Piada a new street food chain in Ohio?

Re:Piada a new street food chain in Ohio? (Bonk)

Fri, 21 Dec 2012 19:45:04 GMT

We tried Piada on Lane last week and both liked it a lot.

I was going to do chicken but the Italian sausage looked great, and after they let me sample it I went with that.

We got one pepperoni Piada stick and one artichoke and ate half of each, and I thought they were both excellent.

I think I'd do a bowl next time, because the bread was a hair overdone for my liking.

With two drinks our bill was $22, but it was two meals for my wife and I finished mine but I have no idea how. It was enormous.

According to their menu, they're expanding to Cleveland and Cincinnati soon. I'll definitely be a regular.

Re:Piada a new street food chain in Ohio? (Rabkin)

Sun, 16 Sep 2012 22:48:01 GMT

Tampico

Michael Hoffman

Tampico

Michael Hoffman

Capellini, or Angel Hair, is very good when used with a light, fresh sauce -- especially one that is uncooked. But it is very difficult for most people to cook properly. It is my least favorite pasta.

I wish Piada would present their piadini the way it is done in Italy -- folded over the contents rather than burrito-like.

Tell us more O Great One about your Piadini experiences in Italy.

No. But thank you for using my proper title.

Mikey were you eating it while Boar Hunting?
You remind me of the Great Commander McBragg.
http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=DRWgDytn2Xo&vq=medium#t=15

I'd just like to say that I both heartily enjoy and fully endorse this post.

Re:Piada a new street food chain in Ohio? (bosco lover)

Tue, 11 Sep 2012 21:06:54 GMT

I ate at Piada last week when i was in Gahanna. My niece likes it so I gave it a shot. similar set up as Chipotle but the line moves slower. Everyone seemed to be getting the pasta bowls, which looked like a HUGE amount of food, but we went for a grilled salmon piada split for 2 people and it was still pretty filling. I liked the place, the number of veggie add ons was impressive-I went for arugula, artichoke hearts and a few others i don't recall. As "fast casual" goes it was enjoyable and fresh. I'd probably go again if I was in the area. It's kind of expensive but big enough to split a meal, and the music was bad and loud, but maybe I'm just geting old and cranky

Re:Piada a new street food chain in Ohio? (Michael Hoffman)

Thu, 16 Aug 2012 18:12:19 GMT

You left out Ocean Prime, Cameron Mitchell's entry into the Phoenix area seafood scene. It's a bit pricey, too.

Re:Piada a new street food chain in Ohio? (Foodbme)

Thu, 16 Aug 2012 17:50:43 GMT

Michael Hoffman

I seem to remember a New England seafood house in the Phoenix area a few years ago. The owners were from New England. I can't recall the name, but my daughter and her family used to eat there often.

I'm not aware of the place. I'll do some searching.
The Salt Cellar is probably the best place for seafood in the Valley. It's been here quite a while. It's all underground! http://saltcellarrestaurant.com/
It's a fun place with good food and good vibe! I recommend it.
Here's some others. All in Snottsdale! They're a little pricey:
http://www.eddiev.com/
http://www.mastrosrestaurants.com/
http://www.wildfishseafoodgrille.com/
http://www.taggiascottsdale.com/

Re:Piada a new street food chain in Ohio? (Michael Hoffman)

Thu, 16 Aug 2012 17:33:34 GMT

I seem to remember a New England seafood house in the Phoenix area a few years ago. The owners were from New England. I can't recall the name, but my daughter and her family used to eat there often.

Re:Piada a new street food chain in Ohio? (CCinNJ)

Thu, 16 Aug 2012 17:12:10 GMT

Chili Buns y'all

Re:Piada a new street food chain in Ohio? (Foodbme)

Thu, 16 Aug 2012 17:07:06 GMT

Michael Hoffman

Foodbme

Michael Hoffman

Foodbme

I think it's interesting that almost every other culture, besides America, has developed some sort of breadlike item to serve as a hand held wrap for some type of food. Tortillas, flat bread, crepes, pita, etc.

I must have missed it when Mexico left America. Not to mention when America left America to develop the hot dog holder.

Ah, but Michael, the hot dog holder, commonly referred to as a Bun, is somewhat of a single use device whereas things like tortillas & pitas have a variety of universal uses.
Historically speaking, I believe it was America leaving Mexico, either by force or purchase of the lands. Remember the Alamo!!!!

The hot dog holder a single-use device? Hardly. Have you ever heard of lobster rolls, clam rolls, scallop rolls and shrimp rolls?
Oh, historically, and geographically, Mexico is still part of America -- North America.

I suspected that would be your retort. I'm talking about nationwide, universally available product that's used by most of America every day. The Hot Dog in a bun does qualify.
Most Americans I'm sorry to say, don't have access or even know about the fruitful bounty of the sea found in the wonderful Seafood rolls of the N.E. Atlantic States.
I'm doing some consulting work with this lady and her mission is to bring Maine Lobsters and seafood to the barren desert that is AZ every winter. She operates in ME in the summer on an Island off the coast of ME. http://www.mainelobsterlady.com/

Re:Piada a new street food chain in Ohio? (Michael Hoffman)

Thu, 16 Aug 2012 16:51:37 GMT

Foodbme

Michael Hoffman

Foodbme

I think it's interesting that almost every other culture, besides America, has developed some sort of breadlike item to serve as a hand held wrap for some type of food. Tortillas, flat bread, crepes, pita, etc.

I must have missed it when Mexico left America. Not to mention when America left America to develop the hot dog holder.

Ah, but Michael, the hot dog holder, commonly referred to as a Bun, is somewhat of a single use device whereas things like tortillas & pitas have a variety of universal uses.
Historically speaking, I believe it was America leaving Mexico, either by force or purchase of the lands. Remember the Alamo!!!!

The hot dog holder a single-use device? Hardly. Have you ever heard of lobster rolls, clam rolls, scallop rolls and shrimp rolls?

Oh, historically, and geographically, Mexico is still part of America -- North America.

Re:Piada a new street food chain in Ohio? (CCinNJ)

Thu, 16 Aug 2012 16:13:10 GMT

The hot dog bun is American.

There's a place called Piada NYC that's been around for years...

http://midtownlunch.com/2...quesadilla/#more-11141

Re:Piada a new street food chain in Ohio? (Foodbme)

Thu, 16 Aug 2012 16:13:01 GMT

Michael Hoffman

Foodbme

I think it's interesting that almost every other culture, besides America, has developed some sort of breadlike item to serve as a hand held wrap for some type of food. Tortillas, flat bread, crepes, pita, etc.

I must have missed it when Mexico left America. Not to mention when America left America to develop the hot dog holder.

Ah, but Michael, the hot dog holder, commonly referred to as a Bun, is somewhat of a single use device whereas things like tortillas & pitas have a variety of universal uses.
Historically speaking, I believe it was America leaving Mexico, either by force or purchase of the lands. Remember the Alamo!!!!

Re:Piada a new street food chain in Ohio? (Foodbme)

Thu, 16 Aug 2012 16:03:01 GMT

CCinNJ

Frybread is Native American.

True, but it was never adopted for widespread use.
BTW, I LOVE frybread!

Re:Piada a new street food chain in Ohio? (Michael Hoffman)

Thu, 16 Aug 2012 15:54:50 GMT

Foodbme

I think it's interesting that almost every other culture, besides America, has developed some sort of breadlike item to serve as a hand held wrap for some type of food. Tortillas, flat bread, crepes, pita, etc.

I must have missed it when Mexico left America. Not to mention when America left America to develop the hot dog holder.

Re:Piada a new street food chain in Ohio? (CCinNJ)

Thu, 16 Aug 2012 15:30:24 GMT

Frybread is Native American.

Re:Piada a new street food chain in Ohio? (Foodbme)

Thu, 16 Aug 2012 14:57:46 GMT

I think it's interesting that almost every other culture, besides America, has developed some sort of breadlike item to serve as a hand held wrap for some type of food. Tortillas, flat bread, crepes, pita, etc.

Re:Piada a new street food chain in Ohio? (joerogo)

Thu, 16 Aug 2012 08:29:24 GMT

I have only seen street vendors doing crepes with nutella, folding like a burrito.

But, I just googled piadini, they are typical of the Emilia-Romagna Region. I have never been that far north.

Re:Piada a new street food chain in Ohio? (Michael Hoffman)

Thu, 16 Aug 2012 08:13:33 GMT

joerogo

Never saw anything like this in Italy. To me, it looks like an american invention.

The assembly line thing -- like Chipotle -- is American. But the street food idea -- the piadini -- is about as Italy Italian as you can get.

Re:Piada a new street food chain in Ohio? (joerogo)

Thu, 16 Aug 2012 06:56:07 GMT

Never saw anything like this in Italy. To me, it looks like an american invention.

Re:Piada a new street food chain in Ohio? (Foodbme)

Thu, 16 Aug 2012 03:21:36 GMT

Tampico

The best ideas are usually found somewhere else. Looks like a clone. I wonder if Piada did the same thing?

I guess these types of places are common in Italy as Mr. Hoffman alludes to above. Someone brought the idea over with Pizza, Pommes Frites and Belgian Waffles. Oh, and I forgot, the frankfurter!

Re:Piada a new street food chain in Ohio? (Tampico)

Wed, 15 Aug 2012 18:54:58 GMT

The best ideas are usually found somewhere else. Looks like a clone. I wonder if Piada did the same thing?

Re:Piada a new street food chain in Ohio? (Foodbme)

Wed, 15 Aug 2012 18:20:39 GMT

This Just In!!!
Scottsdale is getting a Piadas-style Restaurant!
No, not the chain from Ohio but an independently operated one.
The name will be:
Pellini's Italian Grill
15425 N. Scottsdale Rd.
www.pelliniitalian.com
It's scheduled to open in October. It's owned and operated by a group of guys with extensive restaurant marketing & operations management experience. My guess is if this one's successful, you'll see other locations and possibly franchises popping up all over the place.
This may be the next big food fad concept to hit the food world!!!
http://www.azcentral.com/thingstodo/dining/articles/2012/07/13/20120713mark-motta-open-pellini-italian-eatery-october-near-kierland.html

Re:Piada a new street food chain in Ohio? (Tampico)

Wed, 15 Aug 2012 06:57:46 GMT

Foodbme

Tampico,
You haven't been on here long enough to know and understand the personalities and writing styles of the folks on this site. Until you know us better, I suggest you stuff the sarcasm

I assume stuff would be sarcasm.

Re:Piada a new street food chain in Ohio? (Foodbme)

Tue, 14 Aug 2012 18:10:08 GMT

Tampico,
You haven't been on here long enough to know and understand the personalities and writing styles of the folks on this site. Until you know us better, I suggest you stuff the sarcasm

Re:Piada a new street food chain in Ohio? (joerogo)

Tue, 14 Aug 2012 14:12:39 GMT

Tampico

Michael Hoffman

joerogo

Should we have a guessing contest for Tampico's real identity?

Can't be that retired guy whose better half is no more a doctor than he is.

Why are you people concerned with my identity? I have to tell you this is kind of creepy. Am I missing something? Why would you want to know who I am in the first place?

You just remind me of somebody who was a frequent poster on this site. No big deal, but you look just like him!

Re:Piada a new street food chain in Ohio? (Tampico)

Tue, 14 Aug 2012 11:23:59 GMT

Michael Hoffman

joerogo

Should we have a guessing contest for Tampico's real identity?

Can't be that retired guy whose better half is no more a doctor than he is.

Why are you people concerned with my identity? I have to tell you this is kind of creepy. Am I missing something? Why would you want to know who I am in the first place?

Re:Piada a new street food chain in Ohio? (Michael Hoffman)

Tue, 14 Aug 2012 10:56:19 GMT

joerogo

Should we have a guessing contest for Tampico's real identity?

Can't be that retired guy whose better half is no more a doctor than he is.

Re:Piada a new street food chain in Ohio? (carlton pierre)

Tue, 14 Aug 2012 08:35:51 GMT

Ok, children, back to the original post. I think it looks like somethiung that will catch on, and rather novel, and hey, another chain is born.

Re:Piada a new street food chain in Ohio? (joerogo)

Tue, 14 Aug 2012 07:13:48 GMT

Should we have a guessing contest for Tampico's real identity?

Re:Piada a new street food chain in Ohio? (Tampico)

Tue, 14 Aug 2012 07:10:28 GMT

Michael Hoffman

You seem to be laboring under the misapprehension that you are both clever and amusing. Pity.

I picture you as the self appointed Roadfood Rotund Thespian. The great traveler, well schooled, savior, kind of like a human book of knowledge.

Re:Piada a new street food chain in Ohio? (Michael Hoffman)

Tue, 14 Aug 2012 06:42:32 GMT

You seem to be laboring under the misapprehension that you are both clever and amusing. Pity.