Los Angeles Pizza…

…is not necessarily a contradiction in terms.

The vastly overwhelming majority of what is here is, admittedly, barely edible, and in some cases downright disgusting, but there are three places in three areas of the city where I’ve found something to keep down.

The first place could be on any corner in any town in New Jersey, Eastern PA or Southern NY. It’s called Village Pizza and it’s in downtown Larchmont. The pies are 16″, made with high-quality dry mozzarella and are an excellent example of how good [American pizza](http://omnivorousfish.com/node/334) can be. It’s a thin but bready crust, at once crispy and chewy, imminently foldable and delicious.

The sauce is a little flat, but salt is always a matter of taste. I give it 4 stars out of 5 for an American pie.

Village Pizza
131 N. Larchmont @ Beverly Blvd.
Phone: 323-465-5566

They have a Hollywood location, but I can’t vouch for it. Maybe this week…