(Literally) Waiting for Good Dough: One month to go

Photos | Drew Lazor Last month, CP published "Waiting for Good Dough," my story on the current state of Philadelphia pizza. Throughout the research/writing process, I ate dozens upon dozens of pizzas and complained about it like an ungrateful little girl. "Ugh, I can't believe I ate all that pizza!" I whined. "Life is so hard! Seriously, I'm not going to eat pizza for the rest of the summer!" I totally deserved to get called out - and I did, by my girlfriend, who pointed out that I was full of shit and that I would probably stay eating pizza despite my threats to the contrary. So shortly before the story came out, we made a bet. If I could refrain from eating any and all things pizza (yes, including Bagel Bites) until Thursday, Sept. 23 (the first day of fall 2010), I would win a cool $100 cash and a meal at a pizzeria of my choice. It is now one month to the day when I can claim victory, and though I've been tempted with slices aplenty, I'm still eligible for the W. Which begs the question: Which pizzeria should I select to host this triumphant dinner, during which I plan on making it rain with my just-earned hundo and then getting thrown out? Doesn't have to be in Philly - it can be anywhere within reasonable driving distance. My top two choices currently are the OG Motorino in Brooklyn and Matthew's Pizza in Baltimore, but I'm open to any and all suggestions for transcendent pizza grubbing. Leave a comment if you've got some for me! Justin Manne Posted 2010-08-24 08:42:32

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(Literally) Waiting for Good Dough: One month to go

POSTED: Monday, August 23, 2010, 8:59 PM

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Photos \| Drew Lazor

Last month, CP published "Waiting for Good Dough," my story on the current state of Philadelphia pizza. Throughout the research/writing process, I ate dozens upon dozens of pizzas and complained about it like an ungrateful little girl. "Ugh, I can't believe I ate all that pizza!" I whined. "Life is so hard! Seriously, I'm not going to eat pizza for the rest of the summer!" I totally deserved to get called out and I did, by my girlfriend, who pointed out that I was full of shit and that I would probably stay eating pizza despite my threats to the contrary. So shortly before the story came out, we made a bet. If I could refrain from eating any and all things pizza (yes, including Bagel Bites) until Thursday, Sept. 23 (the first day of fall 2010), I would win a cool $100 cash and a meal at a pizzeria of my choice. It is now one month to the day when I can claim victory, and though I've been tempted with slices aplenty, I'm still eligible for the W. Which begs the question: Which pizzeria should I select to host this triumphant dinner, during which I plan on making it rain with my just-earned hundo and then getting thrown out? Doesn't have to be in Philly it can be anywhere within reasonable driving distance. My top two choices currently are the OG Motorino in Brooklyn and Matthew's Pizza in Baltimore, but I'm open to any and all suggestions for transcendent pizza grubbing. Leave a comment if you've got some for me!

Justin Manne

Posted 2010-08-24 08:42:32

Paulie Gee's in Greenpoint Brooklyn... look it up... so worth it!

Soccer And Pizza

Posted 2010-08-23 16:47:41

I'd cash this in at RUSTICA and get the pie with truffled steak and caramelized onions!

Clean Plate

Posted 2010-08-23 16:54:57

AMEN.

Adam Erace

Posted 2010-08-23 16:14:07

How bout Franny's in BK? Ah-mazing.

danielle

Posted 2010-08-23 16:29:26

keep it local-earth bread + brewery in mt. airy

Rock Colors

Posted 2010-08-23 16:33:56

Is Connecticut too far?

John E.

Posted 2010-08-23 16:34:08

2 Amy's Pizzeria in DC.  Can I come?

Drew Lazor

Posted 2010-08-23 16:34:59

You thinking New Haven, Rock Colors?

Rock Colors

Posted 2010-08-23 16:36:41

Yeah. I know there's a whole bunch of classic pizza spots up there. 

I could be convinced to drive :-)

Sean

Posted 2010-08-23 23:24:29

Pulinos in NYC

Notes from the Weekend: September 13 :: Meal Ticket :: Food Blog :: Philadelphia City Paper

Posted 2010-09-14 21:42:52

[...] down on what looked to be an amazing smoked bronzino breakfast pizza. I would’ve indulged, but I got that bet going. And I am not fucking losing that bet. [...]

Jen

Posted 2010-08-23 22:46:42

ugh i ate at Motorino before all the hype and it definitely does not deserve it!!!

M.E.

Posted 2010-09-24 15:49:36

He's clearly thinking of Mystic, C.T., so he can go to the shop featuring Lili Taylor, Annabeth Gish and Julia Roberts, directed by Donald Petrie.

Michelle

Posted 2010-08-24 12:20:18

You're going down, Lazor!

Felicia D'Ambrosio

Posted 2010-08-24 12:18:24

DiFara's in Brooklyn
http://www.yelp.com/biz/di-fara-pizza-brooklyn#query:difara%27s

or L'Asso in Tribeca for some new-school yums
http://www.yelp.com/biz/l-asso-manhattan

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