So many of you have been asking if I have visited Lovejoy Pizzeria yet, specifically calling out it's mastery in the Buffalo-style pizza realm. Well after much hyping up, I finally had the chance to order from their Main St. location. As described, it was a pizza that rose up to that hype. Impressive Service … Continue reading Lovejoy Pizzeria: The Name Says It All
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Black Button Distilling & Hydraulic Hearth: Supporting Your Local Businesses
If I can, I try to support local. Whether that's the local pizzeria, the local diner, the local bar, anything. I think it's because I personally like to know where my money spent is going and if it's truly supporting a Buffalo-rooted entity. There are a lot of great local businesses that make Buffalo's food … Continue reading Black Button Distilling & Hydraulic Hearth: Supporting Your Local Businesses
JJ’s Casa Di Pizza: Master of the Buffalo Chicken Finger Pizza
If you read my recent post on Giacobbi's, then you know I had a great experience and meal there. So it was a pleasant surprise to find out that the same family operates JJ's Casa Di Pizza. Talent runs deep here in Buffalo, as does my love for pizza. Casa is in prime location of downtown … Continue reading JJ’s Casa Di Pizza: Master of the Buffalo Chicken Finger Pizza
Forno Napoli: Wood-Fired Pizza for a Casual Night Out
I love going out to eat. But sometimes I don't always want all of the bells and whistles that come with going out to eat though. I don't always want to have to dress up nice. I don't want to deal with all the jacked up prices either. Luckily in Buffalo, eating pizza doesn't mean … Continue reading Forno Napoli: Wood-Fired Pizza for a Casual Night Out
Carbone’s Pizzeria: True Buffalo-Style Pizza
Growing up in Rochester, my family was loyal to this place called Carbone's Pizzeria. Carbone's had always been my favorite pizza. It was medium-sized crust, had cup-and-char pepperoni, was on the slightly over-cooked side with a crunch, and had a nice zesty sauce. I felt like there was nothing like this pizza anywhere else in Rochester. … Continue reading Carbone’s Pizzeria: True Buffalo-Style Pizza
DiPaulo’s Pizzeria: Bad Crust Makes You Appreciate Good Crust
Love at first sight? Welp, I definitely had my eyes out for DiPaulo's Pizzeria. It had all the right curves and appeal. Like some relationships though, as you get further into things, you uncover some flaws, you accept it's not for you, and you move on. Even though I was sad to see it happen, … Continue reading DiPaulo’s Pizzeria: Bad Crust Makes You Appreciate Good Crust
Giacobbi’s: Artisan Pizzas You’ll Be Talking About
Remember when I said 'this is my favorite pizza?' Or 'favorite restaurant?' Well, I have a new favorite! Giacobbi's Cucina Citta in Allentown is a newer, authentic Italian restaurant. They pride themselves on their artisan pizzas and family recipes, which I can appreciate their attention to detail and value of tradition. A Night Out In … Continue reading Giacobbi’s: Artisan Pizzas You’ll Be Talking About
New York City: First Impressions of Pizza, Dining, and Beyond
This is going to come as a shock, I know, but I've never been to New York City until this past week. So many of my favorite movies and shows that feature the Big Apple (SATC, Maid in Manhattan, Eloise at the Plaza, the list goes on...) have allowed me to build up this magical … Continue reading New York City: First Impressions of Pizza, Dining, and Beyond
Gino & Joe’s vs. Gino & Joe’s
I love working in downtown Buffalo, right on Main St. in the heart of the theater district. It makes for great walks when I need a break, plus there's a lot of solid restaurants in this area, even beyond pizza. A coworker of mine had mentioned that she loved this pizza place called Gino's and … Continue reading Gino & Joe’s vs. Gino & Joe’s
Mama Mia’s Pizzeria + Brookdog Fishing Company: Hooked on New Finds
I have a respect for pizza places that are the hidden gems. The one's where you're like, "This is convenient and affordable, however it's a bit of a hole in the wall and I have never heard of it, but hey, this could be good... or a disaster. Let's try it!" Mama Mia's Pizzeria was … Continue reading Mama Mia’s Pizzeria + Brookdog Fishing Company: Hooked on New Finds
