I've love pizza since I was first introduced to it as a kid. Now this was back in Taftville, CT in the early 1960s, so I don't know what you would expect. The local place was called M&M's and was operated by a Greek family. I guess I probably thought they were Italian, until my mother told me different.
Growing up I had the opportunity to have pizza in dozens of cities around the U.S. and even in other countries, including Italy and Israel. Hard to believe, but I think the best pizza I've had is from right here in Brooklyn. There's a place on 18th Ave. in Bensonhurst who continue to make the best pizza I've had since moving here. J & V PIZZERIA on 63rd Street is amazing!
Anyway, the library had a 'going away' party for me today, since I'm being transferred to another branch. The staff decided to order Domino's, which doesn't make any sense to me since there are two "real" pizza places with a few blocks from here.
Can anyone tell me why anyone within delivery distance of a pizza restaurant would EVER order the doughy thing which this franchise passes off as pizza? Bland and tasteless, even with toppings, doesn't go far enough to express my disappointment.
I guess some folks much love it since the stores seem to be making a fortune. Still give me a slice from any of the hundreds of neighborhood places here in New York!
best and have a good weekend if I don't get around to posting later!
Friday, April 08, 2005
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Hang on, Gluten-Free Boy, since when can you eat pizza again?
And totally agreed about J&Vs, right near the subway station, very convenient, tasty pizza.
The last time I had a checkup it was found that I could have gluten on occassion. If I'm very careful I can have a slice or two once a week. I don't have it that often, but I remember now how much I love it.
The biggest thrill was having a Rueben Sandwich at the Columbus (formerly the Roosevelt on 18th).
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