My favorite pizzas come from little mom and pop shops. You can't get big brand pizza that even come close to a hand crafted masterpiece from a local pizzeria.
I agree with the other comments that smaller chains have better pizza. All those big pizza chains have went downhill over the years. My first job was at a pizza place so I know that if you put too much sauce or cheese on a pizza before cooking the dough will not cook right and it will be doughy and soggy.
@@fridaylong2812 Yes Dominos was worse than Pizza hut back in the day but when they changed their formula and prices they began to rule and still rule to this day.
No matter what the video is, Yoel always makes it real. I always end up being emotional knowing what he has been denied in his life. His take on our country keeps it real for me.
Southern as in collard greens, baked mac and cheese, yams, fried chicken, cornbread, short ribs, cabbage, sweet potato pie…the works!! I would recommend Roscoes Chicken and Waffles for you guys as a first time as well.
I am so Proud of you two, sponsors and the editing you are doing on your vids. Now that is a lesson on America and Freedom :-) All from scratch, thank you for spreading happiness.
The biggest issue is that they were all only pepperoni. Don't get me wrong, I like a good pepperoni pizza, but there are so many others to try: Meat lovers, supreme/combo (meat and veggies), Hawaiian (ham and pineapple), and so on. Most of these looked like they cooled down as well. Nothing beats a nice, hot pizza. Not burn your mouth hot, but still gooey. Plus, extra toppings such as parm cheese, pepper flakes, tabasco sauce, garlic powder, etc. simply enhances a pizza even more. And let's talk about crusts: thick crust, thin crust, pan pizza, cheese crust, hand-tossed style . . . I really do love pizza! 🥰
I think maybe they started with pepperoni pizzas for this taste test because they needed a basic flavor first. Then, later they can try all the different toppings etc.
Yeah, I think they were actually trying to rate the difference between the BRANDS and how well they make the SAME pizza. Next they should pick a good pizza brand and try a bunch of different TYPES of pizza from that same brand... Like pepperoni, Hawaiian, 3-/5-meat, veggie, ultimate, Taco Pizza, pepperoni/sausage/mushroom/olive, etc. See which specific type of pizza (combination of ingredients) is best... Just liked they tried different pies, they could try different pizza pies. ;) They could also try like crazy bread, stuffed crazy bread, cheesy bread, garlic breadsticks, etc. See which side dish bread t hey like best...
Pizza Hut has the greasiest pizza known to man, probably why all four locations here went out of business and one place wasn't even a restaurant it was just a delivery only. Mom Pop pizza place here is the best, hands down over all the franchises!
The biggest issue here is that they were all chain restaurants. That's not real pizza, you gotta go to the mom and pop shops in NY/NJ or chicago spots for that real deep dish. These corporate chains all use crap frozen ingredients and it's all processed. Real pizza is night and day.
You should go to an all you can eat pizza buffet for variety... His head would explode! I love you guys, and bless you for bringing the Cuban story to your viewers.
CiCis , Mr. Gatti's , or Chuck E Cheese ? Those places are mostly for children and their parents . Pizza Inn is similar , but their adult consumers without children can find a decent pizza there in a dark corner .
You are both a joy to watch - when it comes to pizza, it is very much an individual choice - - - plus location in the U.S is a definite factor. Here in central New Jersey we are blessed with individual "pizzerias" that are privately (usually family) owned. There are still the pizza "chains" that you were trying however, the "pizzerias" are in a class by itself with a potentially really diverse menu. You can have a try between NYC vs Chicago pizza however, to me Central and North Jersey are in a class by itself! - but that's just me! Enjoy your journey of taste testing and experiencing new things in the U.S. Praying for peace in the world and that Cuba rises to the new heights and opportunities her people deserve.
I'm in Central Jersey as well. Lived in North Jersey most of my life. Local pizza places are so much better than places like Domino's, Pizza Hut, Little Caesar's, etc. That stuff is garbage compared to the pizza you can get here.
I know people generally hate ads, but i love that hello fresh is a sponsor now! I can't believe more companies aren't willing to be a sponsor for you guys due to the politics. Yoel's is starting his American dream, if i owned a company, I'd be lining up to support you guys! So fun to try one of our favorite american foods! Time to diet for about a week after this video 😂
Yeah I never thought about how Hello Fresh and such sub box services actually cut down on food waste. They still ship in HORRIBLE non-recyclable coolant containers that includes chemical waste and such BUT hey it's give and take? I don't know. Anyway I never thought about it that way ^.^
Americans have many famous, good Pizza chains that vary by state or region, however, depending on where you grew up, locally, usually Italian family-owned businesses hold a special place in my heart.
Where I live we have three pizza places, domino’s, papa John and Pizza Hut. Many years ago we had the pleasure of having an Italian family they came from Chicago and they opened up their restaurant here and it was so good spaghetti, garlic bread, pizza, and other dishes and the wife was Hispanic and she added a spicy touch to some of the pizza dishes ummm good
Mari has a good palate to tell difference with the cheese to sauce ratio. Unfortunately you guys reviewed corporate chain pizza. Find a mom and pop pizzeria in your local area, you guys will notice the difference in quality.
My Mom told me a story that when she was a kid back in the 1950s her Aunt came to America from Poland. One of the first things the family did when she got here was ordered pizza. Everyone grabbed a slice and started eating. She looked around at everyone eating their pizza and stretching the hot mozzarella and said in Polish "Co to jest? Struna?" (Which means "What is this? String?) She had never seen pizza before and didn't understand that it was cheese. 70 years later this story still lives on. Sometimes these small moments are truly magical. Cherish them.
As a scientist, I was hoping you had a control pizza from an Italian restaurant (off camera is fine) then proceeded to try the franchise pizzas. Still, you both are doing a fantastic job and I’ve enjoyed every minute!
To be fair, they were trying _American_ pizza, not traditional Italian pizza. As well, they were trying famous brands that the majority of viewers would be familiar with. For local non-chain pizza, they would need recommendations first.
One of the things that I've discovered about American pizza, even the ones that come from well known pizzerias, is that once it gets home and had cooled a bit, there's a little 'something' that seems lacking. But, I've found that by putting it into a toaster oven for a few minutes, not only is the pizza reheated, but the bread on the bottom becomes crispier and the ingredients on top of the slice becomes 'snappier' with better texture. This is especially evident with leftover pizza that's been in the refrigerator. I find that the pizza is even better than having it fresh from the oven.
Being a Chicago transplant I still favor the Chicago Deep Dish. I grew up thinking the deep dish is a meal, the thin crust is a snack. Both good as long as they stick to the normal Italian ingredients .
I visited Havana January of 2018 and me and my bestfriend had a day where we didnt want to go out and decided to order pizza to our airbnb. We got the pizza and were…….. pretty stunned. It was exactly as they showed you in this video. After that day my friend and I knew to just eat local cuisine.🥴
Homemade from scratch is tough, even with a pizza stone or steel. It's ok, but let's not pretend it is on par with even medium tier wood fired restaurant pizza.
@@fshn4x4 Actually, homemade pizza is real easy. I use a 15 minute dough recipe. The dough is very forgiving. Find a good jarred sauce and toppings and bingo, pizza in about the same time as delivery. Cooking on parchment paper makes cleanup a breeze.
I had Dominoes and Pizza Hut a lot back in college. I preferred Pizza Hut for the buttery crust. Being near NYC now though, there is nothing that compares to a small local pizza shop especially if you can actually make it into the city. (Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza comes close.)
We have a small pizza house near us. (not a chain outfit) They make New York style pizza with thin crusts and the top is covered with toppings of your choice. They are fantastic!
You have to get a pan pizza when you go to Pizza Hut(preferably with white/parmesan sauce instead of tomato sauce), their regular crust has basically turned into thin crust
Great editing Mari. Bravo!! And bravo to you both for sitting there faking that cold pizza from a chain restaurant tastes good, especially Hungry Howie's and Little "Squeezers". Uggh. LOL . Keep the videos coming. Would love an update on your daily life (where you both work, hobbies Yoel has picked up living in the U.S., etc). Yoel, your English is improving so so so much! Cheers from San Diego.
Papa John’s is probably my favorite. I know a lot of people dislike it but I think it really depends on what store you order it from. Mine always gets my order right! I like extra sauce, peppers and the spicy garlic butter dipping sauce 😋
Growing up Round Table was a staple in my house as it was one of the best chains in my neighborhood, along with BJ's and Numero Uno. However, there are so many Italians that have immigrated to so many parts of the country, finding good pizza is usually just tracking down the local mom and pop.
gotta try a traditional Sunday dinner, roast beef (preferably prime rib medium) mashed potatoes and gravy, steamed green beans (finish in pot on stove with butter and garlic), and some Yorkshire pudding.
Lol…never had any of that as “traditional Sunday dinner”..My family is Italian, every Sunday we have macaroni (pasta) with meat/bread/salad ..then coffee and cake, never even tried Yorkshire pudding-i don’t think I ever even saw it.
@@trashpanda2312 Well, Trash, considering that their videos are focused on food they want to try in the USA, rather than the UK, Yorkshire pudding is not well known here. Why are you offended?
I look forward to each of your new adventures! This was awesome. Love to you both and thank you for sharing your experiences with us. Whoever doing your editing is great at it! Time for Joel to go to a restaurant for Mexican food! Joel’s English is getting so GOOD! Keep it up, amigo.
Congrats on the sponsorship! That's so good for you both and your channel! I love your new approach with your editing, very fun! Its great seeing this channel grow so much since I first began watching months and months ago. I love it!
A man left Cuba in 1961 & founded one of the largest privately owned Pizza Hut franchises in the world. He owned the Pizza Hut I worked at & many others around the world. He passed away in Florida in 2007.
I can only recommend that you explore the possibilities of getting a pizza from New Jersey, specifically from Jersey City. Better than NYC collectively. Razza Pizza being the Best. But In NYC definitely go to Brooklyn for Pizza and of course bagels
Going to Pizza Hut in the 80s as a kid on a Friday night was Heaven on Earth…used to have a big fireplace in the middle and those red cups were iconic…I have a cupboard full of them…my mom “borrowed “ them back in the day…
Here's an idea for a video. Try different brands of Ice Cream. I would go for the popular flavors like Vanilla, Chocolate, Mint-Chocolate Chip, Cookie Dough, Butter Pecan, Strawberry, & Rocky Road (Just to name a few flavors). 😊
Hola, i just discovered your channel this weekend when i was searching for videos about Cuba.I was trying to show my girlfriend that the Cuban people cannot just go to a store or restaurant,those are for the tourists. I love seeing Yoel's reaction to new things in America, is there anything he doesn't like about being here? Or food he doesn't like? i love your channel and please keep it going,also I think it would be awesome for Yoel to tell some stories about daily life in Cuba. My step mother is Cuban and i thought it was very cool to learn about life in Cuba ,maybe other people would enjoy learning too. Oh yeah i live in South Florida near Miami and was curious, what does Yoel think about American/Cuban food? thanks and please keep the videos coming!
🍕 🍕 🍕 I love Papa John's garlic butter is the bomb!! However, price wise, Little Caesar's is the only way we go. We get 2 bacon and pepperoni pizzas and their Italian cheesy bread for under $20. And the bacon they use is SO good 😋 😋 😋 😋
You two need to hit a pizza buffet. Let him try supreme, chicken bacon ranch, three cheese burger, Mexican, taco, meat lovers, veggie lovers, pineapple and Canadian bacon, apple, cherry, Mac & cheese pizza, and one of my personal favorites, spinach pizza, its delicious.
Please take him to Chicago for authentic deep dish pizza. Or maybe there an Uno's close to you. Not nearly the same but definitely better than these. Or maybe a local New York style pizza place. Oh and chicken wings need to be on the list too please!!!! But Pizza Hut has to be deep dish for me... 💖
Idk if Yoel drinks beer but if he does it would be fun to see him try various types of American beer, not just brands but styles too, lager, IPA, stout, porter, etc
Technically, if the ingredients don't start frozen can it really be called "fast food"? I currently work for dominos and NONE of their ingredients are frozen, and they hand stretch their own dough. Yes, it's fresh made and their ovens are fast, so it is fast service, but it's not frozen or greasy "fast food".
Two places you need to visit are The Wiener's Circle in Chicago and the original Primanti Brothers in Pittsburgh's Strip District. The Wiener's Citcle will insult you with vulgarity you wouldn't hear from a platoon of US Marines, but it's all in fun, and the do it only at night. The Primanti Brothers "sammitch" is piled high with fries and Cole slaw on the "sammitch". The original Primanti Brothers ("Purmannys") was open24 hours so truckers making produce deliveries could eat at anytime, as thee was a big Pennsylvania Railroad produce terminal nearby. Both are worth the trip.
Cooked pizza is great hiking and camping food. It has the carbs for energy and the protein for muscle repair. It's dense and cheap. Vacuum seal large pieces and you're good to go.
In order to become a real American, Yoel needs to sprinkle crushed red pepper and parmesan cheese on his pizza slices. These seasonings will definitely improve the taste of any pie.
That's a great intro to pizza, now you have to look for the little solo shops that make fresh dough and better toppings. It's a whole different experience.
Pizza is something my partner and l occasionally enjoy. We tend to gravitate toward pizza without meat or dairy cheese however if you like those toppings that's about personal choice. In the US there are far fewer restrictions than Europe and other parts of the world about what additives or preservative are in the food there. If l went to the US, 'THAT' is something l definitely would have concerns about. Enjoyed you guys enjoying something else. Have a great day guys.
I was just thinking about you guys this morning and I hadn’t watched a new video of yours in a while. And today is about Pizza? You should try other styles like Chicago, Detroit, New York and St. Louis style, even if not for the channel.
If you like Crispi pizza like Mari, I suggest having a skillet with a lid… heat the pan with the lid on it over high heat for a couple of minutes… put pizza to reheat or crisp up into the pan and reduce the heat to low or medium low… on my stove it usually takes 5-9 minutes in this small oven you have created. Check the bottom for the doneness you want… oh, and a little dark is usually ok and you don’t even taste it as burnt… just crispi… I like mine a dark brown to black in places. Times and your preferences vary. This gives the crust a nice crisp, and the toppings are hot and gooey. Toaster ovens and Air Fryers also work OK… think little ovens. No mater, the pizza, and consider add on toppings parmagian cheese, banana pepper rings, pepper flakes, buffalo sauce (Franks is great), dip pizza in ranch dressing or marinara, etc.
The trick to hungry howies is getting it with the flavored crust. Butter cheese is my favorite. You also want to get the 3 cheese version instead of the regular. The result is amazing. If you want to take things up and extra notch you should melt some butter and drizzle it across the pizza. They have a garlic butter you can get which is great for both dipping and just putting on the pizza. The result is absolutely amazing. A good side item is the 3 cheese howie bread which is the cocaine of appetizers. It can become very addictive once you have gotten a fresh one.
I'm from the Boston area and we eat pizza mainly from local private owned pizza/submarine sandwich shops. Much better than national chains. There is a local Northeast chain called Papa Gino's which is very good.
Homemade pizza with homemade dough is the best, give it a try! It’s actually not all that hard to do: put 1 packet of yeast and a pinch of brown sugar into 2 cups warm (about 90 to 100 degrees F) water and let it sit a few minutes. While the yeast is waking up, mix six cups of flour with a pinch of salt in a big bowl. Make a little crater in the middle of the flour and add the water-yeast mixture. Work the flour into the water until you form a ball of dough (if you have a stand mixer with a dough hook, use it - it makes this a lot easier). Turn it out onto a well-floured surface and knead for a few minutes. Then, coat the inside of a large bowl with olive oil, place your dough in the bowl and roll it around to coat it with the oil. Cover the bowl with some plastic wrap and then a dish towel and let it rise for a couple of hours at room temperature; it should double (or more) in size. Turn the dough out and separate it into three equally sized pieces and roll each into a nice, round ball. Each ball will make one large pizza. You can freeze unused portions for later use. To make the pizza: Preheat your oven to 500 Degrees F (I like to cook pizza at a high temperature). Grease a pizza pan or a large baking sheet with Crisco or similar shortening. Stretch out the dough on a well floured surface and then place it into the pan (this takes a little practice). Add your sauce first, coat the pizza evenly with as much sauce as you like. Then, add oregano, garlic powder, and basil. If you are making plain cheese pizza with the traditional shredded mozzarella, drizzle a little olive oil over the pizza. It you are using fresh mozzarella and/or pepperoni, skip the oil as each of these has enough fat of its own. Next, put a generous layer of grated Parmesan on top. Finally, add your mozzarella and top with whatever meat and/or vegetables you like. Place the pizza on the bottom rack of your oven if you prefer a crispy pizza. It will take about 15 to 18 minutes to cook, but start to check on it after 10 to 12 minutes to ensure you don’t burn it on the bottom (use a spatula to peek at the bottom to see if you get the right color). If the top cooks too quickly before the bottom is crispy, place a piece of foil on the rack above your pizza to make a little heat shield to prevent the cheese from cooking too fast. When it’s done, slide it onto a cutting board, wait a minute or to for it to cool just a little, and cut it into slices. Enjoy!
My favorite pizza as of late is PaPa Murphey's Chicken Bacon Artichoke Delite. We just call it "grown up" pizza. Creamy garlic sauce with chicken, crumbled bacon, artichoke hearts, spinach, parmesan cheese and herbs. It's take and bake so it is hot from your oven.
I mean, I guess now we will have to do a NYC va Chicago pizza taste test. Who will win?!
ABSOLUTELY!
Provecho amigos but I think you need to try a Texas pizza with bar-b-Que jajaja 😜 but it’s good
Neither. Search TH-cam for the pizza capital of the USA. You'll be surprised who has the best pizza in the country!
Get Giordanos or Malnati's!! Deep dish pizza for the win!!
I work for Pizza Hut, as a delivery driver, & I love it!
My favorite pizzas come from little mom and pop shops. You can't get big brand pizza that even come close to a hand crafted masterpiece from a local pizzeria.
I agree with the other comments that smaller chains have better pizza. All those big pizza chains have went downhill over the years. My first job was at a pizza place so I know that if you put too much sauce or cheese on a pizza before cooking the dough will not cook right and it will be doughy and soggy.
Not dominos
@@Gonk Domino's was never good to begin with. Just cheap.
Yes
@@fridaylong2812 Yes Dominos was worse than Pizza hut back in the day but when they changed their formula and prices they began to rule and still rule to this day.
I love many of my small pizza businesses in my town. They are the best ones!!!
No matter what the video is, Yoel always makes it real. I always end up being emotional knowing what he has been denied in his life. His take on our country keeps it real for me.
And there are folks in this country who WANT to turn America into another Cuba.
Would love to see Yoel reacting to southern soul food if y’all ever get a chance
Me too! Mari has never had it
Oh yes. In Georgia .. we love Cracker Barrel!! Not sure what states have those tho.
@@ramonaalvarez7559 we have some in Oregon so that kinda' covers pretty much all of the USA lol unless they are ONLY in certain areas.
Cracker Barrel is Not southern soul food.......
Southern as in collard greens, baked mac and cheese, yams, fried chicken, cornbread, short ribs, cabbage, sweet potato pie…the works!! I would recommend Roscoes Chicken and Waffles for you guys as a first time as well.
I am so Proud of you two, sponsors and the editing you are doing on your vids. Now that is a lesson on America and Freedom :-) All from scratch, thank you for spreading happiness.
Thank you so much. All from nothing but a broken google pixel phone. Lol. We appreciate this comment
@@YoelAndMari incredible!!
And yet we have the media and other commie leftist LUNATICS tru(mg to destroy everything
The biggest issue is that they were all only pepperoni. Don't get me wrong, I like a good pepperoni pizza, but there are so many others to try: Meat lovers, supreme/combo (meat and veggies), Hawaiian (ham and pineapple), and so on. Most of these looked like they cooled down as well. Nothing beats a nice, hot pizza. Not burn your mouth hot, but still gooey. Plus, extra toppings such as parm cheese, pepper flakes, tabasco sauce, garlic powder, etc. simply enhances a pizza even more. And let's talk about crusts: thick crust, thin crust, pan pizza, cheese crust, hand-tossed style . . . I really do love pizza! 🥰
I think maybe they started with pepperoni pizzas for this taste test because they needed a basic flavor first. Then, later they can try all the different toppings etc.
Yeah, I think they were actually trying to rate the difference between the BRANDS and how well they make the SAME pizza.
Next they should pick a good pizza brand and try a bunch of different TYPES of pizza from that same brand... Like pepperoni, Hawaiian, 3-/5-meat, veggie, ultimate, Taco Pizza, pepperoni/sausage/mushroom/olive, etc. See which specific type of pizza (combination of ingredients) is best... Just liked they tried different pies, they could try different pizza pies. ;)
They could also try like crazy bread, stuffed crazy bread, cheesy bread, garlic breadsticks, etc. See which side dish bread t hey like best...
Pizza Hut has the greasiest pizza known to man, probably why all four locations here went out of business and one place wasn't even a restaurant it was just a delivery only.
Mom Pop pizza place here is the best, hands down over all the franchises!
If you truly want to taste a pizza, plain cheese is the way to go.
The biggest issue here is that they were all chain restaurants. That's not real pizza, you gotta go to the mom and pop shops in NY/NJ or chicago spots for that real deep dish. These corporate chains all use crap frozen ingredients and it's all processed. Real pizza is night and day.
You should go to an all you can eat pizza buffet for variety... His head would explode! I love you guys, and bless you for bringing the Cuban story to your viewers.
They should definitely do a buffet video
Stevie B's if you can find one would be awesome or a golden corral haha
CiCis , Mr. Gatti's , or Chuck E Cheese ? Those places are mostly for children and their parents . Pizza Inn is similar , but their adult consumers without children can find a decent pizza there in a dark corner .
Regular buffet would be better. Pizza buffets are usually about quantity not quality.
are there any buffets where the food is actually good quality?
Trust me, you're not offending anyone by not being impressed by Papa John's LOL
I love Papa John's
For real
Nah man, Papa Johns is good
@@mr.smithgnrsmith7808it’s good , but sometimes little ceasars be hitting diff
"Yoel, you like every single pizza" - essence of being American!
Since Cuba has so little food I would love to see Yoel try meat lover's and supreme pizzas.
I love Papa Murphy's stuffed chicken bacon pizza! It's a LOT of pizza though lol.
I know right. I guarantee it he will love the supreme.
@@Batman-jm7np Everyone needs to know where he stands on pineapple on pizza.
That ain’t Pizza. Just too much...typical American Palate! 🤨
You are both a joy to watch - when it comes to pizza, it is very much an individual choice - - - plus location in the U.S is a definite factor. Here in central New Jersey we are blessed with individual "pizzerias" that are privately (usually family) owned. There are still the pizza "chains" that you were trying however, the "pizzerias" are in a class by itself with a potentially really diverse menu. You can have a try between NYC vs Chicago pizza however, to me Central and North Jersey are in a class by itself! - but that's just me! Enjoy your journey of taste testing and experiencing new things in the U.S.
Praying for peace in the world and that Cuba rises to the new heights and opportunities her people deserve.
The one people always seem to forget is the New Haven style "Apizza" pronounced "Ah-pezz"
I'm in Central Jersey as well. Lived in North Jersey most of my life. Local pizza places are so much better than places like Domino's, Pizza Hut, Little Caesar's, etc. That stuff is garbage compared to the pizza you can get here.
English has dramatically improved since the beginning!!!! Kudos guys love the videos keep em coming.💙
Yoel's English is really improving quickly.
I know people generally hate ads, but i love that hello fresh is a sponsor now! I can't believe more companies aren't willing to be a sponsor for you guys due to the politics. Yoel's is starting his American dream, if i owned a company, I'd be lining up to support you guys!
So fun to try one of our favorite american foods! Time to diet for about a week after this video 😂
Yeah I never thought about how Hello Fresh and such sub box services actually cut down on food waste. They still ship in HORRIBLE non-recyclable coolant containers that includes chemical waste and such BUT hey it's give and take? I don't know. Anyway I never thought about it that way ^.^
Food is not politics food is love.
i love how editing and shots are getting better and better haha
Omg thank you so much. You have no idea how much that means to me. I spend hours and hours editing. 🥹🥹 Mari
Americans have many famous, good Pizza chains that vary by state or region, however, depending on where you grew up, locally, usually Italian family-owned businesses hold a special place in my heart.
When you travel to New York you will have to do this all over again as there is NO pizza in the world like New York!!!!! Love you guys!
Exactly
Where I live we have three pizza places, domino’s, papa John and Pizza Hut. Many years ago we had the pleasure of having an Italian family they came from Chicago and they opened up their restaurant here and it was so good spaghetti, garlic bread, pizza, and other dishes and the wife was Hispanic and she added a spicy touch to some of the pizza dishes ummm good
When you said Chicago instantly I thought about deep dish pizza. They should try too.
Again, I love watching all of Yoel's firsts in America. You two are an adorable couple.
Mari has a good palate to tell difference with the cheese to sauce ratio. Unfortunately you guys reviewed corporate chain pizza. Find a mom and pop pizzeria in your local area, you guys will notice the difference in quality.
My Mom told me a story that when she was a kid back in the 1950s her Aunt came to America from Poland. One of the first things the family did when she got here was ordered pizza. Everyone grabbed a slice and started eating. She looked around at everyone eating their pizza and stretching the hot mozzarella and said in Polish "Co to jest? Struna?" (Which means "What is this? String?) She had never seen pizza before and didn't understand that it was cheese. 70 years later this story still lives on. Sometimes these small moments are truly magical. Cherish them.
As a scientist, I was hoping you had a control pizza from an Italian restaurant (off camera is fine) then proceeded to try the franchise pizzas. Still, you both are doing a fantastic job and I’ve enjoyed every minute!
To be fair, they were trying _American_ pizza, not traditional Italian pizza. As well, they were trying famous brands that the majority of viewers would be familiar with.
For local non-chain pizza, they would need recommendations first.
One of the things that I've discovered about American pizza, even the ones that come from well known pizzerias, is that once it gets home and had cooled a bit, there's a little 'something' that seems lacking. But, I've found that by putting it into a toaster oven for a few minutes, not only is the pizza reheated, but the bread on the bottom becomes crispier and the ingredients on top of the slice becomes 'snappier' with better texture. This is especially evident with leftover pizza that's been in the refrigerator. I find that the pizza is even better than having it fresh from the oven.
Being a Chicago transplant I still favor the Chicago Deep Dish. I grew up thinking the deep dish is a meal, the thin crust is a snack. Both good as long as they stick to the normal Italian ingredients .
Thanks for sharing!!
Yoel. Great job learning English. I had no problem understanding you. You're owning it!
I've found over the years that as a rule local home owned pizza shops are better than large corporate shops
hello yoel and mari. I am glad that you had a good time sampling all the different brands of pizza.
I visited Havana January of 2018 and me and my bestfriend had a day where we didnt want to go out and decided to order pizza to our airbnb. We got the pizza and were…….. pretty stunned. It was exactly as they showed you in this video. After that day my friend and I knew to just eat local cuisine.🥴
I am SOOOOO glad y'all got a sponsor!! love Yoels reactions. keep it up guys!!!
We usually get our pizzas from one of the local pizza joints not the chains or we do homemade from scratch. Those do look pretty good though! 🍕🍕🍕
Homemade from scratch is tough, even with a pizza stone or steel. It's ok, but let's not pretend it is on par with even medium tier wood fired restaurant pizza.
@@fshn4x4
Actually, homemade pizza is real easy. I use a 15 minute dough recipe. The dough is very forgiving. Find a good jarred sauce and toppings and bingo, pizza in about the same time as delivery.
Cooking on parchment paper makes cleanup a breeze.
@@fshn4x4 Not pretending, Homemade done right is as good as any restaurant. well, mine are.
@@iamjustducky7879 yep homemade dough is a snap and fun too.
@@manxkin
I agree!!!
We put our pizza on our pellet grill. Omg!!
The smoky taste is over-the-top!😋
Yoel your english has gotten so good ! Thank you for learning our language and trying to communicate with us natively
thank man
I had Dominoes and Pizza Hut a lot back in college. I preferred Pizza Hut for the buttery crust. Being near NYC now though, there is nothing that compares to a small local pizza shop especially if you can actually make it into the city. (Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza comes close.)
We have a small pizza house near us. (not a chain outfit) They make New York style pizza with thin crusts and the top is covered with toppings of your choice. They are fantastic!
You have to get a pan pizza when you go to Pizza Hut(preferably with white/parmesan sauce instead of tomato sauce), their regular crust has basically turned into thin crust
A sausage, sweet red onion, black olives, and extra cheese....yum
The pan pizzas are trash too. They were great back in 80s
Great editing Mari. Bravo!!
And bravo to you both for sitting there faking that cold pizza from a chain restaurant tastes good, especially Hungry Howie's and Little "Squeezers". Uggh. LOL . Keep the videos coming. Would love an update on your daily life (where you both work, hobbies Yoel has picked up living in the U.S., etc). Yoel, your English is improving so so so much! Cheers from San Diego.
Thanks so much Jen!!!!
Papa John’s is probably my favorite. I know a lot of people dislike it but I think it really depends on what store you order it from. Mine always gets my order right! I like extra sauce, peppers and the spicy garlic butter dipping sauce 😋
Being born in Germany and being raised in San Angelo Texas it's amazing to see stuff like this! Love yall!
Growing up Round Table was a staple in my house as it was one of the best chains in my neighborhood, along with BJ's and Numero Uno.
However, there are so many Italians that have immigrated to so many parts of the country, finding good pizza is usually just tracking down the local mom and pop.
I real enjoy these video seeing Joel's reaction to food we take for granted.
He should try to Chicago deep dish pizza
I’m so happy his English has gotten so good!!!
I wonder how many people looked up the translation for "papayon" after this...
I did, but I couldn't find anything dirty.
🙋🏽♀️ And found it on Reddit 🤣
@@stephwells215 So tell us what it means.
Papa John’s BBQ Chicken pizza w Bacon, red onion, & BBQ sauce instead of the tomato sauce. It’s AMAZING!!!
gotta try a traditional Sunday dinner, roast beef (preferably prime rib medium) mashed potatoes and gravy, steamed green beans (finish in pot on stove with butter and garlic), and some Yorkshire pudding.
never had Yorkshire pudding!!! Texas, tons of other dishes
Lol…never had any of that as “traditional Sunday dinner”..My family is Italian, every Sunday we have macaroni (pasta) with meat/bread/salad ..then coffee and cake, never even tried Yorkshire pudding-i don’t think I ever even saw it.
Yorkshire pudding? That’s British, not American.
@@katw3070 did I mention America?
@@trashpanda2312 Well, Trash, considering that their videos are focused on food they want to try in the USA, rather than the UK, Yorkshire pudding is not well known here. Why are you offended?
I always recommend people try food at the place when it is just made, it makes a huuuge difference too
I look forward to each of your new adventures! This was awesome. Love to you both and thank you for sharing your experiences with us. Whoever doing your editing is great at it!
Time for Joel to go to a restaurant for Mexican food! Joel’s English is getting so GOOD! Keep it up, amigo.
Congrats on the sponsorship! That's so good for you both and your channel! I love your new approach with your editing, very fun! Its great seeing this channel grow so much since I first began watching months and months ago. I love it!
Thanks so much!!
His reaction is still priceless. I'm partial to Papa John's because my son is a supervisor here at Papa John's 🤩
cold pizza and warm beer. Breakfast of Champions!
I've never ever heard of hungry Howie. I'm in Oregon. I love little Caesars. The meal deal deep dish pizza is so much better then the original crust
A man left Cuba in 1961 & founded one of the largest privately owned Pizza Hut franchises in the world. He owned the Pizza Hut I worked at & many others around the world. He passed away in Florida in 2007.
I can only recommend that you explore the possibilities of getting a pizza from New Jersey, specifically from Jersey City. Better than NYC collectively. Razza Pizza being the Best. But In NYC definitely go to Brooklyn for Pizza and of course bagels
Going to Pizza Hut in the 80s as a kid on a Friday night was Heaven on Earth…used to have a big fireplace in the middle and those red cups were iconic…I have a cupboard full of them…my mom “borrowed “ them back in the day…
Here's an idea for a video. Try different brands of Ice Cream. I would go for the popular flavors like Vanilla, Chocolate, Mint-Chocolate Chip, Cookie Dough, Butter Pecan, Strawberry, & Rocky Road (Just to name a few flavors). 😊
Peach, blackberry, tin roof sundae, moose tracks... ;)
Hola, i just discovered your channel this weekend when i was searching for videos about Cuba.I was trying to show my girlfriend that the Cuban people cannot just go to a store or restaurant,those are for the tourists. I love seeing Yoel's reaction to new things in America, is there anything he doesn't like about being here? Or food he doesn't like? i love your channel and please keep it going,also I think it would be awesome for Yoel to tell some stories about daily life in Cuba. My step mother is Cuban and i thought it was very cool to learn about life in Cuba ,maybe other people would enjoy learning too. Oh yeah i live in South Florida near Miami and was curious, what does Yoel think about American/Cuban food? thanks and please keep the videos coming!
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I love Papa John's garlic butter is the bomb!! However, price wise, Little Caesar's is the only way we go. We get 2 bacon and pepperoni pizzas and their Italian cheesy bread for under $20. And the bacon they use is SO good 😋 😋 😋 😋
You two need to hit a pizza buffet. Let him try supreme, chicken bacon ranch, three cheese burger, Mexican, taco, meat lovers, veggie lovers, pineapple and Canadian bacon, apple, cherry, Mac & cheese pizza, and one of my personal favorites, spinach pizza, its delicious.
Please take him to Chicago for authentic deep dish pizza. Or maybe there an Uno's close to you. Not nearly the same but definitely better than these. Or maybe a local New York style pizza place. Oh and chicken wings need to be on the list too please!!!! But Pizza Hut has to be deep dish for me... 💖
Not sure how authentic Giodarno's is, which I've had before in Chicago, but they've expanded to a few cities in the U.S.
Chicago Pizza is a casserole, not a pizza.
@@burntwic1 pizza pie
Chicago style is not pizza
@@burntwic1 😂 deep dish is for people who love their belly rolls.
IF ANYTHING THIS CHANNEL PROVES YOEL HAS THE AVERAGE AMERICAN TASTE IN BASICALLY EVERY FOOD. ALWAYS FUNNY WHEN HE LIKES THE CHEAP STUFF LIKE I DO.
Little Ceaser's gets an 8? Oh Yoel, we have to work on your taste buds 😉
Right?!
Nooooo, Little Caesar's is just NOT good!
Thank You both for being AWESOME.
Omg I literally just had a big meal and this video is already making me hungry 😂 😋 😩
I love the food videos… we all eat… and everyone is curious what you will prefer the most. Do more!!!
Idk if Yoel drinks beer but if he does it would be fun to see him try various types of American beer, not just brands but styles too, lager, IPA, stout, porter, etc
I'm happy you guys are picking up sponsors now!
thank
Technically, if the ingredients don't start frozen can it really be called "fast food"? I currently work for dominos and NONE of their ingredients are frozen, and they hand stretch their own dough. Yes, it's fresh made and their ovens are fast, so it is fast service, but it's not frozen or greasy "fast food".
I worked at Dominoes and my favorite crust is the pre made thin crust. It’s crispy like a cracker.
Two places you need to visit are The Wiener's Circle in Chicago and the original Primanti Brothers in Pittsburgh's Strip District.
The Wiener's Citcle will insult you with vulgarity you wouldn't hear from a platoon of US Marines, but it's all in fun, and the do it only at night.
The Primanti Brothers "sammitch" is piled high with fries and Cole slaw on the "sammitch". The original Primanti Brothers ("Purmannys") was open24 hours so truckers making produce deliveries could eat at anytime, as thee was a big Pennsylvania Railroad produce terminal nearby.
Both are worth the trip.
Here in Connecticut we have something called a hot oil Pizza. It has a very thin crispy crust and is very spicy.
Cooked pizza is great hiking and camping food. It has the carbs for energy and the protein for muscle repair. It's dense and cheap. Vacuum seal large pieces and you're good to go.
Totally agree!
In order to become a real American, Yoel needs to sprinkle crushed red pepper and parmesan cheese on his pizza slices. These seasonings will definitely improve the taste of any pie.
Yes, go to a pizza buffet to try different kinds of pizza!!!
From here in Los Angeles (I am from Puerto Rico, originally - and then Florida!) -- I love you guys and your videos! Ustedes son bien "cool"!
Yoel your English is getting so good. I'm so happy to see you're getting sponsors. Thank you for sharing your journey. Keep it up 🤩
That's a great intro to pizza, now you have to look for the little solo shops that make fresh dough and better toppings. It's a whole different experience.
When you come to NYC, then you have to try pizza!!
My 2 favorite pizzas are from Mountain Mikes and Round Table , I like pepperoni but will always go for Combination pizza first
I started watching you two a short while ago and his English is very good.
I like Round Table the most for chain pizza places.
Love you both!!!!!
FREE CUBA!!!!!
I feel that the little New York family owned Pizza places are amazing and much better than any chain place.
Pizza is something my partner and l occasionally enjoy. We tend to gravitate toward pizza without meat or dairy cheese however if you like those toppings that's about personal choice.
In the US there are far fewer restrictions than Europe and other parts of the world about what additives or preservative are in the food there.
If l went to the US, 'THAT' is something l definitely would have concerns about.
Enjoyed you guys enjoying something else.
Have a great day guys.
Yoel!! Your English!!!! You are moving ahead sooooo quickly. Congratulations on your massive improvement!!!
Yes! Thank you!
"Hello Fresh" sponsoring America, way to go!
It was pretty bomb. And now we’re customers. 🙂
I love how much you are improving on your English Yoel. Good job... Way to go... 🍕 pizza yummy
I was just thinking about you guys this morning and I hadn’t watched a new video of yours in a while. And today is about Pizza? You should try other styles like Chicago, Detroit, New York and St. Louis style, even if not for the channel.
If you like Crispi pizza like Mari, I suggest having a skillet with a lid… heat the pan with the lid on it over high heat for a couple of minutes… put pizza to reheat or crisp up into the pan and reduce the heat to low or medium low… on my stove it usually takes 5-9 minutes in this small oven you have created.
Check the bottom for the doneness you want… oh, and a little dark is usually ok and you don’t even taste it as burnt… just crispi… I like mine a dark brown to black in places. Times and your preferences vary.
This gives the crust a nice crisp, and the toppings are hot and gooey.
Toaster ovens and Air Fryers also work OK… think little ovens.
No mater, the pizza, and consider add on toppings parmagian cheese, banana pepper rings, pepper flakes, buffalo sauce (Franks is great), dip pizza in ranch dressing or marinara, etc.
Leftover cold pizza is one of my favorites!
"6 pizza brands that Americans all know and love..."
In NJ, all six of those are considered capital offenses.
Yoel should do a Hungary Howie’s pizza commercial!
The trick to hungry howies is getting it with the flavored crust. Butter cheese is my favorite. You also want to get the 3 cheese version instead of the regular. The result is amazing. If you want to take things up and extra notch you should melt some butter and drizzle it across the pizza. They have a garlic butter you can get which is great for both dipping and just putting on the pizza. The result is absolutely amazing. A good side item is the 3 cheese howie bread which is the cocaine of appetizers. It can become very addictive once you have gotten a fresh one.
I hope you expanded Yoel's pizza experience while you were in NYC.
NYC pizza was nice
Great editing AND a sponsor ?!?!? You guys are moving UP !!!! Keep'em coming !!
I'm from the Boston area and we eat pizza mainly from local private owned pizza/submarine sandwich shops. Much better than national chains. There is a local Northeast chain called Papa Gino's which is very good.
Hello Fresh is such a great sponsor for you guys, one of the few times I didn't skip the ad, I hope they stick around for you.
Wow, thank you!
Love watching y'all try new foods.. Now y'all will be eating cold pizza for weeks.. Can't wait to see what comes next.
I agree with Yoel . . .
Hungry Howies with flavored crusts will always get my vote.
God, it's early in the morning but now you have made me fixated on pizza. Love you guys.
Homemade pizza with homemade dough is the best, give it a try! It’s actually not all that hard to do: put 1 packet of yeast and a pinch of brown sugar into 2 cups warm (about 90 to 100 degrees F) water and let it sit a few minutes. While the yeast is waking up, mix six cups of flour with a pinch of salt in a big bowl. Make a little crater in the middle of the flour and add the water-yeast mixture. Work the flour into the water until you form a ball of dough (if you have a stand mixer with a dough hook, use it - it makes this a lot easier). Turn it out onto a well-floured surface and knead for a few minutes. Then, coat the inside of a large bowl with olive oil, place your dough in the bowl and roll it around to coat it with the oil. Cover the bowl with some plastic wrap and then a dish towel and let it rise for a couple of hours at room temperature; it should double (or more) in size. Turn the dough out and separate it into three equally sized pieces and roll each into a nice, round ball. Each ball will make one large pizza. You can freeze unused portions for later use.
To make the pizza: Preheat your oven to 500 Degrees F (I like to cook pizza at a high temperature). Grease a pizza pan or a large baking sheet with Crisco or similar shortening. Stretch out the dough on a well floured surface and then place it into the pan (this takes a little practice). Add your sauce first, coat the pizza evenly with as much sauce as you like. Then, add oregano, garlic powder, and basil. If you are making plain cheese pizza with the traditional shredded mozzarella, drizzle a little olive oil over the pizza. It you are using fresh mozzarella and/or pepperoni, skip the oil as each of these has enough fat of its own. Next, put a generous layer of grated Parmesan on top. Finally, add your mozzarella and top with whatever meat and/or vegetables you like. Place the pizza on the bottom rack of your oven if you prefer a crispy pizza. It will take about 15 to 18 minutes to cook, but start to check on it after 10 to 12 minutes to ensure you don’t burn it on the bottom (use a spatula to peek at the bottom to see if you get the right color). If the top cooks too quickly before the bottom is crispy, place a piece of foil on the rack above your pizza to make a little heat shield to prevent the cheese from cooking too fast. When it’s done, slide it onto a cutting board, wait a minute or to for it to cool just a little, and cut it into slices. Enjoy!
My favorite pizza as of late is PaPa Murphey's Chicken Bacon Artichoke Delite. We just call it "grown up" pizza. Creamy garlic sauce with chicken, crumbled bacon, artichoke hearts, spinach, parmesan cheese and herbs. It's take and bake so it is hot from your oven.