Pizza

[Topspinmo]

Finely had pizza worth going back for IMO of course.

PEPPERONI MAGNIFICO
Pepperoni, our signature Old World Pepperoni®, romesan seasoning, our original sauce and signature three cheeses

From Marco’s

I like thin crust pizza and this has distinctive taste for me. Course others may have different views about pizza. So, IMO only place I consider retuning to. Otherwise just buy frozen pizza with I consider best rated of frozen pizza Digiorno’s classic crust.

[Tom52]

I wonder how long before a certain person tells us no good pizza comes from west of the Hudson.

[Pondboy]

We’ve been making our own pizza. Getcha some pizza dough from Publix (or your local grocer/bakery), spoon on your sauce ( we like Rayo’s) and add your favorite toppings. Throw it all on a high heat (outdoor) grill end enjoy.

Doesn’t get much better. Basic, simple, inexpensive and pure.

[Pugchief]

Finely had pizza worth going back for IMO of course.

PEPPERONI MAGNIFICO
Pepperoni, our signature Old World Pepperoni®, romesan seasoning, our original sauce and signature three cheeses

From Marco’s

I like thin crust pizza and this has distinctive taste for me. Course others may have different views about pizza. So, IMO only place I consider retuning to. Otherwise just buy frozen pizza with I consider best rated of frozen pizza Digiorno’s classic crust.

We coincidentally had this the other night. It was decent, but it wasn't anything to write home about. The crust was good, but I found the sauce to be somewhat bland. Adding oregano, red pepper flakes and grated parm helped a lot.

[fdpaq0580]

We coincidentally had this the other night. It was decent, but it wasn't anything to write home about. The crust was good, but I found the sauce to be somewhat bland. Adding oregano, red pepper flakes and grated parm helped a lot.

We like Marcos pizza. Signed up for their club. Get lots of great specials. best in the world? No. Imo, that was Shakey's in East Los Angeles.

[dewilson58]

Finely had pizza worth going back for IMO of course.



takes a lot of guts to come on ToTV and say you like Marco Pizza.

:22yikes::22yikes:

i like it too.

[Kenswing]

We’ve been making our own pizza. Getcha some pizza dough from Publix (or your local grocer/bakery), spoon on your sauce ( we like Rayo’s) and add your favorite toppings. Throw it all on a high heat (outdoor) grill end enjoy.

Doesn’t get much better. Basic, simple, inexpensive and pure.
We do the same except my wife makes her own dough. I preheat a pizza stone on the grill and crank all three burners as high as they go. I can get to almost 800 degrees. Five or six minutes and you have a pizza. The trick is to make sure that the pizza stone is good and hot before you start. That way your crust gets good and crispy..

[Stu from NYC]

We have made our own and always disappointed.

Nappolinos is pretty good, not as good as New York but good.

[Taltarzac725]

Menu – Pasta Faire (https://www.pastafaire.com/menu/)

How does pizza at Pasta Faire fare? Fair?

[Topspinmo]

takes a lot of guts to come on ToTV and say you like Marco Pizza.

:22yikes::22yikes:

i like it too.


Guess depends on how hungry you are at time….:what:

Was over on that side for doctors appointment so I had it again. Still taste good to me. Amit it’s not godfathers, but nothing else is IMO.

[rustyp]

I wonder how long before a certain person tells us no good pizza comes from west of the Hudson.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pzXIpp59eoU

Deep Dish Pizza - "An above ground marinara swimming pool for rats".

[golfing eagles]

takes a lot of guts to come on ToTV and say you like Marco Pizza.

It takes more to state the best pizza is from East LA. LA????????????? What is that, like avocado pizza????? Clearly, without any doubt or debate, the best pizza is from the original Ray's in Greenwich Village. :spoken:

[Stu from NYC]

It takes more to state the best pizza is from East LA. LA????????????? What is that, like avocado pizza????? Clearly, without any doubt or debate, the best pizza is from the original Ray's in Greenwich Village. :spoken:

Which original Rays? By last count there were over a dozen claiming to be Rays.

[golfing eagles]

Which original Rays? By last count there were over a dozen claiming to be Rays.

Yes, but only one of them is the original :1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

[ChicagoNative]

Marcos thin crust is pretty good! The regular crust is ok too. I’ve only been to the one on Seven Mile Road (466A)

Pan pizza in Chicago is good for a change once in awhile, but is mostly a tourist thing. The real Chicago style pizza is cracker thin crust, cut into squares, with flavorful blobs of seasoned Italian sausage and not too much cheese….well done to produce golden brown bubbles on top and crispy edges.

Guidos in Spring Hill, and Paul’s Chicago Pizza in St. Pete and Clearwater do it right. The Great Chicago Fire Brewery in Leesburg is closer, and will do in a pinch. GCF Brewery has fantastic Italian beefs, gyros, and of course craft beer.

[golfing eagles]

Marcos thin crust is pretty good! The regular crust is ok too. I’ve only been to the one on Seven Mile Road (466A)

Pan pizza in Chicago is good for a change once in awhile, but is mostly a tourist thing. The real Chicago style pizza is cracker thin crust, cut into squares, with flavorful blobs of seasoned Italian sausage and not too much cheese….well done to produce golden brown bubbles on top and crispy edges.

Guidos in Spring Hill, and Paul’s Chicago Pizza in St. Pete and Clearwater do it right. The Great Chicago Fire Brewery in Leesburg is closer, and will do in a pinch. GCF Brewery has fantastic Italian beefs, gyros, and of course craft beer.

On the surface, sounds good.

Of course, when the day is done, it is still Chicago pizza (cheap imitation of the real thing)

But when I feel like eating a quiche, I'll head there:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

[Stu from NYC]

Yes, but only one of them is the original :1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

Better get Sherlock Homes in to find which is the real one.

Truth of the matter is any of them will beat the best the Villages has to offer

[golfing eagles]

Better get Sherlock Homes in to find which is the real one.

Truth of the matter is any of them will beat the best the Villages has to offer

And both LA and Chicago

[gatorbill1]

I am not going to recommend any place, because I don't won't my two favorite places to get any busier.

[JRcorvette]

Hey you can’t please everyone! You’re not PIZZA

[fdpaq0580]

Yes, but only one of them is the original :1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

Must have stolen Shakey's recipe.

[fdpaq0580]

On the surface, sounds good.

Of course, when the day is done, it is still Chicago pizza (cheap imitation of the real thing)

But when I feel like eating a quiche, I'll head there:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

Who said, "Real men don't eat quiche"? Can you answer that without google?

[tophcfa]

Best grease wheel in the Villages is Sammy Joe’s.

[PersonOfInterest]

You've got to go up to New York (the city) and get slices for the Best. The pizza in the upper East Coast, (N.Y., N.J., Conn. , RI, and Mass) to get Good pizza -OR- head up to Chicago for the Deep Dish. The only other option would be to take the long trip to Naples (Italy) for napilitano or Sicily for sicilian style.

[Randall55]

I learned pizza is a personal preference. I have friends who like Little Caesars, Pizza Hut, or Hungry Howie. Others who prefer Piesanos or Bravo. Still others who insist Stavros and Sons is the best. As long as they are paying, I don't argue. Just smile and enjoy!

[Eg_cruz]

We had Flippers from Spanish Spring last night and it was amazing

[sdeikenberry]

Menu – Pasta Faire (https://www.pastafaire.com/menu/)

How does pizza at Pasta Faire fare? Fair?

I like Pasta Faire Pizza. Soft, chewy crust with yeasty flavors. Sauce doesn’t overpower other flavors. Toppings individual choices but I like pepperoni sausage onion.

[banjobob]

Marcos in Lady Lake our new go to pizza place, thin crust pepperoni magnifico cut in small squares.

[midiwiz]

Finely had pizza worth going back for IMO of course.

PEPPERONI MAGNIFICO
Pepperoni, our signature Old World Pepperoni®, romesan seasoning, our original sauce and signature three cheeses

From Marco’s

I like thin crust pizza and this has distinctive taste for me. Course others may have different views about pizza. So, IMO only place I consider retuning to. Otherwise just buy frozen pizza with I consider best rated of frozen pizza Digiorno’s classic crust.

yes everyone has different backgrounds and taste, as I grew up in the mom & pop pizza shops all I can say is if you rave about Marcos and Digiorno's I can't hold any regard to your commentary... I don't eat cardboard.

[mikeycereal]

We love NYPD Pizza - always tasty always fresh and the crust is my favorite. We don't need to look for an alternative as they got what we like. The 2 waitresses we had the other night were both awesome. If I were to knock anything it's that they don't have the diverse alcohol selection that City Fire has. But not an issue if you love wine. It's also small and may not fit big groups during peak times, so takeout is also a good option.

[Girlcopper]

[url=https://www.pastafaire.com/menu/]Menu – Pasta Faire[/url
How does pizza at Pasta Faire fare? Fair?
Not bad pizza but always better to make your own. Yep, get the dough from Publix. It’s usually pretty fresh. Once you make your own, you won’t pay close to $20 to buy it out.

[GaryKoca]

We are from Chicago and like New Yorkers, we generally find the pizza here just OK, no more. One exception is the pizza place in Belleview, just off 301. Very good.

[Dusty_Star]

It takes more to state the best pizza is from East LA. LA????????????? What is that, like avocado pizza????? Clearly, without any doubt or debate, the best pizza is from the original Ray's in Greenwich Village. :spoken:

John's Bleeker St Greenwich Village or Frank Pepe Wooster St New Haven

[nn0wheremann]

Finely had pizza worth going back for IMO of course.

PEPPERONI MAGNIFICO
Pepperoni, our signature Old World Pepperoni®, romesan seasoning, our original sauce and signature three cheeses

From Marco’s

I like thin crust pizza and this has distinctive taste for me. Course others may have different views about pizza. So, IMO only place I consider retuning to. Otherwise just buy frozen pizza with I consider best rated of frozen pizza Digiorno’s classic crust.
Home Run Inn pizza, at the Publix. You can enhance it with some shredded mozzarella, and a bit of Romano cheese.

[nn0wheremann]

I wonder how long before a certain person tells us no good pizza comes from west of the Hudson.
True, if you are addicted to grease.

[Salty Dog]

We have made our own and always disappointed.

My wife had never made her own pizza dough. She found a recipe on YouTube that used yogurt. The crust comes out perfect every time. Who knew...

[Dusty_Star]

Better get Sherlock Homes in to find which is the real one.



Have to agree, there appear to be dozens of Original & Famous Rays in Manhattan (I said appear because there are likely many more, I just haven't tried to count them).

However, G-E did direct us to Greenwich Village.

[WalkerLoop]

We've had their pizza's several times from Francesco's. You can make your own pizza's (specifying what toppings you want on them) and even have cauliflower crust pizza's.

[dewilson58]

I learned pizza is a personal preference.

VERY TRUE.

But, there are pizza experts.............."because i'm from _________"

:oops:

[MandoMan]

Finely had pizza worth going back for IMO of course.

PEPPERONI MAGNIFICO
Pepperoni, our signature Old World Pepperoni®, romesan seasoning, our original sauce and signature three cheeses

From Marco’s

I like thin crust pizza and this has distinctive taste for me. Course others may have different views about pizza. So, IMO only place I consider retuning to. Otherwise just buy frozen pizza with I consider best rated of frozen pizza Digiorno’s classic crust.

I had pizza last week from a place that usually has the best pizza in the area. Great crust. She wanted Fresh Garlic on her pizza. I’d never heard of that. I assumed it would be fresh garlic cloves, slivered like almonds. No, it turned out to be about a quarter cup of garlic from a jar! Juice included! It floated toward the center six inches and kept it from baking properly and left it soggy. It tasted good, but it was disappointing, and it was definitely not fresh. I’ll go back for more pizza, but without the fresh garlic.

[Alarmed]

We like to doctor up Palmero's thin-crust frozen pizza. Try it you'll like it.

[Marmaduke]

Menu – Pasta Faire (https://www.pastafaire.com/menu/)

How does pizza at Pasta Faire fare? Fair?
Pasta Faire is our absolute favorite place to go for pizza's. We've invited guests to join us many times and now they're big fans.

We Love their Wednesday Special on Pizza. BOGO.
We Often travel over there for 2 to go on Wed.
Freezes well. Worth it.

[NoMo50]

We were in Italy in 2022, and sampled pizzas in many areas...Naples, Rome, Florence, Venice, Bologna, Ravenna, etc. Each was different in its own way, but all were excellent. I might even go so far as to say every one of them was better than any pizza we've had in the USA. What really surprised me, though, was how inexpensive pizza was in Italy. A favorite memory was a sidewalk cafe in Venice, off the beaten path. A pizza and a bottle of Sangiovese for 18 Euros. How do you beat that?

[mrf0151]

Flippers is excellent! Too many Pizza's around here that do not know how to cook the crust all the way to the middle. Nothing worse than a limp slice.

[Stu from NYC]

We were in Italy in 2022, and sampled pizzas in many areas...Naples, Rome, Florence, Venice, Bologna, Ravenna, etc. Each was different in its own way, but all were excellent. I might even go so far as to say every one of them was better than any pizza we've had in the USA. What really surprised me, though, was how inexpensive pizza was in Italy. A favorite memory was a sidewalk cafe in Venice, off the beaten path. A pizza and a bottle of Sangiovese for 18 Euros. How do you beat that?

We are all different. After trying pizza in a number of European shops have decided that pizza was invented in Italy but perfected in US in mostly mom and dad neighborhood shops.

[Sjshanl]

Finely had pizza worth going back for IMO of course.

PEPPERONI MAGNIFICO
Pepperoni, our signature Old World Pepperoni®, romesan seasoning, our original sauce and signature three cheeses

From Marco’s

I like thin crust pizza and this has distinctive taste for me. Course others may have different views about pizza. So, IMO only place I consider retuning to. Otherwise just buy frozen pizza with I consider best rated of frozen pizza Digiorno’s classic crust.
Stavros in Leesburg is my favorite local place.

[Battlebasset]

Finely had pizza worth going back for IMO of course.

PEPPERONI MAGNIFICO
Pepperoni, our signature Old World Pepperoni®, romesan seasoning, our original sauce and signature three cheeses

From Marco’s

I like thin crust pizza and this has distinctive taste for me. Course others may have different views about pizza. So, IMO only place I consider retuning to. Otherwise just buy frozen pizza with I consider best rated of frozen pizza Digiorno’s classic crust.

I agree. I always get the thin crust, and add the hot honey. It's actually pretty good, the price is right, and it is a golf cart ride away from me. The 50% off full moon deal makes it a no-brainer.

And to establish my credentials - lived both in Chicagoland and NJ. I've had pizza from some of the best places in both. I appreciate Connie's deep dish, and NYC thin crust, folded slices while walking outside of Penn Station. Both have their advantages.

But I understand that down here, I'm not going to get that. But there are some good alternatives. Marco's for the money and convenience, meets that requirement.

To all of those who say "it's not NYC/Chicago"? That's nice. Move back there.

[kkingston57]

Finely had pizza worth going back for IMO of course.

PEPPERONI MAGNIFICO
Pepperoni, our signature Old World Pepperoni®, romesan seasoning, our original sauce and signature three cheeses

From Marco’s

I like thin crust pizza and this has distinctive taste for me. Course others may have different views about pizza. So, IMO only place I consider retuning to. Otherwise just buy frozen pizza with I consider best rated of frozen pizza Digiorno’s classic crust.

Personally, my choice of pizza is how it is cooked. Had Marcos once. Looked like it was conveyor belt pizza(not cooked on a hearth). Most, if not all, chains use this method as it is the least labor intensive and will less likely get burned or under cooked.

[kkingston57]

Not bad pizza but always better to make your own. Yep, get the dough from Publix. It’s usually pretty fresh. Once you make your own, you won’t pay close to $20 to buy it out.

Most home ovens do not have the necessary heat. Worked in a pizza restaurant for two years. Need 500 degrees and a flat surface/hearth

[Regorp]

Finely had pizza worth going back for IMO of course.

PEPPERONI MAGNIFICO
Pepperoni, our signature Old World Pepperoni®, romesan seasoning, our original sauce and signature three cheeses

From Marco’s

I like thin crust pizza and this has distinctive taste for me. Course others may have different views about pizza. So, IMO only place I consider retuning to. Otherwise just buy frozen pizza with I consider best rated of frozen pizza Digiorno’s classic crust.

Paisanos!!!

[JMintzer]

Better get Sherlock Homes in to find which is the real one.

Truth of the matter is any of them will beat the best the Villages has to offer

Santa knows...

https://i.imgur.com/2cDLrmj.jpg

[retiredguy123]

Paisanos!!!
Do you mean Piesanos in The Villages or Paisanos in Virginia and other states? Two different pizza chains.

[hvac877]

Napolino's, Wildwood is great. Gio's in Oxford is great. Roberto's Ristorante & Pizzeria is Great.Gio's Deli and Mercato, Oxford, FL These three are all great Pizza places and they also serve old world type Italian food, They are all owned by Italians.

[Normal]

Finely had pizza worth going back for IMO of course.

PEPPERONI MAGNIFICO
Pepperoni, our signature Old World Pepperoni®, romesan seasoning, our original sauce and signature three cheeses

From Marco’s

I like thin crust pizza and this has distinctive taste for me. Course others may have different views about pizza. So, IMO only place I consider retuning to. Otherwise just buy frozen pizza with I consider best rated of frozen pizza Digiorno’s classic crust.

Way better than Pisano’s, Brooklyn might be a tad better? Good pizza though.

[Papa_lecki]

Most home ovens do not have the necessary heat. Worked in a pizza restaurant for two years. Need 500 degrees and a flat surface/hearth

When I was looking at houses, there was one off Morse, north of 466A, that had an awesome pizza oven in the back. Almost bought the house because of the pizza oven.

[Topspinmo]

yes everyone has different backgrounds and taste, as I grew up in the mom & pop pizza shops all I can say is if you rave about Marcos and Digiorno's I can't hold any regard to your commentary... I don't eat cardboard.



I don’t rave about it, just IMO for my tastes it better than ALL pizza joints I’ve been to in and around villages. In other words IMO they was NOT worth returning to for pizza, which why IMO I buy Digioeno’s at least I know what I am getting.

[Hape2Bhr]

When I was looking at houses, there was one off Morse, north of 466A, that had an awesome pizza oven in the back. Almost bought the house because of the pizza oven.

I Wonder if a pepperoni pizza from all the establishments mentioned, including Digiorno and Red Baron were lined up on a table, would any of you actually know the brand you claim to like the best?

[Dusty_Star]

I Wonder if a pepperoni pizza from all the establishments mentioned, including Digiorno and Red Baron were lined up on a table, would any of you actually know the brand you claim to like the best?


Oooh a taste test challenge.

[fdpaq0580]

I Wonder if a pepperoni pizza from all the establishments mentioned, including Digiorno and Red Baron were lined up on a table, would any of you actually know the brand you claim to like the best?

More than likely most would guess correctly, I believe. But I would bet that most would easily identify the frozen.

[fdpaq0580]

We were in Italy in 2022, and sampled pizzas in many areas...Naples, Rome, Florence, Venice, Bologna, Ravenna, etc. Each was different in its own way, but all were excellent. I might even go so far as to say every one of them was better than any pizza we've had in the USA. What really surprised me, though, was how inexpensive pizza was in Italy. A favorite memory was a sidewalk cafe in Venice, off the beaten path. A pizza and a bottle of Sangiovese for 18 Euros. How do you beat that?

You can't beat that! But it was the complete experience that made it so great. Sure, the pizza was good. But without the wine, sidewalk Cafe, the sights and sounds and romance of Venice, well, who can say? Wonderful memories!

[Topspinmo]

Oooh a taste test challenge.


Yes, done taste evaluation of Several frozen brands on 10 point rating system on taste, crust, quality, doneness, pepperoni’s, and price. For MY taste none was 10. I liked digiorno’s based on crust, quality, and price for what I got.

Store brought was pretty close on taste, some crust and price I didn’t like for what got. Each person has different taste, expectations due to the region they’re from. Not all of us are Italian decent and compare American pizza to Palermo.

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[fdpaq0580]

Yes, done taste evaluation of Several frozen brands on 10 point rating system on taste, crust, quality, doneness, pepperoni’s, and price. For MY taste none was 10. I liked digiorno’s based on crust, quality, and price for what I got.

Store brought was pretty close on taste, some crust and price I didn’t like for what got. Each person has different taste, expectations due to the region they’re from. Not all of us are Italian decent and compare American pizza to Palermo.

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Marc's is close and quick and good, IMHO. No frozen for me, thanx.