Friday, November 10, 2017

Day 10: Settling the New Haven Pizza Debate


If you grew up near New Haven, you grew up on amazing pizza.

All of your life you've probably heard the big debate: Pepe's vs Sally's vs Modern.

You have a favorite and you're loyal.

Hands down, my allegiance is with Modern. 

(sorry, Pepe's fans. not to mention, Pepe's is a chain now. eww.).

Crispy crust, perfect bubbly cheese, holds up to toppings. And, most recently: great beer. Bonus points just for the beer, folks. We're talking local CT breweries like New England Brewing, Counterweight and Beer'd. Not bad for your local pizza joint.

You can't eat at a traditional New Haven pizza spot and NOT get clam pizza. We ordered the clams casino pizza, which is a white pizza with mozz, chopped clams, garlic, peppers and bacon. And because we know how to enjoy pizza, we add hot cherry peppers to ours.

When asked what kind of pizza he wants, our toddler answers: meatball and spinach. Gotta love this kid.

Modern pizza is just the best. Yes, there's a wait. Yes, it's not the friendliest service you'll ever encounter. But are you coming for the smiles? No. You're coming for the pizza. And boy oh boy, is this pizza delicious.

I'll admit, it's hard to find good pizza after you've had New Haven pizza. One bite and you're spoiled.

If I could only stop at one bite. Pizza is my kryptonite. Normal people eat a few slicea. But not me. I eat at least 4 or 5 slices, because I just.can't.stop.

I was lucky to grow up in the most delicious pizza capitol of the world.

You haven't had pizza until you've had it here.

#teammodern

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