Last night we went to a Bordenaro's in Des Moines that inspired me to attempt what I once thought was impossible and that was to list my top ten favorite pizza places. A very hard task with the vast varitey of pies that are out there. Most of my list is from memory so I very well could have forgot a place or two so read on and see where the latest fell on my top ten.
1. Pizano's Pizza (Chicago)
A thin crust pizza in Chicago tops the list of my favorite pizza, strange coming from the deep dish capital of the world. The crust is the best part, I swore there was cornmeal in the crust but they assured me there was none, still puzzled by that. The décor was kind of neat felt like a gangster could have walked in at any moment.
2. Wig and Pen (Iowa City)
The flying tomato pizza and the onion rings are out of this world. Not sure if they serve anything else. That is all I’ve had and don’t plan on trying anything else.
3. Breadeaux (Mount Pleasant, IA only)
I’ve had other Breadeaux’s but none compare to the one in Mount Pleasant not sure why? I have said it before that I think Roger has some special ingredient that makes you eat the pepperoni until it’s gone. If I’m ever in a pizza eating challenge this is the one I want.
4. Giordanos (Chicago)
Even though I am more of a thin crust kind of guy now the deep dish monster here is delish.
An Iowa City Tradition I have an aunt and uncle that live outside Tucson Arizona that bring a cooler the size of a coffin with them and fill it with pizza from Pagliai’s to take back with them.
This is one of those places that the normal person would drive right past not much for looks but some good pizza. The pepperoni had just the right bite to it and the taco was good as well. A not so much crisp but what I would call a firm crust. Firm enough to pick up everything piled on the taco pizza. Saw some onion rings delivered to a table as we were leaving, looks like a must have next time.
7. Bambinos West Des Moines
A great pie with a West Des Moines where you drive out in the country past cows to get there. Thought it was funny that the lady that owns the place has a business across the street that is in Norwalk.
8. Torino’s (Fairfield IA.)
A good what I call greasy pizza, but not in a bad way. The highlight Torino’s is the free ice cream that comes with the meal. Not only is it free it is possible the best soft serve ice cream around.
9. Dino’s Washington IA.
An old standby that introduced me to the thin crust world.
10. Mazzios’s Burlington IA.
The best Canadian and sauerkraut going, I really appreciate the owner and the way he has taken care of me over the years.
Nice list. I love pizza.
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