Great. I'm currently in Valencia, Spain, where there is amazing cheese and wine and tapas and paella, but all I can do is think about pizza. THANKS SO MUCH, ANNE!!!!
Well, you got a point — Papa John's is the worst pizza I've ever had, and John Schnatter is a garbage human being. Every time I eat Papa John's pizza, the only flavor, I taste is hot — not spicy, hot. Everything else tastes like it's either fake or the cheapest he can get away with. Little Caesars pizza, which I always used to think tasted like school cafeteria food, tastes better!
I remember liking Domino's Pizza when I was younger, before it got greasy. Have you tried Domino's in Spain…?
Because sometimes, you have no choice: I've been on low-budget shoots where the producer bought Papa John's for lunch because it was cheap and s/he had coupons; or gone to Planet Fitness on Pizza Monday and that was the place they ordered from!
Not yet. But when we're in a place long enough -- we're full time travelers and frequently move -- we eventually want some American crap and get Domino's. 😂
We've been writers our entire professional careers ranging from novels to screenplays to journalism and educational writers. We sold our house in Seattle in 2018 and became full time travelers. At some point we decided it would be fun to write about our travels. We are hardly food experts and only go where we want and do the things we're interested in. Not the sort of stuff we think Google will "rank" us on.
So that's the kind of travel writers we are! LOL.
Also, life is waaaaay less expensive in most places outside the U.S.
Every edition of this newsletter brings me joy. Did I already say you should be considered a national treasure? I’ll say it again. You are awesome, Anne Kadet!
I wonder if this article will cause a slight uptick in pizza consumption--it's possible. I know I want some now. Hi, it's me, I'm the problem, it's me...
Pizza is literally the easiest food product in the universe to shrinkflate. Why doesn't some entrepreneur go for the Ozempic market by selling 10 slices per pie instead of eight?
Having half Polish ethnicity we heard a lot of jokes growing up. One of my favorites is a Polish guy orders a pizza and the pizzeria asks would you like that cut into 8 or 12 pieces. "Oh, you better cut it into 8, there''s no way we can eat 12 pieces of pizza!"
I am always thankful for a ‘rescue slice’ when I was walking around NYC, running errands, and too far from home to make it there before I bit someone’s head off. Always tastier than a head 😆
I LOVED the TS stuff. This Newsletter is a place committed to fun and no controversy or politics. Why not celebrate since characters like TS & Beyoncé (and lots of others) bring joy, they are creatives, and they don't let others "Annecroach" on their space -- kinda cool. More people like them make the world fun and wistful for more. Leave it to the dregs to carp about why they are bad. If you can't find joy in TS, don't ruin it for others. Whenever I notice the seeping dismay, I always silently remark to myself "why the anger?"
Huge rents, huge pizzas, tiny prices. A very economical and filling breakfast. Another very New York topic. A yummy read. Thanks so much. (Enjoy your roach plushie!)
I know this tiny pizza joint, and applaud the hard-working owner for finding solutions to stay in business. The real estate prices in the city are shameful, and because of them, the city will never be the same. In the West Village, cute, little coffee places are now over-priced clothes stores. Sad!
But did you know the number of chain stores and restos in NYC has actually been falling in recent years? Somehow our mom and pop economy manages to keep thriving.
I didn't. I think I'm a bit nostalgic. I loved the NY with all the little stores and old cafes like Café Angelique. We would just go there and talk about writing. There always was a table. And in Tribeca, you would run into a lot of artist friends who lived in rugged lofts. They are all living somewhere else as investment bankers took over that area. And so did tourists.
Great. I'm currently in Valencia, Spain, where there is amazing cheese and wine and tapas and paella, but all I can do is think about pizza. THANKS SO MUCH, ANNE!!!!
Haha I’m pleased to hear my grand scheme paid off, Mr. Jensen!
This is all just a scheme to ensnare me? I'VE NEVER BEEN SO FLATTERED!!!!
They don't have pizza places in Valencia?
The U.S. and Italy are falling down on the job, clearly!
I've seen Dominos and Papa John's but is that really pizza? 😎
Well, you got a point — Papa John's is the worst pizza I've ever had, and John Schnatter is a garbage human being. Every time I eat Papa John's pizza, the only flavor, I taste is hot — not spicy, hot. Everything else tastes like it's either fake or the cheapest he can get away with. Little Caesars pizza, which I always used to think tasted like school cafeteria food, tastes better!
I remember liking Domino's Pizza when I was younger, before it got greasy. Have you tried Domino's in Spain…?
Worst pizza you've ever had, but "EVERY TIME you eat it...."? Why would you give horrible pizza more than one go-round? :P
Because sometimes, you have no choice: I've been on low-budget shoots where the producer bought Papa John's for lunch because it was cheap and s/he had coupons; or gone to Planet Fitness on Pizza Monday and that was the place they ordered from!
Ah, fair enough - makes sense! Sometimes you just gotta eat what there is!
Not yet. But when we're in a place long enough -- we're full time travelers and frequently move -- we eventually want some American crap and get Domino's. 😂
Are you one of those food and travel writers, or just have the money to afford to do that?
When I was younger, I would've been incredibly envious — now, if I spend a weekend at a Con I'm wiped out for the next week once I get home!
We've been writers our entire professional careers ranging from novels to screenplays to journalism and educational writers. We sold our house in Seattle in 2018 and became full time travelers. At some point we decided it would be fun to write about our travels. We are hardly food experts and only go where we want and do the things we're interested in. Not the sort of stuff we think Google will "rank" us on.
So that's the kind of travel writers we are! LOL.
Also, life is waaaaay less expensive in most places outside the U.S.
I can’t believe there are still slices for a dollar. I would be very understanding if Hamid raised his prices.
You have great readers! Love the inventive cockroach names.
Anne Ka-roach. 😉
Yes aren’t the names great CK? They made me very happy. And now I have another!
Every edition of this newsletter brings me joy. Did I already say you should be considered a national treasure? I’ll say it again. You are awesome, Anne Kadet!
Awww Courtney, you made my morning with this. Thank you!!
"Students enjoying pizza for breakfast."
I am encouraged for our future!
I know what you mean, Daniel!
La Cucarach-anne. Hmm. Maybe.
I wonder if this article will cause a slight uptick in pizza consumption--it's possible. I know I want some now. Hi, it's me, I'm the problem, it's me...
Cucarach-anne! I love it!
I for sure want pizza every time I think about pizza, T-POP. Newsletters featuring big photos of pizza do not help.
And thanks for the adorable crocodile (alligator?) postcard! It landed on Friday and gave me a lift—purple pen and all!
$14,500 rent!!!! Makes my rent look like a massive bargain!
Really bonkers, right? It is, however, prime Downtown Brooklyn corner location. The foot traffic is nuts.
but where's the pizza?
As your SEO manager I implore you to embed Taylor xor Swift into your next subject line and meta
Haha I really should!
It's funny I figured putting TS in the subhead (rather than saying "you-know-who") would actually turn my readers off!
Ha! I thought the NYT obsession was with YOU because didn’t you just get a NYT writeup? xo
I am happy to share the limelight with Ms. Swift. :)
😆
same thought here
Way cool, Anne. The dollar slice is NYC’s life’s blood. It was a shame when it by-in-large went away.
Fascinating about the necessity to raise prices and the business analysis of it all. I wonder about it. 🤔
I LOL’d at “The Patriarchy”
Glad you shared my curiosity on this front, Andee. Love these little mysteries!
Pizza is literally the easiest food product in the universe to shrinkflate. Why doesn't some entrepreneur go for the Ozempic market by selling 10 slices per pie instead of eight?
That was the strategy for a while at some Manhattan spots, Mr. Rigsby. I think the Post had a story on it. But it'd never fly in Brooklyn.
Having half Polish ethnicity we heard a lot of jokes growing up. One of my favorites is a Polish guy orders a pizza and the pizzeria asks would you like that cut into 8 or 12 pieces. "Oh, you better cut it into 8, there''s no way we can eat 12 pieces of pizza!"
keep your capitalists ideas away please, Jeff..
I am always thankful for a ‘rescue slice’ when I was walking around NYC, running errands, and too far from home to make it there before I bit someone’s head off. Always tastier than a head 😆
By a slice!
Nom, nom, nom... the PATRIARCHY!!! I love this... now all I want is NYC PIZZA! Chef's Kiss. M'Wah!
Haha thank you Alisa!
Honestly that is really wild to see those Taylor swift stats. Wtf!? It’s not like it’s been a slow news cycle…
Oh I'm glad you had the same reaction, JD-S! This is definitely NOT normal!!
Can the eager fans see a picture of the roach plush?!
Great idea, Emily! I'll include in the next letter.
Given other infernos, I was *really* happy that “you-know-who” turned out to be a pop star.
I know! Even this felt dangerously close to something approaching real-world issues.
I LOVED the TS stuff. This Newsletter is a place committed to fun and no controversy or politics. Why not celebrate since characters like TS & Beyoncé (and lots of others) bring joy, they are creatives, and they don't let others "Annecroach" on their space -- kinda cool. More people like them make the world fun and wistful for more. Leave it to the dregs to carp about why they are bad. If you can't find joy in TS, don't ruin it for others. Whenever I notice the seeping dismay, I always silently remark to myself "why the anger?"
Huge rents, huge pizzas, tiny prices. A very economical and filling breakfast. Another very New York topic. A yummy read. Thanks so much. (Enjoy your roach plushie!)
Thank you Beth! Happy you enjoyed!
I know this tiny pizza joint, and applaud the hard-working owner for finding solutions to stay in business. The real estate prices in the city are shameful, and because of them, the city will never be the same. In the West Village, cute, little coffee places are now over-priced clothes stores. Sad!
Oh man, that’s always hard to witness Olivia.
But did you know the number of chain stores and restos in NYC has actually been falling in recent years? Somehow our mom and pop economy manages to keep thriving.
I didn't. I think I'm a bit nostalgic. I loved the NY with all the little stores and old cafes like Café Angelique. We would just go there and talk about writing. There always was a table. And in Tribeca, you would run into a lot of artist friends who lived in rugged lofts. They are all living somewhere else as investment bankers took over that area. And so did tourists.