Posted by ayersian
, November 01, 2009 15:47
Moving from Connecticut to Boston was bittersweet from a Roadfood perspective. Although the culinary options in Boston are both more diverse and abundant, increasing the distance between home and the nearest New Haven-style pizzeria took a great deal of emotional strength and will power. Sure, the pizza of Boston’s North End would put many of America’s small-town slices to shame, but I nevertheless feared being left wanting. I am happy to report, however, that there is hope…and it’s name is the Upper Crust. Starting as a single Beacon Hill location in 2001, Upper Crust has expanded to include 14 locations spanning from Newburyport to Plymouth. Although the surface of the specialty pie list has only been scratched, two quickly-established stand-outs have been the Lucky Luciano (a white pizza topped with chorizo sausage, hearts of palm, green onions, and tomatoes) and the Uncommon Pizza (a red pie with the unexpectedly delicious combination of jalapenos, bacon, and fresh pineapple). With two choices of Neapolitan-style crust (white or whole-wheat), 7 types of cheese, and 40 topping options (including obscurities such as breaded veal, lobster, and herb-roasted scallops), the number of pizza possibilities outnumbers days in a year. Luckily, Upper Crust offers a feasible guided tour of their menu by offering a rotating slice of the day in additions to whole pizzas, calzones, and lasagna.
