Pizza pizza

[Shortround]

So I was wondering after talking with a coworker, what is everyones favorite pizza chain local guys not included I'm talking pappa johns pizza hut dominos you know. Give a shout I'm going to start with hungry howies! I love them then pizza hut I guess would be next

[miata5620]

Pizza hut would be mine, unless you want to include Johnny's pizza which would be my first.

[Dr.Drew]

Fellini's, Me and Ed's, and of course the California Pizza Kitchen.

Best of all time was Sweet Mellisa's down in Savannah, they opened from 11PM to 5AM, you stood in line, you got a slice and a cup of water, it costs $4 even, and was always outstanding.

[Shortround]

I meant like chains the big dogs

[Dr.Drew]

Oh, um, Dominoes I guess because I can track my order online.

[Sawyer]

Fellini's for sure. And Hungry Howies is amazing! I wish we had one closer by. We ate it all the time in Michigan.

[Shortround]

Yeah there are no hungry howies anywhere near me when I lived in mobile al they were king... I do love jonnys too never ate fellinis

[metalman]

'Baby Tommy's A Taste Of New York'...right near RSpeed. Combining a trip to both places is the ticket. ;)
2 giant slices of NY cheese pie and a drink - $6

NY style pizza FTMFW!

[Shortround]

Surprised no mellow mushroom on here yet. But I guess with all the cheap local spots who need overpriced hippie pizza

[Shortround]

Did you guys know there are something like 630 places to eat in Marietta I wonder how many are pizza joints

[nickt93]

Antico Pizza. They just won a huge award from a major Italian Festival for having the best pizza in the entire U.S.

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/atlantas-antico-pizza-napoletana-wins-international-award-from-world-renowned-italian-authority-103514219.html


Atlanta's Antico Pizza Napoletana Wins International Award from World-Renowned Italian Authority

Atlanta's Premier Pie Crafters Honored by Festa Della Pizza, Named Top in Class in the United States
ATLANTA, Sept. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Molto bene! Known across the Southeast for its unrivaled quality, flavor and ambiance, Antico Pizza Napoletana is very good, indeed – and is quickly becoming known globally. Italy's own Festa Della Pizza, held annually in the birthplace of pizza near Naples, has recognized Antico for its award-winning take on tradition (video: Antico Pizza Napoletana), naming the Atlanta favorite as a Top in Class pizzeria.
The Festa Della Pizza draws thousands of visitors from around the world over a two-week celebration. The organization bestows its Top in Class honor among certified entities across the globe. Pizza crafters the world over work toward the Traditional Specialties Guaranteed certification, given by the European Commission's Istituto Mediterraneo di Certificazione. IMCERT awards STG certification to restaurants committed to using authentic ingredients, including the Italian Molino San Felice flour, to prepare the most quintessential Italian Neopolitan pizza.
This year's event honored pizza makers in Italy, Japan and the United States. Among the eligible certified pizzerias in the United States, Antico was named winner of the Festa Della Pizza's Top in Class award. Along with other winning pizzerias in Italy and Japan, Antico was invited participate in a live, online pizza-crafting event, broadcast at the Festa Della Pizza on September 10.
"To even be considered for this is a tremendous honor for me and my family. This recognition in Naples for pizza is like winning an Oscar in Hollywood; we are beyond thrilled," said Di Palma. Ever the innovator, Di Palma has a healthy respect for tradition and pizza crafters everywhere. He looks forward to propelling Anitco to continued growth.

ABOUT ANTICO PIZZA NAPOLETANA
Located in Atlanta, Antico Pizza Napoletana opened its doors in October 2009. The brainchild of Italian visionary Giovanni Di Palma, Antico offers a unique experience and is heralded by regulars, newbies and members of the media as unrivaled. Inspired by his grandparent's village near Naples, Italy, Di Palma combines his rich heritage and New York City know-how to realize his vision in Atlanta. And continuing its commitment to offering only the best, Antico obtained a special Italian certification and was named best pizza in the United States by the Festa Della Pizza in Naples in 2010. For more information, please visit www.anticopizza.it (http://www.anticopizza.it/).




Apparently a lot of famous people frequent this place too. Ryan Reynolds and Jason Bateman stopped in a few weeks ago:

http://blogs.ajc.com/the-buzz/2010/11/22/another-ryan-reynolds-jason-bateman-sighting/?cxntlid=thbz_hm

http://blogs.ajc.com/the-buzz/files/2010/11/photo1-300x253.jpg

[Shortround]

Wow... So I guess I failed to mention that I am a manager at pizza hut, and said coworker was another manager. And we are not surprised that all these local joints kick our *** it shows in sales in our area we barely do 10k in a week. And pizza hut is a crappy company to work for atleast in management they have unhappy employees which shows with the sloppy frozen pizzas they serve.

[metalman]

Surprised no mellow mushroom on here yet. But I guess with all the cheap local spots who need overpriced hippie pizza

Love Mellow Mushroom hippie pizza...with Bogart ale...found only at the Mushroom.
The Snellville location is my favorite. ;)

[metalman]

Wow... So I guess I failed to mention that I am a manager at pizza hut,

I am so sorry for you! :lol:
I would never eat anything from Pizza Hut if there is any other choice.
Growing up in an area that has 'real' pizza ruined me for that! ;)

[Beastinthebushes]

Yeah, pizza hut sucks.

[metalman]

Antico Pizza.

Sounds interesting.
Problem is, I am not really into driving to downtown Atlanta to eat.
The location kinda sucks.
I miss living in an area where the neighborhood pizza joint was owned by Italians and kickass.
And it didnt cost a jillion dollars to enjoy it.

[theothersawyer]

My favorite is probably hungry howies. But why is everyone hating on pizza hut it's so good! Dominoes new pizza is a million times better than it was and I applaud them for that!

[Shortround]

I'm sorry for me to I'm on the job hunt daily so if anyone is hiring let me know! And I agree local joints are the best. I like mellow mushroom to but 6 bucks a slice is crazy

[sharkythesharkdogg]

No one has mentioned Cici's. So at least there is that. I'd go with Domino's, but I don't like chains.

[Dr.Drew]

That's because cici's tastes like an unwiped ******* and made by hobos

[metalman]

I like mellow mushroom to but 6 bucks a slice is crazy

The pizza I get at the Mushroom aint nowhere near $6 a slice....but I buy the whole pizza.
They make some good oven subs too. The turkey or Italian are my faves.

[metalman]

That's because cici's tastes like an unwiped ******* and made by hobos

:lol: :lol:

CiCi's is pretty damned horrible.

[tbone heller]

I like the Papa John's thin crust & Mellow Mushroom. Pizza Hut always gives me the ****s.

[Shortround]

I always get the jerk chicken sub from mellow mushroom paired with a grateful dead

[Doppelgänger]

Felini's or Little Caesars...though Gala's might have to be right up there...but cost is higher. Pizza Hut is OK...I get tired of the taste pretty quickly but can eat multiple pounds of some of those Tuscani pasta things. Papa Johns is "meh" for me...and I'm diggin' Domino's new stuff.

[ben91]

Sounds interesting.
Problem is, I am not really into driving to downtown Atlanta to eat.
The location kinda sucks.
I miss living in an area where the neighborhood pizza joint was owned by Italians and kickass.
And it didnt cost a jillion dollars to enjoy it.That's true, and it's kind of ironic. I hate absolutely everything about being up north... except the food. Food in NY and the NE area in general is fantastic. Except the 'real' philly cheesesteak. Do yourself a favor if you're in philly--get a cheesesteak made with cheese, not the cheeze-whiz crap. Yuck.

[sharkythesharkdogg]

I always get the jerk chicken sub from mellow mushroom paired with a grateful dead


This, all day long.

[sharkythesharkdogg]

Except the 'real' philly cheesesteak. Do yourself a favor if you're in philly--get a cheesesteak made with cheese, not the cheeze-whiz crap. Yuck.

Yeah, what the hell is that all about? When I learned about the real, traditional way it was like learning Santa Claus wasn't real.

[Jack-MX5ATLanta.com]

Sounds interesting.
Problem is, I am not really into driving to downtown Atlanta to eat.
The location kinda sucks.
I miss living in an area where the neighborhood pizza joint was owned by Italians and kickass.
And it didnt cost a jillion dollars to enjoy it.

I went to Antico Pizza a couple months ago and didn't really enjoy my experience. It was incredibly overcrowded, poor seating, way too hot, and the pizza got soggy pretty quickly with all the ingrediants coming off in one bite per area.

I could see how it'd be really good given a knife and fork and a proper seating area - but alas it wasn't to be for me.

Someone did give me a free beer though!

As for fast food pizza, I'm actually pretty partial to Pizza Hut still, I think it's a childhood thing. We used to make trips to our local Pizza Hut when we lived in Northern Island, it was like a small western refuge from the depressing local chains.

Having said that, the speed of service at every Pizza Hut I've eaten at is beyond belief slow.

[Jack-MX5ATLanta.com]

I like the Papa John's thin crust & Mellow Mushroom.

Good call, that's a really nice takeout pizza.

I've gotta give props to Little Caeser's too, $5 instant pizza kept me going through finals in Uni.

[scandmx5]

funny i was just telling jack how tired i was of pizza, but i'm thinking we need to put a meet together for this Atlantico joint! if not a small get together will suffice

[metalman]

Do yourself a favor if you're in philly--get a cheesesteak made with cheese, not the cheeze-whiz crap. Yuck.

Um yeah, real Philly cheesesteak with 'wiz' on it sucks.
Provolone (or similar) is the way to go.

[Dr.Drew]

First time I ever went there and got one from Ginos I thought they were gonna shoot me when I said Philly Connection was better.

Although the "wiz" on the fries is pretty darn good.

[Shortround]

I'm down for a pizza meet

[scandmx5]

we had one last Saturday :lol:
probably a while before another

[friday]

Out of all mentioned mellow mushroom is my favorite (the mighty meaty is a beast of a pizza), but being that I live in Atlanta I usually go to the smaller places; vesuvius and Rosa's are my usuals, but I have been meaning to try Antico.

[cappina6c]

My favorite pizza place has to be Saporitos in Marietta. Its a nice mom and pop pizza joint but their food is amazing.

http://www.cobbshops.com/saporitos/

[Chris_R]

:lol: :lol:

CiCi's is pretty damned horrible.

So horrible that the one in Snellville just closed up one day. Everything is still on the tables, plates are ready to be used - doors are locked tight.

My kids loved that place though. :facepalm:

The revamped Dominos is pretty good for a chain. Crispy thin crust with white sauce, spinach and feta cheese... I could eat a whole one by myself.

Mellow Mushroom is pretty damned good though - Johnny's is good too.

Hell, I just like pizza.

[MeFryRice]

Johnny's is an anal cleanser for me.
Little Caesars, Felini's and Partners are my top choice. Pie in the Sky is good as well.

[Sawyer]

Johnny's is an anal cleanser for me.
Little Caesars, Felini's and Partners are my top choice. Pie in the Sky is good as well.

I think you mean Pie's on Pizza. The one is Fayetteville? They are good but I always forget about them because we never go to Fayetteville.

[theothersawyer]

Mmmmm partners!!!

[mitchaldavis]

my favourite Pizza Hut sales and mozzarella cheese around the outer edge of the coil wrapped "soft shell " pizza; "hand throwing" more like a traditional pizza crust, "Thin 'n Crispy", thin, crispy Pizza dough is the original style, "dippin 'with a pizza, "a pizza cut into small section, you can drop into the sauce .

[scandmx5]

^if you read the spam bots message allowed it sounds like a bing commercial :lol:
ok im taking my semi-drunk *** out to play in the snow

[jester911]

This is a fairly new place intown and is just like the pizza in Roma.
Puts all that Papahutdominobox pizza to shame.

http://www.anticopizza.it/

[metalman]

This is a fairly new place intown and is just like the pizza in Roma.
Puts all that Papahutdominobox pizza to shame.

http://www.anticopizza.it/

I think this place was mentioned before. I need to give it a try.

[jester911]

After having pizza in Italy last year I never had anything here that came close until we went here. The thing about it is there is absolutely no grease in the pizza and it is all very fresh with the Roma tomatoes. You actually eat in the same room the prepare and cook it and most only speak Italian. It is a neat place. Go early because there is limited seating and parking.