New Yorkers and Chicagoans may say their pizza is tops, and the two have certainly staked out their territory in the battle for the best slices in the U.S. (don't even get us started on Italy). But Los Angeles has a vibrant pizza scene of its own -- the city plays host to great pies and a variety of styles that can compete with the greats across the country, and maybe even across the ocean.
L.A.'s best pizza offerings some from all corners of the city. Angelenos can find upscale pies at Pizzeria Mozza and the unique toppings at Gjelina. New York loyalists will love the thinnest of thin crusts on Larchmont at Village Pizzeria; those looking for pizzas in the Chicago style can dig in to deep dish at Hollywood Pies and Masa of Echo Park. L.A. also plays host to awesome pizza in the form of microchains -- 800 Degrees and Blaze -- and great delivery spots like Garage Pizza and Tomato Pie.
Whether you're eating a personal pie by candlelight in one of the city's nicest restaurants or digging into a slice the size of your face in front of the TV, L.A. has a lot to offer in the way of pizza. Where are your favorite pizza places? Can L.A.'s pizza compete with New York's or Chicago's?
Guest:
Garrett Snyder, Associate Food Editor at Los Angeles Magazine