaldis right near the Bklyn Bridge. But the best pizza in all of America, imo, is Pizzeria Bianco in South Phoenix, AZ !! It was recently featured on Oprah.

He said they had to wait almost an hour to be seated! It must've been heavenly because he's not a foodie by any means. He still mentions it regularly!

I saw that Oprah piece. They mentioned Chicago's famous Due's Pizzeria and Uno's.

[whiteyfunn]

Did you know they are more than 50 threads mentioning AMORE?

[olive]

and they have always been closed on Tuesdays, but I think I saw an add recently that they will be open for lunch on Tuesdays... Where is our precious Olive?

Here I am! Out of town. We are closed on Tuesday. Gotta see my man some time!!



Thanks for all the love!!

[JB]

Amore is very good, no doubt. But it's just too far a drive if you are staying in in Seagrove or points east (at least for takeout). Spicy Noodle is pretty decent if you are on that end of 30-A

[John R]

Did you know they are more than 50 threads mentioning AMORE?

a testiment to it's greatness.

[Beach Runner]

I used to love Gino's in Chicago. Never missed it when we were there, even though we also visited the five-star restaurants in Chicago, so it's not as though we have no sense of taste.

But my taste buds have gravitated towards a thinner crust with just the right amount of yeastiness, yet crispiness. My favorite pizza is the appetizer at Floataway Café in Atlanta with the perfect microgreens on top, along with other toppings. But Amoré is pretty good in comparison. When in Italy, I like a thin pizza Margherita, heavy on the fresh basil.

[joho]

Amore is very good, no doubt. But it's just too far a drive if you are staying in in Seagrove or points east (at least for takeout). Spicy Noodle is pretty decent if you are on that end of 30-A

It's worth the drive...............
Their Ceaser's salad is good too!

[Paula]

Olive, Olive...remember to post a secret word for this Saturday because we're going to try to stop by for pizza on the way into town from Fort Walton airport! Can't wait -- that caramelized onion pizza is making my mouth water already.

[Johnrudy]

I used to love Gino's in Chicago. Never missed it when we were there, even though we also visited the five-star restaurants in Chicago, so it's not as though we have no sense of taste.

But my taste buds have gravitated towards a thinner crust with just the right amount of yeastiness, yet crispiness. My favorite pizza is the appetizer at Floataway Café in Atlanta with the perfect microgreens on top, along with other toppings. But Amoré is pretty good in comparison. When in Italy, I like a thin pizza Margherita, heavy on the fresh basil.

Exactly. You can enjoy Chicago pizza while still indulging in the 5 star dining right around the corner the next night! Most who visit Chicago, do exatly that. Gino's is one of the oldest, too.
Now it's the Chicago hotdogs that I can't stomach.

[lindatat]

Some Chicagoans swear by Chicago deep-dish pizza as being the "end all, be all." Some of it is really very good. And you hear disagreements & comparisons regularly. I've never tasted any from NY so can't judge theirs; it's probably wonderful. But it is all a taste preference. Like some Italian spaghetti sauces, their regions of Italy, etc. Mr. JR (born and reared in Chicago) does not like deep-dish, Chicago style pizza. Thinks it's all a bunch of hype.

But actually, Chicago pizza is probably thier claim to fame in the food department.

Most born & bred Chicagoans, myself included, prefer a good, crispy thin crust pizza and eat it far more often than the "deep dish" pizza the city is supposedly famous for. And for me, it has to be Italian Sausage pizza and it has to be cut in squares (which I've never, ever seen anywhere except for Chicago.) That being said, lately I just can't get enough Lou Malnati's deep dish pepperoni. Just seems to hit the spot more in this cold weather. I also loved Amore when I visited Sowal. But I can't honestly compare the three. They are distinctly different and all good in their own right.

[olive]

Olive, Olive...remember to post a secret word for this Saturday because we're going to try to stop by for pizza on the way into town from Fort Walton airport! Can't wait -- that caramelized onion pizza is making my mouth water already.

I promise!

[Jdarg]

Here I am! Out of town. We are closed on Tuesday. Gotta see my man some time!!



Thanks for all the love!!

I want to know where I can drink Starbucks and pet cute pink pigs at the same time, just like your avatar.

[TreeFrog]

I'll remember this thread the next time discussion turns to BBQ and someone remarks about "BBQ snobs from Memphis"...

[Johnrudy]

Most born & bred Chicagoans, myself included, prefer a good, crispy thin crust pizza and eat it far more often than the "deep dish" pizza the city is supposedly famous for. And for me, it has to be Italian Sausage pizza and it has to be cut in squares (which I've never, ever seen anywhere except for Chicago.) That being said, lately I just can't get enough Lou Malnati's deep dish pepperoni. Just seems to hit the spot more in this cold weather. I also loved Amore when I visited Sowal. But I can't honestly compare the three. They are distinctly different and all good in their own right.

Cutting it in squares - that was so weird to me when I first moved here (which was at Barnaby's)! I don't think I'll ever get used to that.
I like both kinds of pizza with thin getting a slight edge (with greasy pepperoni!)
Hey, we'll have to go to Lou's next time out.

[lindatat]

Cutting it in squares - that was so weird to me when I first moved here (which was at Barnaby's)! I don't think I'll ever get used to that.
I like both kinds of pizza with thin getting a slight edge (with greasy pepperoni!)
Hey, we'll have to go to Lou's next time out.

Well you hit on my favorite thin crust - Barnaby's - the one in Des Plaines was quite the high school hangout for me & my friends. We can do that or Lou's and I'll be happy! So you like greasy pepperoni on your thin crust, huh? I am a pizza blotter - have to sop up the grease on my son's pizza before I let him eat it!

[olive]

I want to know where I can drink Starbucks and pet cute pink pigs at the same time, just like your avatar.

You, too, can do that at the annual Brooks County Livestock Show in my hometown Quitman, GA. Although, you have to stop by the Starbucks in Valdosta first!!!

[Jdarg]

You, too, can do that at the annual Brooks County Livestock Show in my hometown Quitman, GA. Although, you have to stop by the Starbucks in Valdosta first!!!

Is your coffee still hot by the time you get to Quitman?

I love that yoiu went to the livestock show, Olive!!! I have been to many....we can drink wine and talk about sheep, cows, pigs...

[olive]

Is your coffee still hot by the time you get to Quitman?

I love that yoiu went to the livestock show, Olive!!! I have been to many....we can drink wine and talk about sheep, cows, pigs...

I look forward to it. I am a livestock show veteran with many war stories to share. Got the trophies with pigs on top and everything!!!

[Jdarg]

I look forward to it. I am a livestock show veteran with many war stories to share. Got the trophies with pigs on top and everything!!!

The things we learn on Sowal.com......

[olive]

The things we learn on Sowal.com......

And the walls come atumblin' down!!

[supermom262]

The things we learn on Sowal.com......

You know there is the County Fair & 4H exhibition at the Fairgrounds in Defuniak! We have been a couple of times, it is a lot of fun for the kids too! I bet Kate would love it!

[Mango]

Is this the pizza or piggy thread or is the sausage pizza at Amore's being renamed Piggy Pizza? I am confused.

[lindatat]

Is this the pizza or piggy thread or is the sausage pizza at Amore's being renamed Piggy Pizza? I am confused.

That, my dear, is called a tangent! They are quite common around here.

[Mango]

That, my dear, is called a tangent! They are quite common around here.

Now I want some Piggy pizza though.

[lindatat]

Now I want some Piggy pizza though.

Would that have sausage AND pepperoni?????

[kurt]

Amore' gets a Trophy.

[Mango]

Would that have sausage AND pepperoni?????

Both, how could it be Piggy Pizza if it didn't have the piggy works?

Amore' gets a Trophy.

[Jdarg]

My fave pizza is on the way home!!! Bdarg is the delivery man!!!

Thanks Amore!

[Ocean Lover]

My fave pizza is on the way home!!! Bdarg is the delivery man!!!

Thanks Amore!

What are the toppings on your favorite pizza?

[Jdarg]

What are the toppings on your favorite pizza?

The Caramella- roasted garlic, caramelized onion, mozzarella, and marinara