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Chicago

Apparently, the best pizza in the country is not in New York

New York does not top the list of the best pizza spots in the US.

Pequod's Pizzeria in Chicago is ranked as the best pizza spot in the country. [ more ]

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Eater SF

2 weeks ago

SF food

The Best Dishes Eater SF Editors Ate This Week: May 13

Jules Pizza's Marone stands out with flavorful crust and cheese, accompanied by delightful sides. [ more ]

PARIS BY MOUTH | Where to eat in Paris

1 week ago

Writing

Oobatz | PARIS BY MOUTH

Exciting collaboration between Rigmarole and Dan Pearson for new pizza place Oobatz in Paris. [ more ]

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Time Out London

London

One of America's biggest pizza chains has just opened its first restaurant in London

Little Caesars, a popular American pizza chain, has opened its first outpost in London offering bargain prices and unique menu items like 'crazy puffs'.

Little Caesars is known for its thin-crust, circular pies rather than the chunky Detroit style, and plans to expand with more restaurants in the UK. [ more ]

Eater NY

NYC food

There's a Hidden Red Sauce Restaurant in the Back of This Slice Shop

Fini Pizza adds a red sauce restaurant to its Williamsburg location

Apollo Bagels opens its own shop in the East Village [ more ]

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Eater LA

LA food

4 Restaurants to Try This Weekend in Los Angeles: March 22

Naughty Pie Nature offers a three-course menu for $40 on Sundays for a comforting meal.

Lares in the Westside provides classic Mexican combo plates at affordable prices in a bustling environment. [ more ]

Eater LA

LA food

A Hot New Melrose Cocktail Bar Boasts Disco and a Baby Grand Piano

The Moon Room brings '70s and '80s Paris and New York vibes to Los Angeles with a new cocktail bar

Acclaimed bartender Annemarie Sagoi leads the beverage program with unique cocktails [ more ]

New York Post

New York City

'Sopranos' writers named character Johnny Sack after this local NYC pizza place

The Sopranos character Johnny Sack was named after the owners of Sac's Place in Astoria.

The writers of The Sopranos frequently ate pizza and pasta from Sac's Place, and this influenced the naming of a key character. [ more ]

Eater SF

Chicago

Catch James Beard Award-Recognized Natural Winery Middle Brow in the Bay Area This Week

Chicago-based Middle Brow brings pizza, beer, and natural wine to Berkeley and Sonoma.

Collaboration between Middle Brow and local businesses for the two-stop tour. [ more ]

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Eater

Food & drink

How Paulie Gee's Continues the Legacy of the Classic New York Slice Shop

Pizza Cognition Theory states first pizza is best for life.

Attention to detail in every aspect of running a classic slice shop. [ more ]

Wealth of Geeks

NYC food

The Best Pizza Places in New York City | Wealth of Geeks

New York City is known for its pizza, with hundreds of pizzerias claiming to have the best slice.

Some of the best pizza places in New York City include Lombardi's Coal Oven Pizza, Lucali, and Rose & Joe's Italian Bakery. [ more ]

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Mental Floss

Chicago

The 50 Best Pizzerias in America, According to Yelp

Independent pizzerias often offer better pizza than chain restaurants.

Yelp Elite reviewers can provide credible advice on great pizza spots. [ more ]

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London

The top three pizza spots in south east London to try in 2024

081, Bona, and Made of Dough are the top 3 pizza spots in South East London.

081 is praised for its authentic Neapolitan pizzas made with high-quality seasonal ingredients. [ more ]

SFGATE

NYC food

Casual SF pizza restaurant just launched a $500 tasting menu

Fine dining experience at Tony's Pizza Napoletana with $500 tasting menu featuring various dishes and 8 unique pizzas.

Tasting menu designed for a group up to six people, with shared courses making the $500 price tag more reasonable at $83 per person. [ more ]

The Infatuation

NYC food

14 Restaurants To Make You Fall In Love With New York Again - New York - The Infatuation

Escape the chaos of New York City and find peace at these 14 restaurants

These spots make it easy to fall in love with the city again [ more ]

Eater Boston

NYC food

Mario's Brings 'Pizza With a Portuguese Twist' to Jamaica Plain

The reopening of Mario's in Jamaica Plain is bringing hand-tossed, New York-style pizzas with a Portuguese twist to diners.

Chef and owner Mario Bailote combines flavors from his Portuguese homeland with his pizza-perfecting skills from his years at Same Old Place in Jamaica Plain. [ more ]

Eater LA

LA food

Best Dishes Eater Editors Ate This Week: February 12

De La Nonna in the Arts District has a standout sausage and pepper pizza

Havlabar Cuisine in Glendale serves delicious Georgian soups [ more ]

Mission Local

Mission District

People We Meet: Max, a pizzaiolo at Jules Pizza

Max Blachman-Gentile draws inspiration from his Italian and partner's grandmother for the name Jules Pizza.

Blachman-Gentile's vision is to establish his own brick-and-mortar space in the future. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Food & drink

Super Bowl Foods by the Numbers

Two million Domino's pizzas were sold on the Super Bowl, 30% more than on an average Sunday.

Buffalo Wild Wings sells approximately 11 million wings on the Super Bowl, making it their biggest sales day. [ more ]

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SFGATE

SF food

SF's favorite punk rock pizza shop is expanding to the city's west side

Golden Boy Pizza is opening a new location in San Francisco's Parkside neighborhood.

The new location will be in the former Marco Polo Italian Ice Cream space on Taraval Street. [ more ]

SFGATE

SF food

The Presidio, SF's prettiest park, now has amazing pizza to match

Il Parco is a new Italian-leaning cafe inside the Presidio park in San Francisco, offering counter service and stunning views of the Golden Gate Bridge.

The restaurant is known for its sourdough pepperoni pizza and other delicious eats, created by renowned pizza consultant Anthony Falco. [ more ]

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BKReader

Music

Rapid Ascent: KOTA The Friend Drops New Album, Europe Tour Dates

KOTA The Friend released his new album 'Lyrics To Go Vol. 5' at a record release and listening party in Brooklyn.

The album features production from Statik Selektah and Hit-Boy, and Kota himself handled production on several songs.

The event allowed Kota to celebrate his music and connect with fans and friends. [ more ]

London On The Inside

Beer

The Motor City Beer Club Is Back

Pretty Decent Beer Co. and No Big Dough are hosting a Motor City Beer Club dinner event featuring Detroit-style dining.

The event will include a soundtrack of Motown, soul, and hip hop tunes, as well as plenty of drinks and Detroit-style pizza. [ more ]

Eater Portland

Chicago

What Kind of Restaurant Does Portland Need in 2024?

Some people agree that Portland has reached its peak in terms of new pizza restaurants, while others disagree and feel there is still a need for more.

The question of what type of restaurant should open instead of more pizza has triggered different answers, including a Greek taverna, Korean tofu house, Taiwanese bakery, and French bistro. [ more ]

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Everyday cooking

L.A. Foodie

Quality ingredients make the best pizza.

Pitfire Pizza in Woodland Hills offers cheesy knots and other delicious Italian dishes. [ more ]

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Eater NY

NYC food

OddFellows Founder to Open New Doughnut Shop

Pastry chef Sam Mason plans to open a new dessert spot called Sweet Graffiti featuring yeasted doughnuts in flavors like cherry and miso.

Rose Pizza, a popular late-night slice shop near Penn Station, has reopened after four years of closure due to construction.

% Arabica Cafe, a Japanese coffee company, has signed a lease for a fourth New York location on the Upper West Side at 418 Columbus Avenue. [ more ]

Eater NY

NYC food

OddFellows Founder to Open New Doughnut Shop

Pastry chef Sam Mason is opening a new dessert spot called Sweet Graffiti, serving yeasted doughnuts in unique flavors.

Rose Pizza, a popular late-night eatery in Penn Station, has reopened after being closed for four years due to construction. [ more ]

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Eater NY

NYC food

Air's Champagne Parlor Closes, Will Flip Into New Bar This Month

Tokyo Record Bar in New York City is expanding with the opening of the Tokyo Listening Room above the original location. The new space will have a distinct atmosphere and menu, with 30 seats and a focus on wine and cocktails.

Scarr's Pizza, which temporarily closed due to a building fire in November, has reopened for regular operations. The popular slice shop is located on Orchard Street in New York City. [ more ]

Boston.com

Boston food

The toughest seat in town? It's at a Woburn pizzeria.

Sally's Apizza in Woburn, Massachusetts has become a popular spot with long wait times for their thin-crust pizza.

The restaurant has experienced high demand, with lines out the door and a wait time of up to three hours for dine-in customers. [ more ]

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Bed-Stuy, NY Patch

NYC food

Bed-Stuy's Hottest New Restaurant Openings In 2023, Sad Goodbyes

BED-STUY, NY - It's been an interesting and delicious year in the Bed-Stuy restaurant world, with new additions from Korean staples to a cozy vegetarian cafe.

Boston Magazine

Boston food

New Haven Icon Sally's Apizza Arrives in Greater Boston

Sally's Apizza, a popular New Haven pizza joint, is opening its first location outside of Connecticut in Woburn, Massachusetts.

Apizza is a thin-crust pizza style with a sauce-forward flavor profile, light on the cheese, and baked in a coal-fired oven. [ more ]

Eater Boston

Boston food

Darryl's Corner Bar & Kitchen Is Closing for a Rebrand at the End of the Year

Darryl's Corner Bar & Kitchen in Boston is temporarily closing for rebranding and expansion.

Sally's Apizza is opening its first location in Massachusetts, offering New Haven-style pizza and an expanded menu. [ more ]

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NYC food

16 Must-Try Restaurants in Rochester, NY: Where the Rochester Locals Eat

Rochester, NY has a diverse culinary scene with a variety of must-try restaurants.

Options range from pizzerias like The Pizza Stop to Cajun and Creole cuisine at The French Quarter. [ more ]

Redfin | Real Estate Tips for Home Buying, Selling & More

NYC food

17 Must-Try Restaurants in Flagstaff, AZ: Where the Flagstaff Locals Eat

Flagstaff, AZ has a diverse dining scene with options for pizza, American cuisine, Mexican food, and sushi.

Pizzicletta, Fratelli Pizza, The Toasted Owl Cafe, Martannes, and Karma Sushi Bar Grill are all recommended restaurants in Flagstaff. [ more ]

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