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The Tube fancies himself a pizza connoisseur. I’d maybe go as far saying the Tube is a pizza Guru. Whether it’s frozen pies, takeout pies, delivery, or pies that were just peeled off the mean concrete streets of Beantown — the Tube connects… the Tube connects. So I’d like to use this space to give a quick rundown what I believe to be the Top 4 Pizza Pies in Boston:

1. The Upper Crust- Not really a surprise here. Gourmet pizza with what I’d describe as a half-crispy, half-flimsy dough/crust. Top notch ingredients, the pieces of tomato in the sauce, solid specialty pies. You’re really getting the whole package here. I think what really puts it atop this list is that The Upper Crust is unlike any pizza you’ve had before. While other places all seem to have at least some run-of-the-mill components to their pizza, this is truly a unique ‘za experience. (locations throughout Boston)

2. New York Pizza- A pizza lover’s pizza, with a sauce that I’d describe as straight-up primal (in a good way). It’s an obvious New York style pizza with great foldability, soft crust, and both the location and the actual building itself is what I’d call raw-to-the-bone (also in a good way). Personally, I think getting a slice of cheese pizza makes the most sense here, cause you gotta keep it real. (located at Mass Ave and Columbus, Tremont Street – Theater District)

3. Ernesto’s- Cozy little haunt with a near infinite selection of slices to go. When you order one slice, it’ actually two! A hearty meal in itself, I give Ernesto’s credit for the quality and selection of their toppings, as well as the adventurous groupings. The soft dough is a touch on the sweet side, which makes every bite satisfying. I think the North End touch is in play as well. It’s a slice I wouldn’t mind sticking my big ol’ tubesteak in! (Salem St. – North End)

4. Pizza Pie-er- Perhaps the unsung hero of the group and a relative newcomer to the Boston scene. Versatility is the name of the game here. They’ve got tons of different combos that you can mix and match — whether it’s crust style, crust flavor, and even sauce flavor, there’s something for everyone. My pick: that thin crust pizza with traditional sauce (nice and rich) topped with pepperone-bone-bone. I’d call it experimental pizza. You’re the doctor — make the incision! (Mass Ave – by Berklee School of Music)

Other good pizza not in the Top 4: Santarpio’s, Inbound, T Anthony’s, Regina’s, Pizzetta Pizzeria, Galleria Umberto

COMING SOON: FROZEN PIZZA REVIEW

**On an unrelated note — this is taken from a Gammons’ blog yesterday:

Taking in two hours of Bill Belichick with Tony La Russa watching simple spring training drills was fascinating. Belichick asked La Russa to explain almost every drill.

“Bill has one of the greatest minds of anyone I’ve ever known,” says La Russa.