Their Piece of the Pie

Our city may not have the Brooklyn-style pizza that inspires fevered debate on Chowhound, and we can’t claim to be the home of the deep-dish, either. But when you want the kind of oversized slices you have to fold in half to eat, loaded with simple, delicious toppings, head to the Pizza Place on Noriega. Childhood friends—and former Bostonians—Kevin Baryza (left) and David Ashin (right) toss pies that will make any Easterner homesick and any Californian a convert. Grab a stool beside the surfers and order the “Rotten Robby,” topped with sausage, mushrooms, pesto and jalapeños. Add a cheap pitcher of beer (PBR, natch) and an order of thick wedges of “buffalo” sweet potatoes served with tangy blue-cheese dip. Dinner is served.

The Pizza Place on Noriega 3901 Noriega St., 415-759-5752