[Dotneko]

Originally Posted by bsloan1960

I agree that we were spoiled in Mass. with great Chinese food. Kung Fu Chef on 466 is good enough that we will return. It was recently cited for violations by the food inspector (so was one of the country clubs). I'll wait a while for them to get their act together and visit them again. BTW: This area seems to have a food inspector who really stays on top of things- there are restaurants cited nearly every week.

The difference between here and home is that the restaurants actually get inspected lol. Husband was a plumbing contractor in MA and he says you really dont want to know what goes on in restaurant kitchens.

[Dotneko]

Originally Posted by frayedends

What perhaps I would refer to as North End pizza. But I don't think I said Mass style. I said Italian style. Just differentiating the crust mostly. Thin Italian crust.

Trying to add pics but not sure how on here. Unless I'm too new for that. But if this works, here's good pizza...

That makes my mouth water!

[frayedends]

Just have to say I’ve always said “subs” and I’ve been in Massachusetts my entire life. Never ever heard anyone say “grinder”. I have seen it on some signs in the metro west area.

Thanks for all the replies everyone! We will have a blast finding new food. We will bitch and moan about the crappy stuff. We are Massholes after all. But we will give props to every good thing we find.

[markusb741]

Originally Posted by coconutmama

The Clam Box! Is it still there? Wow. Brings back great memories. Place an order for me! Enjoy.

Yes, it's still there. Still long lines. Still great.

[markusb741]

Originally Posted by frayedends

OMG Bianci's. That was on Revere Beach, no? It's been a while but that's what I'm thinking.

Bianci is still there, same family, still great. I'll probably get a couple of slices and eat them on the beach wall before I return to the Villages in October.

[Rwirish]

Never have been impressed with New England food for the most part. Most of the food is much better here.

Tip, you may want to stay North and enjoy whatever is deemed better.

[Marmaduke]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

I like Piesano's thin crust pizza because it doesn't have too much cheese. Also, their recipe is very consistent. Many of the places I go for pizza puts way too much cheese on their pizza, and sometimes, you can barely find any sauce at all. Also, they apparently do not have a recipe, so the pizza you get depends on the person who makes it. Some people who make the pizza think that everyone likes extra cheese on their pizza. In my opinion, a pizza should be made the same way every time, and it should have a good mix of both sauce and cheese. Where would you suggest for a decent, consistent pizza?

Retired Guy We absolutely love 2 places outside of TV.
Both are nice, long-term, family owned Italian Restaurants with full menus and Awesome pizza

Pasta Faire- Bellevue
Fiore's- Ocala, Pine Ave, downtown area.

Let me know how you love them.

Daily take out Specials on Pizza!
Buy one, get one!!!!

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by Marmaduke

Retired Guy We absolutely love 2 places outside of TV.
Both are nice, long-term, family owned Italian Restaurants with full menus and Awesome pizza

Pasta Faire- Bellevue
Fiore's- Ocala, Pine Ave, downtown area.

Let me know how you love them.

Daily take out Specials on Pizza!
Buy one, get one!!!!

Thanks. I have been to Pasta Faire. Very good pizza, but it is a long drive. Not been to Fiore's.

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by Rwirish

Never have been impressed with New England food for the most part. Most of the food is much better here.

Tip, you may want to stay North and enjoy whatever is deemed better.

You are certainly entitled to your opinion but it is a very small minority one.

[CoachKandSportsguy]

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

You are certainly entitled to your opinion but it is a very small minority one.

Fact check: VERY, VERY TRUE!

[TomPerry]

Originally Posted by frayedends

For pizza I mean North End or East Boston style. Really the same as NY style. Pizzeria Regina would be the most recognizable name.

Gio Deli just north of CR466 on 301 has the best pizza outside Regina’s in the North End of Boston!!! Period!!!

[coconutmama]

Originally Posted by Rwirish

Never have been impressed with New England food for the most part. Most of the food is much better here.

Tip, you may want to stay North and enjoy whatever is deemed better.

Bless your heart

[thelegges]

Originally Posted by JMintzer

Right... When I think Creole of Cajun, I think "Massachusetts/Boston"...

I'm from the DC area. I've been to "Little Italy" in B'more and Philly, Chinatown in DC. Excellent food.

Some of the best Chinese food I've ever had was in Northern VA... They have a HUGE Asian population.

All "Mid-Atlantic" states...

Is Chicago not "ethically diverse"? How many in TV are from the greater Chicago area?

So spare me the "Only the New England states have the ethnic diversity need for good food...

i think of NOLA for Cajun or Creole, or chef from that area

Originally Posted by JMintzer

I know of several on my street...

But I don't go around counting...

Last reported on Asian in TV was .15% which is up from 2007, no idea outside the bubble, but Guess its pretty low. Since Asian food is very regional one isat the mercy of the families root s when serving food

[Janicepyatt]

Very good salads around here and if you want to live a long healthy life, eat more salads. Remember, you ain't young anymore,.

[CoachKandSportsguy]

Originally Posted by Janicepyatt

Very good salads around here and if you want to live a long healthy life, eat more salads. Remember, you ain't young anymore,.

But at this point, it’s all downhill, so seafood is high protein, low saturated fat, full of oils and omega3s, and finish off retirement in happiness instead of chlorophyll colored water