randian 0 Report post Posted February 12, 2009 MC surely knows the best ones. If you're ever on the west coast check out Mazzaro's in St Pete and Castellano & Pizzo in Tampa. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MichaelC 160 Report post Posted February 13, 2009 Now you're talking, randian. Let's get on to a topic of worth here!In my area, the best Italian deli around is Doris's Italian Deli: a man's gotta eat!And for the best damn pizza in town, ya gotta try Anthony's Coal Oven Pizza. Be forewarned. This place leads to insatiable cravings not easily satisfied. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
randian 0 Report post Posted February 13, 2009 There's a several mile stretch of US-1 south of Yamato that's Italian restaurant heaven. Pretty much every strip mall on both sides of the road (or so it seems) has 1 or more Italian restaurant in it. I tried Anthony's in Fort Lauderdale (or was that Pompano?). It was good, and I liked it a lot more than the NY-style pizza that's ubiquitous in SE FL, but my champion and still favorite pizza style is Chicago deep dish (with or without the dual-crust like Giordano's). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MichaelC 160 Report post Posted February 13, 2009 Ah, yes. The old Chicago deep dish versus NY thin crust debate. As a born and bred New Yawker, I have to vote for the latter. But if you invite me to lunch at Lou Malnati's, I won't turn you down. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
randian 0 Report post Posted February 13, 2009 Ah, yes. The old Chicago deep dish versus NY thin crust debate. As a born and bred New Yawker, I have to vote for the latter. But if you invite me to lunch at Lou Malnati's, I won't turn you down. It's a bit far away, but if I'm ever in Chicago I'd be happy to oblige. Also check out the Exchequer Restaurant & Pub. No Chicago-style pizza joints in SE FL? Bummer. I hope Giordano's expands down south (they're already in Tampa and Orlando). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
randian 0 Report post Posted February 25, 2009 I found a good little market in Fort Lauderdale. A fair amount of Italian specialty items plus other stuff from various European nations. Fernanda's International Market3045 N Federal HwyFort Lauderdale, FL 33306 It's at the corner of Federal and Oakland Park, on the southwest side. Here is a review. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MichaelC 160 Report post Posted February 26, 2009 Nice find, randian! The place was voted Best Sub in the county for 2008! It's not far from me. It's now on my To-Do list. Thanks for sharing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
randian 0 Report post Posted February 26, 2009 If you don't mind mail order, A.G. Ferrari is a great store (I've been to one of their SF Bay Area retail storefronts). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
