OT: Best Pizza in CT

[HobokenHusky]

El Pres gave it 9.2. That's a really high score so I guess it's legit.

Papa's tomato's pies is literally down the street, and also apparently really good, but I haven't been yet bc any time I am in the area I have to get Delorenzos.

 

[Husky25]

Had lunch at Pizzetta in Mystic. Not bad (is any pizza truly bad?), but it was quite greasy. Used the Tide stick when I got back to my office. Of course I didn't have to eat it while in the car either. Could have gone to Mango (old Mystic Village), but I had that a couple weeks ago when the kids were on April break.

 

[8893]

Had lunch at Pizzetta in Mystic. Not bad (is any pizza truly bad?), but it was quite greasy. Used the Tide stick when I got back to my office. Of course I didn't have to eat it while in the car either. Could have gone to Mango (old Mystic Village), but I had that a couple weeks ago when the kids were on April break.

Pro tip: keep the stain stick in your glove compartment.

 

[Husky25]

Pro tip: keep the stain stick in your glove compartment.

I buy the 3-packs. 1) Top drawer of my desk at work. 2) Car console, and 3) "Utility" Drawer in the kitchen.

 

[Ratso]

El Pres gave it 9.2. That's a really high score so I guess it's legit.

El Pres lol. i have heard good things about de lorenzo & Trenton pies in general.

 

[Ratso]

Papa's tomato's pies is literally down the street, and also apparently really good, but I haven't been yet bc any time I am in the area I have to get Delorenzos.

ever try Razza in JC?

last question, didn’t mean to derail this thread

 

[WestHartHusk]

Up in Litchfield is a place called Bohemian Pizza. It’s very good, maybe not Sally’s or Modern but still very good. It’s a celeb hangout, saw the actor Mark Ruffalo in there a while back, and Jennifer Garner has been in there as well.

I drive passed that place a lot. I refuse to believe it is capable of serving even decent pizza.

 

[WrenchFan69]

Had lunch at Pizzetta in Mystic. Not bad (is any pizza truly bad?), but it was quite greasy. Used the Tide stick when I got back to my office. Of course I didn't have to eat it while in the car either. Could have gone to Mango (old Mystic Village), but I had that a couple weeks ago when the kids were on April break.

Old Mystic General Store puts out some good pizza frankly

 

[CONN78SEJ]

I drive passed that place a lot. I refuse to believe it is capable of serving even decent pizza.

Went there tonight for the first time in a while. Crowded for a Tuesday night, ordered a large for myself and the wife. Pretty good actually, better than most places. Waitress told us Ivan Llendl comes in occasionally for to go.

 

[Huskybass]

Old Mystic General Store puts out some good pizza frankly

Their breakfast sandwiches are absolutely killer. They're like five bucks a pop but they're well worth it.

 

[DarthGrumpy]

Not CT, but if you are ever driving down the NJ turnpike and need to eat, delorenzos tomato pies in Robbinsville is phenomenal. I have had all the big name NYC pizza and it’s my favorite pizza. I still need to hit New Haven though.

De Lorenzo's Tomato Pies Est. 1947

www.delorenzostomatopies.com

That area's a popular stop when coming back from DC or Delaware on a Sunday afternoon. Though, I do prefer Papa's over DeLorenzo's, they're maybe 300 yard apart.

 

[DarthGrumpy]

ever try Razza in JC?

last question, didn’t mean to derail this thread

It's on my list, maybe in the Spring for outdoor dining due to the usual risk. of course, my weekends right now typiucally consist of driving the boys aroudn to 4 baseball games and 2 practices while cramming in yard chores in between. So, I could be dreaming...

 

[WestHartHusk]

Went there tonight for the first time in a while. Crowded for a Tuesday night, ordered a large for myself and the wife. Pretty good actually, better than most places. Waitress told us Ivan Llendl comes in occasionally for to go.

I could google it, but won’t. Who is Ivan Llendi do?

 

[8893]

Bohemian is definitely decent non-New Haven pie. Our best friends live in Litchfield and we have had it a lot. Been there for some live music too. Good place.

@WestHartHusk , Ivan Lendel was one of the top tennis players in the world in the mid to late 80s. He lived in Greenwich then but I gather he lives in the Northwest corner now.

 

[karstenkibbe]

Bohemian is definitely decent non-New Haven pie. Our best friends live in Litchfield and we have had it a lot. Been there for some live music too. Good place.

@WestHartHusk , Ivan Lendel was one of the top tennis players in the world in the mid to late 80s. He lived in Greenwich then but I gather he lives in the Northwest corner now.

Looks like Lendl won’t be visiting Bohemian much longer....

Tennis legend’s CT home listed for nearly $16.5M

Larger homes and estates tend to have an array of amenities on their grounds, ranging...

www.stamfordadvocate.com

 

[storrsroars]

No columns, so Whaler won't be looking at it.

So in reading that Advocate article, it noted one of Lendl's prior homes was burned down by arsonists. How did I miss that story when it came out? I've never heard of arsonists burning down mansions (unless for insurance purposes, lol).

 

[karstenkibbe]

No columns, so Whaler won't be looking at it.

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So in reading that Advocate article, it noted one of Lendl's prior homes was burned down by arsonists. How did I miss that story when it came out? I've never heard of arsonists burning down mansions (unless for insurance purposes, lol).

I remember when it happened. Lendl was living in a different house in Greenwich and was renovating an old massive mansion up near the Banksville, NY border. A group of teens and young adults from Stamford decided to break in, light a fire and spread some random mischief. If I remember correctly, they claimed to cops that they extinguished the fire before they left. Evidently, they didn’t do it successfully.

 

[CONN78SEJ]

Bohemian is definitely decent non-New Haven pie. Our best friends live in Litchfield and we have had it a lot. Been there for some live music too. Good place.

@WestHartHusk , Ivan Lendel was one of the top tennis players in the world in the mid to late 80s. He lived in Greenwich then but I gather he lives in the Northwest corner now.

He sold the place in Greenwich years ago, moved to Litchfield, actually Goshen to be specific. He was world #1 for two or three years. Some people live under rocks I guess.

 

[superjohn]

Bohemian is definitely decent non-New Haven pie. Our best friends live in Litchfield and we have had it a lot. Been there for some live music too. Good place.

@WestHartHusk , Ivan Lendel was one of the top tennis players in the world in the mid to late 80s. He lived in Greenwich then but I gather he lives in the Northwest corner now.

Lendl has lived in Goshen (right next to Litchfield) for the last 30 years. He golf's at Torrington Country Club, good golfer.

 

[superjohn]

Looks like Lendl won’t be visiting Bohemian much longer....

Tennis legend’s CT home listed for nearly $16.5M

Larger homes and estates tend to have an array of amenities on their grounds, ranging...

www.stamfordadvocate.com

He's had the house on and off the market for the 30 years since he had it built, it will never sell and he'll never move.

 

[Chuck]

It's on my list, maybe in the Spring for outdoor dining due to the usual risk. of course, my weekends right now typiucally consist of driving the boys aroudn to 4 baseball games and 2 practices while cramming in yard chores in between. So, I could be dreaming...

We tried to go there twice while in JC for kid commitments. It’s not easy. Literally multiple hour waits. This was pre-covid. One of the times we checked in at 6pm and they wouldn’t take our name because they wouldn’t get through the list before closing. Mostly hipsters looking to get in. I find that’s usually a sign that something is overrated (but that isn’t a scientific analysis).

 

[HuskyHawk]

Since it is always fun to stir up debate here, I present Food & Wine, with a surprisingly competent article. It rates the top 10 Pizza states, and delves into the details. The usual suspects land in the top 3.

The Best Pizza in Every State | Food & Wine (foodandwine.com)

 

[Hoophound]

He sold the place in Greenwich years ago, moved to Litchfield, actually Goshen to be specific. He was world #1 for two or three years. Some people live under rocks I guess.

I remember Lendl dominating during my childhood. From Wikipedia: "He was world No. 1 for 270 weeks and won 94 singles titles. At the majors he won eight titles and was runner-up a record 11 times. He also won seven year-end championships."

 

[Chin Diesel]

Pro tip: keep the stain stick in your glove compartment.

I just have a feeding vest or light jacket. Is it basically a bib for an adult? Sure. But it beats having to Tide stick a work shirt.

 

[Chin Diesel]

I could google it, but won’t. Who is Ivan Llendi do?

The "this makes me feel old" post.

I remember when Lendl skipped Wimbledon because of his grass allergies. He stayed state side and golfed pretty much every day.