The List
All Time Club Favorite Restaurants
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The Palm Midtown (New York, NY)
“The original, greatest of the greats….all-around superlative Parm…what all others are judged by… large portion size, excellent sauce coverage, perfect cheese to chicken ratio, subtle char, juicy…cozy atmosphere with extensive wine list…simply the best on a consistent basis.”
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Tomatina (Santa Rosa, CA)
“A new up and comer…piping hot, flavorable, thin, juicy…perfect char, powerful pasta combination….in the heart of Sonoma County wine country.”
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Original Joe’s (San Francisco, CA)
Top 5 Parm,…crispy breading, the right amount of char, solid sauce with bite…amazing ambiance, classic maroon padded booths, deep cocktails, super Pinot Noir pairing – a can’t miss in North Beach.”
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Petrarca (New York, NY)
“Number 2 in NYC after The Palm….scores high across all aspects of the Parm…warm atmosphere, good wine list in Tribeca.”
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Rossini’s (New York, NY)
“Home of the one and only ‘white’ Parm….excellent atmosphere with classic cocktails and a robust wine list…often a ‘go-to’ spot for Wealthies’ judging dinners/”
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Noodle’s Panini (Fort Lauderdale, FL)
“Homemade marinara sauce…crisp, juicy.….paired perfectly with fresh, also homemade, al-dente pasta for a terrific combination
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Club Lago (Chicago, IL)
“Northern Italian fare in a tavern setting since 1952….potential Chicago mob connections!...old school, classic Parm in a retro setting.”
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New Ho Won (Dumont, NJ)
“Unexpected classic from a Chinese takeout restaurant….crispy chicken stacked amid layers of slightly sweet red sauce and a blanket of charred cheese…delivered piping hot in 20 minutes for less than $15.”
