The Critics Are Criticizing
Posted by Trott
Last night was the second of the Four-Day Birthday Pizza Binge. Tommaso's (which I've been misspelling in previous posts) in North Beach made a fine pizza, but it was not extraordinary.
I have read and heard a lot of rave reviews concerning Tommaso's pizza, including claims that it's the best pizza in the city or even the best pizza outside of Italy. Based solely on my experience there last night, I'd have to say that while it was a fine and enjoyable pizza, such extraordinary praise is not warranted. The San Francisco Chronicle article might have been a bit harsh ("The crust was underdone and the flavor of dried herbs permeated everything. The pizza was flaccid, sour and heartbreaking....") but I can agree with Urbanophile.com ("The pizza seems to be well regarded in the city, but if you're from a real pizza town like Chicago or New York you will be disappointed, so stick to the other dishes instead."). Perhaps I got a pizza that slipped past quality-control and I need to try again. But if given the choice, I'll stick with Little Star.
Tonight: Pauline's Pizza in the Mission!
Meanwhile, the critics are still raving about our short documentary about people and their relationship with Bob Dylan's Self Portrait.
Last night was the second of the Four-Day Birthday Pizza Binge. Tommaso's (which I've been misspelling in previous posts) in North Beach made a fine pizza, but it was not extraordinary.
I have read and heard a lot of rave reviews concerning Tommaso's pizza, including claims that it's the best pizza in the city or even the best pizza outside of Italy. Based solely on my experience there last night, I'd have to say that while it was a fine and enjoyable pizza, such extraordinary praise is not warranted. The San Francisco Chronicle article might have been a bit harsh ("The crust was underdone and the flavor of dried herbs permeated everything. The pizza was flaccid, sour and heartbreaking....") but I can agree with Urbanophile.com ("The pizza seems to be well regarded in the city, but if you're from a real pizza town like Chicago or New York you will be disappointed, so stick to the other dishes instead."). Perhaps I got a pizza that slipped past quality-control and I need to try again. But if given the choice, I'll stick with Little Star.
Tonight: Pauline's Pizza in the Mission!
Meanwhile, the critics are still raving about our short documentary about people and their relationship with Bob Dylan's Self Portrait.
This little film is kind of funny. Some mis-info, differing opinions, egotistical posturing, etc., but I guess that's the point. My favorite line, which I hearby nominate to be the official motto of the Pool, is when one guy says, "None of us should know so much about one guy."
this is great...a lot of Dylan opinions and thoughts, not totally Self Portrait talk.
These quotes are from a forum thread at the Dylan Pool site.It's fascinating. I'd love to meet the people in the film in person and have a conversation with them. They're all incredibly articulate not only about Bob but about art and the '60's and a lot of other topics.
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