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Vegan Pizza ... at Di Fara?

@bobbob: Yes. For me, the cheese combo is really what I love about Di Fara. Personally, I could not imagine eating that pizza without that delicious mixture. And there seem to be a lot of pizzerias around town emulating the trio of fresh mozz, aged mozz, and grana padano — Lucali and Artichoke spring to mind immediately. So I know it's not just me who loves that combination. That's why to me it's sort of mind blowing contemplating a Di Fara slice without it. Maybe I left that sentence too open-ended up there, but it was not meant as an outright condemnation of a vegan slice at Di Fara. For all I know, it might be delicious. As you might know, I'm all about the "Big Tent" of pizza these days, to borrow Aaron's phrase.

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Vegan Pizza ... at Di Fara?

@HeartofGlass ... You're right. I'm always worried that any special orders there might make the line go slower ... vegan, special artichoke pizza, meat lover's special, etc. But that's probably a pretty ridic sentiment, since Dom has his kids doing the topping prep. Sorry! [ducks]

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Boiling Water for Boiled Pizza

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Boiled Water

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Video: Neapolitans Talk Pizza (While Ed Levine Antagonizes Them!)

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Bread Baking: Peanut Butter Graham Crackers

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Where's the Beef?

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Pizza Girl: Future Technology

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Recent Polls

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Adam Kuban answered "I use my toaster oven" to How Do You Reheat Your Pizza?

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Adam Kuban answered "Pale, with a slight golden sheen " to How do you like your toast done?

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Adam Kuban answered "I've grilled it and eaten it!" to What's your experience with grilled pizza?

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Adam Kuban answered "Sprinkles" to Do You Call Them Jimmies or Sprinkles?

Recent Quizzes

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Adam Kuban got 80% correct on Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Ramen?

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Adam Kuban got 75% correct on How Much Do You Know About Regional Sandwiches?

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Adam Kuban got 90% correct on How Much Do You Know About Hot Dogs?

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Adam Kuban got 75% correct on How Much Do You Know About Passover Foods?

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Recent Comments

From Slice

Vegan Pizza ... at Di Fara?

@bobbob: Yes. For me, the cheese combo is really what I love about Di Fara. Personally, I could not imagine eating that pizza without that delicious mixture. And there seem to be a lot of pizzerias around town emulating the trio of fresh mozz, aged mozz, and grana padano — Lucali and Artichoke spring to mind immediately. So I know it's not just me who loves that combination. That's why to me it's sort of mind blowing contemplating a Di Fara slice without it. Maybe I left that sentence too open-ended up there, but it was not meant as an outright condemnation of a vegan slice at Di Fara. For all I know, it might be delicious. As you might know, I'm all about the "Big Tent" of pizza these days, to borrow Aaron's phrase.

From Slice

Vegan Pizza ... at Di Fara?

@HeartofGlass ... You're right. I'm always worried that any special orders there might make the line go slower ... vegan, special artichoke pizza, meat lover's special, etc. But that's probably a pretty ridic sentiment, since Dom has his kids doing the topping prep. Sorry! [ducks]

From Serious Eats

Knife Skills: How to Prep a Cucumber

@JKLA: I assume it's a conscious decision, since you use it in all yr pics, too. It's sort of funny.

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Knife Skills: How to Prep a Cucumber

What's with the Marker Felt typeface in the video?!? Did you not have Comic Sans available as a system font? ;)

From Slice

Dear Slice: 'I Had Pizza with Caleb (Flagstaff Forno)'

@dmcavanagh: When you come to town and if you want some company, please lemme know. I'd love to meet you in person and eat some pizza with you!

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A Sandwich a Day: Oil-Poached Tuna from No. 7 Sub

Oil-poached tuna? .... Someone's gotta say it ....

Are you sure you got this from No. 7 Sub and not BP ...

Thanks folks. I'll be here all week.

From Slice

How to Make No-Knead Pizza Dough

I'll jump in here and answer the "Pics or it didn't happen" Qs ...

It's my fault there are no finished pizza pics. When Aaron and I were talking about direction for his recipe posts, I thought that it would be nice to have just the dough recipe stand on its own as a stand-alone recipe that we could always refer back to, assuming y'all could top and finish off as you please. He actually has some pics that he'll be posting. Maybe for future recipe posts we'll just go back to putting it all in one post. Lemme see if we can dig up a finished pizza pic to augment this ....

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How to Make No-Knead Pizza Dough

Nice explainer, Aaron. Thanks for the tips.

From Slice

Vegan Pizza ... at Di Fara?

@HailSeitan ...

@msenese: I'll take two! Actually, just gimme the whole pie. RT @slice Wow. You can get vegan slices at @difara: http://su.pr/2gRGyi

Mike Senese seems to be jazzed about it.My primary concern is that special orders will make the line go slower!

From Talk

Instead of Pizza.

But, yeah. This sounds like a nice app. Sort of like garlic knots but not knotted.

From Talk

Instead of Pizza.

"Instead of pizza"?

My heart breaks a little, dmcav. :(

From Talk

Wanted: 'culinary ambassadors' from the worldwide SE community

@everyone here and everyone who has contacted me about this .... WOW. LOTS of people. I am slowly answering all the emails ...

@ByrdBrain: Yes. For some countries there are more than one, which is what I was hoping, as I anticipated the issue you brought up. The more the merrier!

Also ... Have you ever felt like you bit off more than you can chew ... ??? LOL ;)

From Slice

Video: Mozzarella di Buffala from 'Un Americana in Italy'

Sweet. How long are you going to be in Naples area, Gianluca? What pizzerias are on your itinerary? Also ... I think Donatella might be there at Notizia training with Enzo.... ;)

From Talk

Pizza toppings

LOL. Thanks, NYminknit! Deb actually linked to the Slice piece in her recipe. Wish my photos were as good as hers!

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Pizza toppings

@SamGreen: Serious Eats has a whole separate blog devoted to pizza alone — Slice. For inspiration I would direct you to the awesome series of photos on Slice known as My Pie Monday and also to Slice's Top This series. Happy topping!

From Slice

UWS Throwdown: Sal & Carmine's vs. Cheesy Pizza

Aaron: Can you clarify ... You say "The slice would have benefited from a crispier and more flavorful crust. The undercarriage and cornicione had no char or spotting, and the dough could have used less sugar and more salt." How did THAT win against Sal & Carmine's!?!?!?

From Talk

Wanted: 'culinary ambassadors' from the worldwide SE community

@Marianna: Got your email! I'm out the door right now. Will reply tomorrow!

@sailordave: LOL.

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Wanted: 'culinary ambassadors' from the worldwide SE community

Oh ... I might add that if more than one person responds from a given locale, we'll get you all in. We want to hear from as many SE'rs as possible. Which might mean that in countries with larger numbers of SE'rs (England/UK), we'll have a larger pool of folks taking turns. Hope that's OK with you all!

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Thank You!

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California Mayor Charged with Stealing Industrial Mixer for Homemade Pizza

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Free Pizza at Eddie's Pizza Truck Today at Noon

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Vegan Pizza ... at Di Fara?

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Dear Slice: 'I Had Pizza with Caleb (Flagstaff Forno)'

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Video: Mozzarella di Buffala from 'Un Americana in Italy'

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Wanted: 'culinary ambassadors' from the worldwide SE community

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Michael Gebert on the High Price of 'Underground' Dining Events

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Video: Keyboard Cathy's 'Sashimi'

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Openings: Pizzeria Orso, Falls Church VA

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Fish-and-Chip-Flavored Ice Cream

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Photo of the Day: A Waffle-Iron Reheat

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My Pie Monday: Foolish Poolish's Forager's Pizza

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Comment of the Day: All My Friends Are (Pizza) Junkies

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Video: Neapolitans Talk Pizza (While Ed Levine Antagonizes Them!)

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Bread Baking: Peanut Butter Graham Crackers

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Where's the Beef?

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Pizza Girl: Future Technology

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Dinner Tonight: Moroccan Ragout with Poached Eggs

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Sam Sifton Too Good for 'The City's Best Pizza'

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Pizza Girl: I'm Doing It for More Than Just Money

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Dinner Tonight: Autostrada Sandwich

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Lunch for One: Saltie

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Video: 'Naturally Risen' a Fitting Epitaph for Una Pizza Napoletana

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The Nasty Bits: Southern Fried Gizzards

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The Crab Pot: The Intrepid Blue Crab

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Eat for Eight Bucks: Squid Noodle Salad with Fragrant Garlic Topping

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Seriously Asian: In a Pickle

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Eat for Eight Bucks: Japanese Fried Chicken and Two Simple Salads

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Ruth's Tamale Pie

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The Duchess of Windsor's Pork Cake

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Ceramic and Glass 'Milk Cartons'

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How to Make Kimbap

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Hot Dog Of The Week: Tijuana Dog

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Grilling: Stuffed Poblanos with Black Beans and Cheese

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James Beard Award Nominations 2009, No Serious Eats? WTF?

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An Evening with Paulie Gee, Pizza Madman

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Polls

From Slice

Adam Kuban answered "I use my toaster oven" to How Do You Reheat Your Pizza?

From Serious Eats

Adam Kuban answered "Pale, with a slight golden sheen " to How do you like your toast done?

From Slice

Adam Kuban answered "I've grilled it and eaten it!" to What's your experience with grilled pizza?

From Serious Eats

Adam Kuban answered "Sprinkles" to Do You Call Them Jimmies or Sprinkles?

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Adam Kuban answered "Yes ... What kind of person doesn't like pizza?" to Your sweetheart doesn't like pizza: dealbreaker?

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Adam Kuban answered "Get a sitter. " to Kids at Fancy Restaurants: Yay or Nay?

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Adam Kuban answered "Hardy ever" to Do You Eat Chicken for Breakfast?

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Adam Kuban answered "Way!" to Pineapple Pizza: Way or No Way?

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Adam Kuban answered "Hot" to Which Salsa Spicyness Level Do You Prefer?

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Adam Kuban answered "American " to What Kind of Cheese Do You Like on Grilled Cheese?

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Adam Kuban answered "Way!" to Dessert Pizza: Way or No Way?

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Adam Kuban answered "No way!" to Chicken on a pizza: Way or No Way?

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Adam Kuban answered "Chicken strips/"boneless wings"" to Do you order sides with your pizza (and if so, what?)

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Adam Kuban answered "Nope" to Would You Eat the KFC Double Down Sandwich?

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Adam Kuban answered "Parmesan" to What seasonings do you shake on your slices?

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Adam Kuban answered "With cheese" to Do You Prefer Burgers With or Without Cheese?

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Adam Kuban answered "2,500–5,000 miles (4,000–8,000 km)" to How far have you traveled for pizza?

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Adam Kuban answered "Yes" to Is it pizza if it doesn't have cheese?

From A Hamburger Today

Adam Kuban answered "Culver's" to Chain Burger Brackets: Wendy's vs. Culver's

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Adam Kuban answered "Sonic" to Chain Burger Brackets: McDonald's vs. Sonic

From Slice

Adam Kuban answered "Yes! " to Do you make pizza at home?

From Serious Eats

Adam Kuban answered "Scrambled" to How do you like your eggs?

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Adam Kuban answered "I dip it in honey" to Do you eat and/or dip your pizza crusts?

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Adam Kuban answered "New York–style" to Which pizza style do you prefer?

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Adam Kuban answered "No way" to Grocery store self-checkout lanes: way or no way?

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Quizzes

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Adam Kuban got 80% correct on Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Ramen?

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Adam Kuban got 75% correct on How Much Do You Know About Regional Sandwiches?

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Adam Kuban got 90% correct on How Much Do You Know About Hot Dogs?

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Adam Kuban got 75% correct on How Much Do You Know About Passover Foods?

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Adam Kuban got 62% correct on How Much Do You Know About Breakfast Foods?

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Adam Kuban got 87% correct on How Much Do You Know About Cheese?

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Adam Kuban got 0% correct on Pop Quiz: Breakfast Cereal Trivia

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Adam Kuban got 50% correct on How Much Do You Know About Food Preservation?

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Adam Kuban got 57% correct on How Much Do You Know About Chocolate Chip Cookies?

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Adam Kuban got 66% correct on How Much Do You Know About Condiments?

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Adam Kuban got 100% correct on Slice Quiz No. 1

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Adam Kuban got 42% correct on How Much Do You Know About Indianapolis Food Culture?

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Adam Kuban got 66% correct on How Much Do You Know About New Orleans Food Culture?

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Adam Kuban got 37% correct on Winter Vegetables Quiz

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About Adam Kuban

Website: http://www.seriouseats.com

Location: Brooklyn, New York

About: I'm the managing editor of Serious Eats, where I help keep great articles coming at our readers in a steady stream. I'm also the founder of SliceNY.com and AHamburgerToday.com, which explains my pizza and burger fixation here on the site. "I love pizza!"

Favorite foods: pizza, sliders, sushi, kimchi, Japanese curry rice, cha siu bao

Last bite on earth: Some White Castle sliders (plain and cheese), a couple slices from Di Fara, a bottle of cane-sugar Dr Pepper or two.