Pizza was a lot cheaper in 1972

EvanJames said :

It sure is puzzling. Whenever I’m in Melbourne I try to sneak away from my group (who are addicted to silly food in hatted restaurants) and find Pizza. And as I sit there, munching on my pizza, I think bitter thoughts about not being able to get this in Canberra and there’s no rational reason.

I’m sadly coming to the conclusion that Canberra pizza tastes run to fat squishy things like mop sponges drenched in cheese, or the dreaded “gourmet” toppings (ie things that ought not be on a pizza).

Spot on.

The best pizza I’ve had in Canberra lately has been from the Costco cafe! I’m also a believer that ‘gourmet pizza’ is ridiculous.

Did anybody see the story on Today Tonight about Domino’s test kitchen where new pizzas are formulated?

There was a segment where the reporter said that they also formulate pizza ideas for France, The Netherlands and three other countries and he found a file which had the recipes for pizzas sold in those other countries.

They can buy a whole range of gourmet pizzas containing ingredients like duck, honey, blue vein cheese and other toppings while all we get is Hawaiian and Meatlovers.

I must admit I liked their Meat Pie pizza which made all too brief appearance five or so years ago. Food for thought.

It sure is puzzling. Whenever I’m in Melbourne I try to sneak away from my group (who are addicted to silly food in hatted restaurants) and find Pizza. And as I sit there, munching on my pizza, I think bitter thoughts about not being able to get this in Canberra and there’s no rational reason.

I’m sadly coming to the conclusion that Canberra pizza tastes run to fat squishy things like mop sponges drenched in cheese, or the dreaded “gourmet” toppings (ie things that ought not be on a pizza).

With you 100% EvanJames. Is it because Canberra doesn’t have a large Italian migrant population or is it because we accept mediocre? Either way for a city this size it doesn’t make sense.

Encore do a 9″, 12″ and 15″ family sized pizza.

Excellent value too.

Watson said :

*well-developed pizza industry*?

After 14 years here I still have trouble finding an authentic Italian pizza! I obviously haven’t tried all of the pizzerias or Italian restaurants though…

My eternal quest also. I thought I’d found a new and wonderful source, until Biciletta at Diamante burnt down.

That backyard outfit in Kingston is pretty Italian and crispy, but pricey. Ditto the pizzas at the deli at Fyshwick markets, plus they use very greasy/runny toppings.

I read here a while back about a pizzeria run by a grumpy Italian man in Dickson, but haven’t tracked it down yet.

Then you go to Melbourne and can pick up a good italian proper pizza from any damn cafe. It isn’t fair.

Skidd – I well remember Poci’s Pizza and seeing mention of it made me hunger for their Paglia e Fieno. I think we had a weekly lunch there back in the day.

Hmm…….I don’t have a reason. I never even thought of that!! Next time….

Angelina said :

eyeLikeCarrots said :

I saw a Costco pizza the other day (Some workmates went and bought a few). They were bigger than god’s underpants and prety yummy too. $15 dollars for an 18 incher apparently.

We bought one of those Costco pizzas. It didn’t fit in the oven properly (the edges mooshed against the oven door and back) so we were going to trim it a bit but ended up cooking it on the BBQ. It was nice, nothing too exciting but definately better than the swill you get from pizza hut/dominos etc. I believe $15 is correct.

We have been eyeing one off, but our 42 year old oven has packed it in. I might have to fire up the pizza oven, but it’s bloody cold outside at night.

Out of interest, if it was too big, why not just cut it in half or quarters and spread it over a few shelves?

I still haven’t tasted pizza as yummy as the ones from Poci’s Pizza. He used to be in woden on Bradley St near the entrance where all the bums hang out smoking. I think the ANZ bank is there now. This was circa 1980’s – does anyone remember Poci’s?