A Deliciously Different Style of Pizza

Greetings my fellow Local Guides :wave:

Allow me to share with you a deliciously different style of pizza - Nick’s New Haven Style Pizzeria

What is “New Haven” style pizza?

New Haven-style pizza is typically a thin, somewhat oblong crust Neapolitan pizza that’s common in and around New Haven, Connecticut. It tends to be drier and thinner than, but closely related to, traditional New York-style pizza.

We were in Boca Raton, Florida, hungry for dinner and performing our usual Google Maps search. As one who’s always searching for a new culinary experience and one also that appreciates a great pizza, I found this place to be of interest.

The Nick’s experience

Nicks features a large dining area with comfortable booths and a view of the kitchen and ovens. One feature I always enjoy finding in a Florida establishment, is a bar that opens up to the outdoors - They have one here :sunglasses:

A true New Haven style pizza is baked in coal fired ovens, at extreme temperatures. Nick’s uses two hand-built coal pizza ovens that they affectionately refer to as “The Dragons"

With New Haven-style pizza, a “plain” pizza is a crust, oregano, tomato sauce, and a little bit of grated pecorino romano cheese.

What to order?

We decided to order one of the suggested variations of this from the menu - Roasted chicken, pesto and cherry tomatoes. We also ordered a less traditional version - Tomato, basil and mozzarella with hot cherry peppers. Parmigiana and mozzarella are not standard for this style of pizza, as there is limited use of melting cheeses. However, we thought it sounded delicious, especially after our server recommended the spicy peppers.

I must say, we found both pizzas delicious! The crust has an unmistakable char (from those flaming hot ovens :fire_engine: ) and the bottom of the crust forms a crunchy layer, to a somewhat chewy crust. It’s definitely thicker than a New York style thin crust, but similar in consistency. There’s minimal sauce (which is how I prefer my pizza} with the crust and toppings meant to be the stars. The cheeses, veggies and spices all added a range of flavors, including a good bit of spicy heat from the peppers!

@MelTG and I both thought it was a great new experience and would highly recommend Nick’s. Should you be in South Florida and want to try something new, it’s one worth considering. I know we’ll be stopping back there, the next time we’re in town.

Have you had a pizza that’s different than most? Or, a different take on a popular food in your country? I look forward to reading about them in the comments. Thank you for reading, I hope you enjoyed. :pizza:

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Hi @Mikeinthefalls

WOW, Pizza with Tomato and Chicken!

The pizza looks really very deliciously. Thanks for sharing.

Happy Guiding~

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@Mikeinthefalls What a wonderful pizza experince you are sharing.Both pizzas looks really good,the way you are talking about the dinner time confirmed.Beautyful place in Boca Raton.So I think you mean :COME AND ENJOY in the bar or in the dinning room.

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I had never heard of New Haven style pizza but I am so glad we stopped in and tried it. The only problem with traveling and trying new foods is having to come home and go about your daily life without those delicious cuisines being accessible.

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Yes, those toppings were very delicious on the pizza! I’m glad you enjoyed my post, @Designer_Biswajit

What’s your favorite pizza?

My best to you :smiling_face:

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Yes, you would enjoy the bar or dining room at Nick’s, it’s just as nice outside as it is inside when in Florida! :sun_with_face:

I’m glad you enjoyed my post and the photos of the :pizza: , thanks for liking and sharing a comment!

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A great find indeed @MelTG :partying_face:

I would eat this pizza all the time if we were closer, so that’s probably a good thing! If only there was a way to replicate coal fired ovens :thinking: :fire_engine:

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That’s an amazing pizzeria…the pizza photo is very much tempting and mouth watering. The ambience of the pizzeria is looking great.

Recently on National Pizza Day 9th Feb i shared about my favourite pizza. You can read my post on it.

You have shared an amazing pizza post. Thank you so much @Mikeinthefalls for sharing.

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That was a great pizza post you shared @Rohan10 Your pizza liked delicious!!

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Hi @Mikeinthefalls , I can’t avoid reading your post. I have a pizza addiction, once a week I have to eat.

Your pizzas look really good. Thanks for sharing these photos.

Now I’m going to eat pizza afterwards… :wink:

Best regards

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Haha I must say that I also have a pizza addiction! I’m either making one or going out for one, weekly. Such a versatile food, change the toppings or crust and it’s a different experience.

I’m glad you enjoyed the post! If you ever come across a New Haven style pizza place, make sure to check it out. :pizza: :yum:

I hope you had some delicious pizza after reading :grin:

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Yes, a truly wonderful pizza experience @IamJoseFelixAranda

You would enjoy the bar or dining room at Nick’s, it’s just as nice outside as it is inside when in Florida! ‌ :sun_with_face:

I’m glad you liked my post and the photos of the delicious pizza :pizza: ‌, thanks for reading and sharing a comment.

Have you tried any new foods lately?

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@Mikeinthefalls @MelTG Yes I did.It was Christmas Eve dinner time when most of us on the table were asked to try a very good goat cheese…I liked it so much.It wasn’t the first time for me to eat goat milk made cheese but this particular one was the best I had ever…But things can only get better if we talk about food,You know what I mean in the state of Florida or Pa. etc.Cuisine makers are always trying.

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Very tempting looking Pizza @Mikeinthefalls I have figured that yes you like your pizza,

I like minimal sauce as well.

What’s the weirdest or most different pizza that you have tried?

We have a perogy pizza up here that I Tried once, wasn’t a big fan.

And in Canada we have a huge debate on whether or not Pineapple should be on Pizza, I like it.

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Very yummy pizza. Thanks @Mikeinthefalls

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I’m happy to share! @DN_31

I’m also glad to see that you enjoyed :hugs:

@IamJoseFelixAranda I can certainly appreciate finding a good cheese! I think I know what you’re referring to - there are many goat’s milk cheeses, but they are not all the same and some are really good.

I agree - I truly enjoy talking about food and learning about new foods and ideas. I think that would make a great podcast, one day.

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Guilty as charged, @TerryPG :pizza: :star_struck:

You have me stumped on which pizza has been the most different, I’m going to give that one a little more thought :thinking: . While the idea of a pierogi pizza sounds interesting, I don’t think I’d like that one much either.

However, I definitely agree that pineapple can be tasty on pizza. Especially with some ham, or BBQ chicken.