StLHoosier Posted June 30, 2018 Report Share Posted June 30, 2018 3 hours ago, milehiiu said: Where Is the Best Pizza in Indiana? Grew up eating Flamingo Pizza, in the Miller (on the Lake) section of Gary. Traditional thin crust.... cut into squares, without asking to be cut into squares. Loved the Cafe Pizzeria too. As a student.... in the late '60's Nick's Old English Hut did not make their own pizza. When you ordered a pizza at Nick's they had it made at the Cafe Pizzeria, and it was walked down to Nick's. I think at that time, both places were owned by the same owner. Anyone who enjoys a good pie should check out Tomato Pie in Paragon. It’s a small town about 10 min south of Martinsville off of 67. There’s nothing in the town besides this gem. One of the best pizza joints I’ve ever been to, and their breadsticks are the best I’ve ever had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted June 30, 2018 Report Share Posted June 30, 2018 17 hours ago, FKIM01 said: Bringing the Pizza King conversation here where it makes more sense... I suspected that not all these Pizza Kings you all are talking about are really the same brand and may not be remotely similar. A quick search on Google turned up the following: The Muncie area Pizza Kings: http://pizzaking.com/ Warsaw area: http://www.pizza-king.com/ The ORIGINAL Pizza King in Lafayette: https://theoriginalpizzaking.com/ Rockville: http://www.amorepizzaking.com/ Kokomo: http://www.kokomopizzaking.com/ Terre Haute: http://ballyhoopizzakingterrehaute.com/29320 Jeffersonville & New Albany: https://soinpizzaking.com/ Alexandrian & Tipton: http://www.cardinpizzaking.com/ Winimac: http://pizzakingwinamac.com/index2.htm Rushville: http://pizzakingofrushville.com/ Evansville: http://www.pizzakingevansville.com/ ...and there were a bunch more. It took awhile, but I finally figured out that the site listed as the ORIGINAL Pizza King, really IS the original and lists a whole bunch of Indiana locations: https://theoriginalpizzaking.com/locations . If your Pizza King is not listed here, it's not a true Pizza King. ...and here is the original story of Pizza King: Pizza King Inc., originated in 1956 in the heart of Lafayette, Indiana. Owner Wendell Swartz from Lafayette had an idea to open a pizza restaurant. Wendell’s vision and passion for culinary expertise created the perfect ingredients of Pizza King’s “secret recipe.” Come 1966, when Wendell was ready to sell, whom better to buy the business from him, then his trusted employee who managed his books, Don Schutz. 5 stores were now established when Don bought the business, and he knew he could grow it even more, and he did. Providing customers a fun, relaxed, entertaining experience. Pizza King Inc., is now a family treasured business throughout over 70 plus locations in Indiana. Continually bringing you our delicious, customer satisfaction, fresh wholesome ingredients. We pride ourselves on our specially made ingredients just for us! Fresh ground pepperoni, pure pork, specially made sausage, and our special blend cheese. Where ever you travel and see our Pizza King logo, rest assured you will experience that same great “secret recipe” taste and value you have come to trust and love. Thank you for letting us be a part of your family tradition for over 60 plus years. The Proof Is In The Taste, ~ The Schutz Family ~ All these years, you all had no idea you were eating Purdue pizza, did you? Great read and research. BTW, ate at a Pizza King in Lafayette.......it sucked! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reacher Posted June 30, 2018 Report Share Posted June 30, 2018 I stopped at the Lafeyette Pizza King a few times on my way down to Bloomington when my boys were young because they had the trains. The trains were more memorable than the pizza. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milehiiu Posted June 30, 2018 Report Share Posted June 30, 2018 When I see such a wide divergence of opinion, I have to question the overall management of the franchise. McDonald's does a great job of maintaining uniformity. Obviously, that is not the case with Pizza King. So I did some research. And found out that there are actually two chains, using the name of Pizza King, in Indiana. Pizza King Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted June 30, 2018 Report Share Posted June 30, 2018 4 hours ago, milehiiu said: When I see such a wide divergence of opinion, I have to question the overall management of the franchise. McDonald's does a great job of maintaining uniformity. Obviously, that is not the case with Pizza King. So I did some research. And found out that there are actually two chains, using the name of Pizza King, in Indiana. Pizza King One of my favorite sandwiches in my neck of the woods is called "The Big Sir". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KoB2011 Posted June 30, 2018 Report Share Posted June 30, 2018 On 6/29/2018 at 6:01 PM, BobSaccamanno said: Am I bad person if I say that I am not all that into pizza anymore? I ate alot of it as a kid and into college. But, it's kind of boring now. If I do get it, one of my favorites is adding giardiniera to give it some taste and kick. If my family, especially kids, didn't like it, I wouldn't get it more than a couple of times per year. One of my least favorite is deep dish. Giordano's is so overrated to me. It's a tourist place but a whoop de doo otherwise, IMO. Thin crust with some kick and taste is the way to go IMO. I agree man. I used to eat it five days a week in college but now only when my family wants it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiz10 Posted July 1, 2018 Report Share Posted July 1, 2018 In my neck of the woods we have what's called "Sir pizza". My New Albany friend swears by it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud2BAHoosier Posted July 1, 2018 Report Share Posted July 1, 2018 Down here in the E'ville/Newburgh area, it's Turonis Pizza and forget about the others..... I have relatives that live in New York and whenever they come down for a visit, they always want to go to that "wonderful" pizza place, Turonis. I guess it's the thin crust they like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5fouls Posted July 1, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2018 20 minutes ago, Proud2BAHoosier said: I guess it's the thin crust they like. A good pizza starts with a crispy, thin crust. I never understood the attraction to a thick, chewy crust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 1, 2018 Report Share Posted July 1, 2018 Chef-Boy-at-dee. Pizza in a box! 😙 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milehiiu Posted July 1, 2018 Report Share Posted July 1, 2018 10 hours ago, Tiz10 said: In my neck of the woods we have what's called "Sir pizza". My New Albany friend swears by it. Same franchise as Pizza King in Indiana. Just named Sir Pizza in Florida Sir Pizza - Wikipedia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milehiiu Posted July 1, 2018 Report Share Posted July 1, 2018 32 minutes ago, 5fouls said: A good pizza starts with a crispy, thin crust. I never understood the attraction to a thick, chewy crust. Referring to thick chewy crust. In Colorado, we have Beau Jo's which offers up what they call a Mountain Pie. They serve thin crust too. Beau Jo's Colorado Style Pizza The Mountain Pie is nothing like a Chicago Style Deep Dish. The crust is rolled, and they serve it with honey, to eat as a dessert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeking6 Posted July 1, 2018 Report Share Posted July 1, 2018 I rarely eat pizza. When I do. Thin crust with good ingredients. I'm Chicago born and bred. And I can't stand what my birthplace calls pie. If I wanted lasagna on crust. I'd order it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiz10 Posted July 1, 2018 Report Share Posted July 1, 2018 1 hour ago, milehiiu said: Same franchise as Pizza King in Indiana. Just named Sir Pizza in Florida Sir Pizza - Wikipedia Yup, was informed of that by my NA friend down here in florida. "best pizza ever" in his opinion, but, I prefer a crispy thin crust pizza myself. Bobe's pizza in Vincennes has my favorite Pizza, Stromboli's and breadsticks hands down. If any of you are in the Vincennes area and have an appetite and some free time, check out Bobe's Pizza on 6th street, you should at least try it once. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiz10 Posted July 1, 2018 Report Share Posted July 1, 2018 54 minutes ago, milehiiu said: Referring to thick chewy crust. In Colorado, we have Beau Jo's which offers up what they call a Mountain Pie. They serve thin crust too. Beau Jo's Colorado Style Pizza The Mountain Pie is nothing like a Chicago Style Deep Dish. The crust is rolled, and they serve it with honey, to eat as a dessert. as I scrolled down and read your post, my first thought was..... 2 full Ball jars of honey for one pizza?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeking6 Posted July 1, 2018 Report Share Posted July 1, 2018 The things you find out on twitter. Damezi and Romeo are apparently related. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jimsorgi Posted July 1, 2018 Report Share Posted July 1, 2018 On 6/29/2018 at 6:51 PM, PoHoosier said: Chanello's out east was always one of my favorites. Oley's is a favorite too. Admittedly, I never knowingly had Pizza King. Noble Roman's was decent when it existed on S Anthony in Ft Wayne. Sadly, I can no longer remember any of the menu items. Still a Noble Roman's in Columbus. It's very solid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milehiiu Posted July 1, 2018 Report Share Posted July 1, 2018 12 minutes ago, jimsorgi said: Still a Noble Roman's in Columbus. It's very solid. Per their website, Noble Roman's started on IU's Campus in 1972. Home | Noble Romans They have and had some stores in Colorado. But none in the Denver area, to my knowledge, which has a very competitive pizza environment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reacher Posted July 1, 2018 Report Share Posted July 1, 2018 I'm equally comfotable with thin, pan, or stuffed. Nice to rotate styles! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milehiiu Posted July 1, 2018 Report Share Posted July 1, 2018 38 minutes ago, Reacher said: I'm equally comfotable with thin, pan, or stuffed. Nice to rotate styles! Me as well. Guess it just suits my fancy at the time, as to what I order. Love 'em all. For years, I stayed away from a Margarita pizza, as it did not have the traditional pizza sauce. Just Olive Oil, instead. However, once I tried one, I just fell in love. Lot's of different variations. Best is with the sliced tomatoes and full leaves of basil on top. Along with Mazzarella cheese on top. My wife makes a great Margarita pizza. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrflynn03 Posted July 2, 2018 Report Share Posted July 2, 2018 1 hour ago, Reacher said: I'm equally comfotable with thin, pan, or stuffed. Nice to rotate styles! Im the same way. A couple years ago Bloomington had a place called King Dough open that makes pizza in a wood fired oven. I like to have that on ocassion too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FKIM01 Posted July 2, 2018 Report Share Posted July 2, 2018 What do you all think of Azzip? I've had it 3-4 times thus far and have never been disappointed yet. March Crabness was fantastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milehiiu Posted July 2, 2018 Report Share Posted July 2, 2018 Keeping on the food theme. But changing subjects. If you haven't had a Georgia peach in it's prime, from a roadside stand in Gay, Georgia.... you haven't had the best peach of your life. But don't go too fast, as there are less than 100 residents in Gay. But if you do stop... the peach is the size of a small cantaloupe. It will be washed roadside for you and chilled if you like. Spend a dollar, and get change back for the best peach you have ever eaten. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrflynn03 Posted July 2, 2018 Report Share Posted July 2, 2018 1 hour ago, milehiiu said: Keeping on the food theme. But changing subjects. If you haven't had a Georgia peach in it's prime, from a roadside stand in Gay, Georgia.... you haven't had the best peach of your life. But don't go too fast, as there are less than 100 residents in Gay. But if you do stop... the peach is the size of a small cantaloupe. It will be washed roadside for you and chilled if you like. Spend a dollar, and get change back for the best peach you have ever eaten. When I travel I like to road trip. So, been to Key West Twice. And discovered this place south of Macon GA. https://www.lanesouthernorchards.com/online-shopping/salsas?utm_source=google&utm_medium=PPC&utm_campaign=Summer&utm_term=Salsas%26Ciders&utm_content=A4&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIpKu5g8b_2wIVhobACh1AhgxFEAAYASAAEgKALvD_BwE Highly recommend if you find yourself around this area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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