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CHamilton

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Hey, 2 Joes! How about some train trips to find the best pizzas? According to this list [caution: obnoxious automatic video play alert] almost all of the best pizzas are accessible by train. I think I saw one in Anchorage and one in Louisville that aren't easily accessible from Amtrak.

Surprisingly, Chicago doesn't do all that well, while even Seattle gets a couple of mentions. And I don't care what anybody says: I have no interest in brussels sprouts on pizza.

#93 Via Tribunali, Seattle (Margherita)

#82 Moose's Tooth Pub and Pizzeria, Anchorage, Alaska (Avalanche)

#79 Vito & Nick’s, Chicago (Sausage)

#78 Giordano's Pizza, Chicago (Special Stuffed Pie)

#66 Flying Squirrel Pizza, Seattle (No. 3)

#61 Falco's Pizza & Pasta, Chicago, Ill. (Sausage Thin Crust)

#60 Garage Bar, Louisville, Ky. (Sweet Corn)

#51 Pizzeria Uno, Chicago, Ill. ("Numero Uno "The One. The Best")

#45 Delancey Seattle, Wash. (Pepperoni Pie)

#40 Gino’s East, Chicago (Cheese Deep-Dish)

#37 Lou Malnati's Pizzeria, Chicago (Chicago Classic)

#23 Spacca Napoli, Chicago (Bufalina)

#22 Regina Pizzeria, Boston (Melanzane)

#9 Motorino, New York City (Brussels Sprouts)
 
Thanks for the list, Charlie. I will definitely keep this list and lots of other stuff from this web site.

This list is oddly focused 'north'. At this time of year we spend most of our time hitting the southern destinations... Fla next week. We have had several pizzas on our adventures and will continue to report them, when it happens. Right now we are looking for the best corned beef sandwich at a racetrack and second on our list is to try the local cuisine. Luckily, this pizza list isn't full of chain pizza joints so it loosely fits into our 'local cuisine' definition.

We'll keep you posted !!
 
Personally, I prefer Giordano's to Gino's East (I don't like Gino's crust), but I'm happy to see the four "big ones" made the list. :)

I've yet to try Lou Malnati's, but I keep hearing good things. We plan to get some the next time we're in Chicago.

I've never heard of Vito & Nick's.
 
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Mooses Tooth in Anchorage is fantastic. I remember when it opened, 1993 I think, was the crest of the brewpub craze. Great pizza, even better beer! Love living in Anchorage, was a great time to be there!
 
:hi: Nice Find Charlie!They missed Austin which is served Daily by the Texas Eagle! ^_^ Several outstanding Pizza Joints (my Favorites are Frank and Angies and Austin Pizza Company!) and Several Hundred Chain Joints! :rolleyes: (Round up the Usual Suspects!)

And I'll pass on the Brussel Sprouts also but agree that Artichokes and Mushrooms make for Tasty Pizza! :wub:
 
My two cents worth on pizza near trains. I remember the first time I found Giordano's pizza near Chicago Union station. That pizza was by far the best I ever had in my life and that is saying something, as I had been around the world while serving in the Navy. After that first time, I started bringing family members and friends, and they too had the same opinion. Finally, I brought a family member from Scotland to Giordano's. He about choked to death on the cheese, however, his Facebook page stated "The best pizza ever...Chicago style". Perhaps there are other great pizza places out there, but there can only be one that is the best. I think it is Giordano's.
 
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