Thin crust pizza. We all love it, but where to get it? I am a huge fan of Figs, the Todd English chain that features the thinnest, crispiest za around. Back when English was a wide-eyed fledging chef, he spent a lot of time in New Haven and discovered Pepe's. If you are a pizza fan lliving within the northeastern Uniteds and have never sunk your teeth into a pepe's pie, make plans now. In the city's Italian section, Pepe's sits like a shrine to great pies. They make a killer clam pie. But if you are not feeling adventurous and need it now (lately ive been pie-eyed) where to go? Cobblestones in Lowell makes flatbread pizzas (is this really thincrust?) Ricardo's used to make a good one, put they pulled it off the menu. Has anyone tried Barisano's on the Tyngs/Low line? The sign boasts thincrusts, but I remain skeptical.
In the frozen food dept. (not very gourmet I know) you can find some surprisingly stellar options. Amy's makes a pie w/ a crunchy cornmeal crust. The gritty texture of corn and tomato sauce sends me over the moon. For less buckage try Palermo pizzas. I buy a basic frozen thincrust (like spinach) and add sliced tomatoes, drizzle olive oil and spices when it comes out of the oven. The results are simply smashing.