Wayyyyy OT: But Could Really Use the Help! =)

[BMW4LIFE]

So my buddy just purchased a pizza place here in California and wants to create a menu that many will love but only knows the combination(s) he likes plus a few more but wants to reach out to the public with more creations. So I am here to ask for some info that would really help him.

The question is basically what pizza topping combination do you like?

Here is mine;

Pepperoni, Mushrooms and Pineapple on Red Sauce

and

Mushrooms, Chicken, Garlic, Artichokes, and Tomato on White Sauce



I really appreciate this everyone!!!! =D

[bsell]

What part of the state?

What's his target clientel?

From my years in Japan, tuna and corn, seafood, and canadian bacon pizzas seemed to be big sellers (@ $35/pie!)

Myself, I'm dying for a pie out of an old fashioned oven. You know, thin crust with little burn marks on the bottom and just enough cheese so you know its there. Throw on some pepperoni and call it good!

I've had a buffalo chicken that hit the spot. Instead of tomato sauce, use hot wing sauce, cheese as usual with crumbled grilled chicken on top. That brought a nice sweat to my brow...

In the end, it all depends which end of the market he's chasing. We need more info to help...

[BMW4LIFE]

What part of the state?

What's his target clientel?

From my years in Japan, tuna and corn, seafood, and canadian bacon pizzas seemed to be big sellers (@ $35/pie!)

Myself, I'm dying for a pie out of an old fashioned oven. You know, thin crust with little burn marks on the bottom and just enough cheese so you know its there. Throw on some pepperoni and call it good!

I've had a buffalo chicken that hit the spot. Instead of tomato sauce, use hot wing sauce, cheese as usual with crumbled grilled chicken on top. That brought a nice sweat to my brow...

In the end, it all depends which end of the market he's chasing. We need more info to help...

The shop is located in the central coast of california where there is a high population in hispanics

So I am not sure if seafood will be in high demand here =/

but the things that are good about his place is that his oven is a traditional BRICK oven instead of a cheap electric oven that makes the pizza taste like mosh!

As far as the toppings go...I know some like the traditional while others like the new hype fruits on pizza so that is why I ask the question...so I can find a trend

but I know he will have both kinds of pizza (traditional and trendy)

[Ross]

Pineapple?, whitesauce? sheesh.
No offense intended but to be different in the land of different a traditional pie could be the answer.
New York or Chicago style and don't tart 'em up with tofu.

[whiskychaser]

a traditional pie could be the answer.

+1
I dont even like pizza so an alternative fayre would be nice.
And you could call the place Pizza Pie ...

[Tiger]

There is a great show on Travel channel... do a search on Pizza... It showed all the best pizzaria in USA and shows why... but no secret revealed though.

[BMW4LIFE]

There is a great show on Travel channel... do a search on Pizza... It showed all the best pizzaria in USA and shows why... but no secret revealed though.

oooo great idea Tiger...thanks a lot!

[M20Turbo]

Here is a link to a local Pizza Place "Dion's" http://www.dionspizza.com/menu/pizza.htm

*Dion's Special includes: Pepperoni, Mushrooms, Italian Sausage, Smoked Ham, Ground Beef, Black Olives, Red Onions & Green Chile

Green Chile is a must, no matter what else add, my favorite is: Pepperoni, mushrooms & Green Chile.

[Tiger]

Pizza Paradise... Travel Channel... Saturday 1PM... record it... two more showings I think the next one is Monday....

[BMWDriver]

A place I used to go to would let you choose every single of your ingredients, but still suggest combinations. The cook would assemble the pizza right in front of you, and then put the thing into the oven behind him. You waited a few minutes on the spot, then you went your way with your tray and piz'. Thin crusts so it would not take forever.

It was not a pizza joint, it was a place with many different counters with all kinds of meals served in that fashion. The place closed a while back, citing expensive rent, but I always liked their pizza. I often went. The pancakes were great too.

I take it organic is popular in California.

My own pizza I make with organic spelt flour (adding only water), strained tomatoes, some vegetables (peppers, brown mushrooms, or king oyster mushrooms, or portobello, sometimes shitake mushrooms, zucchini, asparagus...) mozzarella, topped off with spice, sometimes fresh oregano or tarragon. 20 minutes in the oven, and what a marvel!