![Tolli's in East Haven offers with charming décor and warm service....]()
Suzie Hunter, smhunter@courant.com
Tolli's in East Haven offers with charming décor and warm service. 410 Main St., East Haven. tollisapizza.com.
![Specialty/signature pie: Buffalo chicken ($9.99 to $19.99, small to party-size)....]()
Suzie Hunter, smhunter@courant.com
Specialty/signature pie: Buffalo chicken ($9.99 to $19.99, small to party-size). Topped with breaded and sauced chicken chunks.
![The cheese pizza from Fireside Brick Oven Creations. 1661 CT-12,...]()
Suzie Hunter, smhunter@courant.com
The cheese pizza from Fireside Brick Oven Creations. 1661 CT-12, Gales Ferry. firesideboc.com.
![Cheese and pepperoni slices from Plum Tomato. 1 New London...]()
Suzie Hunter, smhunter@courant.com
Cheese and pepperoni slices from Plum Tomato. 1 New London Rd., Salem. theplumtomato.com.
![Specialty/signature pie: Bacon and white margherita (slices $1.99 to $2.49)....]()
Suzie Hunter, smhunter@courant.com
Specialty/signature pie: Bacon and white margherita (slices $1.99 to $2.49). These thin-crust, brick-oven pies are most noteworthy for their dough.
![Little Rendevous' cheese pizza.]()
Suzie Hunter, smhunter@courant.com
Little Rendevous' cheese pizza.
![Bohemian Pizza is playfully decorated with a ramshackle exterior and eccentric...]()
Suzie Hunter, smhunter@courant.com
Bohemian Pizza is playfully decorated with a ramshackle exterior and eccentric décor. 342 Bantam Rd., Litchfield. bohemianpizza.com.
![Meriden loves this unpretentious pizzeria with a fabled past; its...]()
Suzie Hunter, smhunter@courant.com
Meriden loves this unpretentious pizzeria with a fabled past; its coal-fired oven, originally used to bake bread, dates back to 1888. 256 Pratt St., Meriden. thelittlevous.com.
![New England Pizza's cheese. 913 Hartford Turnpike, Vernon. nepizzact.com.]()
Suzie Hunter, smhunter@courant.com
New England Pizza's cheese. 913 Hartford Turnpike, Vernon. nepizzact.com.
![Specialty/signature pie: Great Smokey Mountain, ($15.99, 12-inch; and $20.99, 18-inch)....]()
Suzie Hunter, smhunter@courant.com
Specialty/signature pie: Great Smokey Mountain, ($15.99, 12-inch; and $20.99, 18-inch). Topped with seasoned shaved steak, caramelized onions, green peppers, housemade steak sauce and a smooth, melty blend of provolone and American cheeses.
![Bohemian's a cheese pizza.]()
Suzie Hunter, smhunter@courant.com
Bohemian's a cheese pizza.
![Specialty/signature pie: The Islander ($19.95, one size). Topped with red...]()
Suzie Hunter, smhunter@courant.com
Specialty/signature pie: The Islander ($19.95, one size). Topped with red sauce, mozzarella, pineapple, barbecue pulled pork, red onions and scallions.
![Specialty/signature pie: Pepperoni ($3.75 a slice): The classic pizza and...]()
Suzie Hunter, smhunter@courant.com
Specialty/signature pie: Pepperoni ($3.75 a slice): The classic pizza and large slices make Angelina's a bargain at just a few dollars per slice.
![Specialty/signature pie: The Little City, $14 (small) and $17 (large)....]()
Suzie Hunter, smhunter@courant.com
Specialty/signature pie: The Little City, $14 (small) and $17 (large). Topped with grilled chicken, garlic, melted leeks, artichoke hearts and fontina and romano cheeses.
![Cheese pizza from Angelina's in West Hartford is generously portioned...]()
Suzie Hunter, smhunter@courant.com
Cheese pizza from Angelina's in West Hartford is generously portioned at just $2.99 a slice. 41 Prospect Ave., West Hartford. biggestpizzainct.com.
![The cheese pizza from Enfield Pizza. 106 Pearl St., Enfield. enfieldpizza.com.]()
Suzie Hunter, smhunter@courant.com
The cheese pizza from Enfield Pizza. 106 Pearl St., Enfield. enfieldpizza.com.
![The pizzeria, near-hidden in an upscale Simsbury shopping plaza, is...]()
Suzie Hunter, smhunter@courant.com
The pizzeria, near-hidden in an upscale Simsbury shopping plaza, is family-friendly with a comic-book motif. 926 Hopmeadow St., Simsbury. littlecitypizzaco.com.
![Specialty/signature pie: Shrimp and arugula with tomato ($17.50 to $38,...]()
Suzie Hunter, smhunter@courant.com
Specialty/signature pie: Shrimp and arugula with tomato ($17.50 to $38, small, medium, large). Seasoned with lemon, Parmesan, and Grana Padano for sharp, tangy notes.
![Specialty/signature pie: White clam ($12 and $20.50, small and large)....]()
Suzie Hunter, smhunter@courant.com
Specialty/signature pie: White clam ($12 and $20.50, small and large). Topped with garlic and seafood.
![Specialty/signature pie: Sausage, ($10.25 to $17, small, medium, large). Topped...]()
Suzie Hunter, smhunter@courant.com
Specialty/signature pie: Sausage, ($10.25 to $17, small, medium, large). Topped with generous crumbled sausage with mozzarella and a thick, rich sauce.
![Specialty/signature pie: Moussaka, ($11.95 to $19.95, small, medium, large). Topped...]()
Suzie Hunter, smhunter@courant.com
Specialty/signature pie: Moussaka, ($11.95 to $19.95, small, medium, large). Topped with sliced meatballs, eggplant, potato, spaghetti sauce, mozzarella, and Parmesan.
![Tolli's cheese.]()
Suzie Hunter, smhunter@courant.com
Tolli's cheese.
![The Little City is topped with grilled chicken, garlic, melted leeks,...]()
Suzie Hunter, smhunter@courant.com
The Little City is topped with grilled chicken, garlic, melted leeks, artichoke hearts and fontina and romano cheeses. The cheese pizza includes bits of julienned basil.
![Stretch's cheese pizza. 995 Main St., Newington. stretchspizza.net.]()
Suzie Hunter, smhunter@courant.com
Stretch's cheese pizza. 995 Main St., Newington. stretchspizza.net.
![A delicious look at 10 of Connecticut's hidden-gem pizza joints.]()
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A delicious look at 10 of Connecticut's hidden-gem pizza joints.
Everyone knows the famous pizza joints: Sally’s, Modern, Pepe’s, Lena’s. But we decided to reach out to our readers through social media for their favorite hidden gems. We tested these 10 pizzerias, chosen for frequency of suggestion and a geographic representation, tasting a cheese and specialty pie from each restaurant. Read more about these pizzas here.
![By DEE-ANN DURBIN (AP Business Writer) Chipotle says its employees can choose chicken once again. Last week, the chain asked its U.S. and Canadian employees to temporarily select another protein for their work meals to preserve the company’s supply of chicken. The directive applied to both corporate staff and restaurant employees. Newport Beach, California-based Chipotle […]](https://www.courant.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Chipotle_Chicken_64529.jpg?w=525 "By DEE-ANN DURBIN (AP Business Writer) Chipotle says its employees can choose chicken once again. Last week, the chain asked its U.S. and Canadian employees to temporarily select another protein for their work meals to preserve the company’s supply of chicken. The directive applied to both corporate staff and restaurant employees. Newport Beach, California-based Chipotle […]")
