Aaron Landry 🐱🍕
@s4xton.com
Digital nomad eating the world’s best pizza and taking thousands of cat photos. Minnesota expat. Let’s get pizza!
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Bean got cat food delivered in a cardboard box the other week and it has been her fave box ever since.
November 18, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Bean got cat food delivered in a cardboard box the other week and it has been her fave box ever since.
Got takeaway from Canotto Pizza's location in a ghost kitchen in an industrial area in East Kilbride, Scotland. A long journey via train, bus, and walking past Scotland's Coca-Cola bottling facility and automotive repair shops. In 2024, the Times said this was one of the top 50 pizzas in the UK.
November 18, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Got takeaway from Canotto Pizza's location in a ghost kitchen in an industrial area in East Kilbride, Scotland. A long journey via train, bus, and walking past Scotland's Coca-Cola bottling facility and automotive repair shops. In 2024, the Times said this was one of the top 50 pizzas in the UK.
Pizza Pilgrims has over two dozen locations in the UK; I stopped by their Edinburgh spot. Bustling, full of tourists, and some of the most hurried staff I've seen in the country. Ordered one with basil pesto, burrata, tomatoes, and olive oil. Salty and dry; the burrata was a nice dip. Actually good.
November 15, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Pizza Pilgrims has over two dozen locations in the UK; I stopped by their Edinburgh spot. Bustling, full of tourists, and some of the most hurried staff I've seen in the country. Ordered one with basil pesto, burrata, tomatoes, and olive oil. Salty and dry; the burrata was a nice dip. Actually good.
Tower Cat Misha walked around and greeted every guest who came by. Absolutely worth the trip to McCaig’s Tower.
November 14, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Tower Cat Misha walked around and greeted every guest who came by. Absolutely worth the trip to McCaig’s Tower.
The view from McCaig’s Tower in Oban, Scotland is nice, but Misha, the “Tower Cat”, is stunning.
November 14, 2025 at 12:15 AM
The view from McCaig’s Tower in Oban, Scotland is nice, but Misha, the “Tower Cat”, is stunning.
Piazza in Oban, Scotland is less of an actual square, but right on Oban Bay in the Sound of Kerrera. This is in Scotland's "Seafood Capital", but I opted for some greens. Mozzarella, sliced tomatoes, parmesan, and rocket.
November 13, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Piazza in Oban, Scotland is less of an actual square, but right on Oban Bay in the Sound of Kerrera. This is in Scotland's "Seafood Capital", but I opted for some greens. Mozzarella, sliced tomatoes, parmesan, and rocket.
That's Amore, a neighbourhood pizzeria in Northfield, Edinburgh, opened about a year ago. Still looks brand new.
November 13, 2025 at 9:10 AM
That's Amore, a neighbourhood pizzeria in Northfield, Edinburgh, opened about a year ago. Still looks brand new.
Pizzeria 1926 in Edinburgh is both a Vera Pizza Napoletana-certified pizzeria and seemingly a tribute to footballer Diego Maradona. I ordered the "Marin 16" with loads of buffalo mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, basil, and olive oil. Neapolitan crust to the book, which is never not satisfying.
November 12, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Pizzeria 1926 in Edinburgh is both a Vera Pizza Napoletana-certified pizzeria and seemingly a tribute to footballer Diego Maradona. I ordered the "Marin 16" with loads of buffalo mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, basil, and olive oil. Neapolitan crust to the book, which is never not satisfying.
Pizza Punks in Glasgow: punk can be garish, loud, and aggressive, and these pizzas fit the description. A decent crust with unbalanced flavours that test the limits of rich and extreme. You might like it in the way some live music can test your eardrums. Overall, heavy and wet. But an experience.
November 8, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Pizza Punks in Glasgow: punk can be garish, loud, and aggressive, and these pizzas fit the description. A decent crust with unbalanced flavours that test the limits of rich and extreme. You might like it in the way some live music can test your eardrums. Overall, heavy and wet. But an experience.
Errol's Hot Pizza in Glasgow: unassuming high-tier crust with crispy edges and slices that hold whilst being very thin. I got the namesake "The Errol" pie that adds bits of guindillas for a punctuated spice, thin salami slices, and just enough Gorgonzola for underlying salty notes. Excellent pizza.
November 6, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Errol's Hot Pizza in Glasgow: unassuming high-tier crust with crispy edges and slices that hold whilst being very thin. I got the namesake "The Errol" pie that adds bits of guindillas for a punctuated spice, thin salami slices, and just enough Gorgonzola for underlying salty notes. Excellent pizza.
Mr Wood Fire operates out of a Chevy with California plates, steps from the University of Edinburgh. Super friendly guy with classic pies.
November 6, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Mr Wood Fire operates out of a Chevy with California plates, steps from the University of Edinburgh. Super friendly guy with classic pies.
Origano Cafe & Pizzeria in Leith is cute, and probably the cosiest pizzeria I've been to in Edinburgh. And delightful staff.
November 2, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Origano Cafe & Pizzeria in Leith is cute, and probably the cosiest pizzeria I've been to in Edinburgh. And delightful staff.
Had a nice walk through Edinburgh today.
October 28, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Had a nice walk through Edinburgh today.
I received a Kinder Surprise egg as a gift, and Bean was extremely interested in it. I quickly ate the chocolate, replaced the toy with a 5p coin in the inner capsule, and now it's her favourite toy! 😹
October 28, 2025 at 11:07 PM
I received a Kinder Surprise egg as a gift, and Bean was extremely interested in it. I quickly ate the chocolate, replaced the toy with a 5p coin in the inner capsule, and now it's her favourite toy! 😹
Locale, in Marchmont, Edinburgh: solid Neapolitan style. This one with spinach, fior di latte mozzarella, semi sun-dried tomatoes, ricotta, and caramelised onions. Very personable owner, Georgi, who also took a photo of this pizza, and we spent a ton of time chatting about the industry.
October 28, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Locale, in Marchmont, Edinburgh: solid Neapolitan style. This one with spinach, fior di latte mozzarella, semi sun-dried tomatoes, ricotta, and caramelised onions. Very personable owner, Georgi, who also took a photo of this pizza, and we spent a ton of time chatting about the industry.
At Edinburgh's Pizza Geeks, choosing between gaming, film, and comic-themed pies, I got "The Fantastic Four": garlic rosemary oil base, fior di latte cheese, blue cheese, goats cheese, and Grana Padano. Not a wide range of superpower abilities or personalities, but the team up completed the mission.
October 28, 2025 at 11:05 AM
At Edinburgh's Pizza Geeks, choosing between gaming, film, and comic-themed pies, I got "The Fantastic Four": garlic rosemary oil base, fior di latte cheese, blue cheese, goats cheese, and Grana Padano. Not a wide range of superpower abilities or personalities, but the team up completed the mission.
Bean doesn't care that daylight saving time is over.
October 26, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Bean doesn't care that daylight saving time is over.
Teglia Pizza in Glasgow: great Roman-style pizza al taglio. Nabbed two slices: potato with oregano, rosemary, and salt; and one with leeks, atop of mozzarella, scamorza, and Taleggio. Crust is almost like a thin focaccia, the ingredients are fresh and hearty, edging close to overabundance. Love it.
October 25, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Teglia Pizza in Glasgow: great Roman-style pizza al taglio. Nabbed two slices: potato with oregano, rosemary, and salt; and one with leeks, atop of mozzarella, scamorza, and Taleggio. Crust is almost like a thin focaccia, the ingredients are fresh and hearty, edging close to overabundance. Love it.
I was almost alone at The Boathouse in Edinburgh, looking out at Portobello Beach on this cold, rainy, late October day, thinking how much busier this place must be in the summer. And I had this pizza.
October 24, 2025 at 12:43 PM
I was almost alone at The Boathouse in Edinburgh, looking out at Portobello Beach on this cold, rainy, late October day, thinking how much busier this place must be in the summer. And I had this pizza.
Pala in Leith Edinburgh, opened months ago, serves authentic Roman-style slices. On my visit, it seemed to be a magnet for people speaking Italian. I nabbed a slice with potato, garlic, and Taleggio; and one with prosciutto, ricotta, and cherry tomato. Crispy crust, top notch ingredients. Stellar.
October 24, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Pala in Leith Edinburgh, opened months ago, serves authentic Roman-style slices. On my visit, it seemed to be a magnet for people speaking Italian. I nabbed a slice with potato, garlic, and Taleggio; and one with prosciutto, ricotta, and cherry tomato. Crispy crust, top notch ingredients. Stellar.
Wonderful pizza at Matto in Meadowbank, Edinburgh. This one had a white base, with mozzarella, goat, Gorgonzola, Taleggio, Parmesan, black pepper, and basil. Salty, and surprisingly light crust. Excellent lunch.
October 23, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Wonderful pizza at Matto in Meadowbank, Edinburgh. This one had a white base, with mozzarella, goat, Gorgonzola, Taleggio, Parmesan, black pepper, and basil. Salty, and surprisingly light crust. Excellent lunch.
Bean is ready to sleep!
October 21, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Bean is ready to sleep!
Leith Edinburgh's Razzo Pizza Napoletana: higher-tier Neapolitan style, with crust that seemed perfectly to spec. Chewy with a crisp edge, and light. This pie, with smoked provola and black pepper, was like a margherita but with a sharper and earthier profile. Delicious.
October 21, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Leith Edinburgh's Razzo Pizza Napoletana: higher-tier Neapolitan style, with crust that seemed perfectly to spec. Chewy with a crisp edge, and light. This pie, with smoked provola and black pepper, was like a margherita but with a sharper and earthier profile. Delicious.
Civerinos's Portobello location is great, with seating on the seaside. Sadly, the nice finishing cheese couldn't cover up the fact these slices had most of their flavour taken out by being reheated too long. Even the edges were charred, and not in the good way. Might opt for a fresh pie next time.
October 21, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Civerinos's Portobello location is great, with seating on the seaside. Sadly, the nice finishing cheese couldn't cover up the fact these slices had most of their flavour taken out by being reheated too long. Even the edges were charred, and not in the good way. Might opt for a fresh pie next time.
Piotsa in Stirling, Scotland opened in May, and is already having a great start. Petra 3 flour; 48+ hour ferment. I dug the "Margherita+", taking the classic plus cherry tomatoes, basil oil, and sea salt. The prosciutto, rocket, and Parmigiano Reggiano was well-proportioned. Really great pizzas.
October 19, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Piotsa in Stirling, Scotland opened in May, and is already having a great start. Petra 3 flour; 48+ hour ferment. I dug the "Margherita+", taking the classic plus cherry tomatoes, basil oil, and sea salt. The prosciutto, rocket, and Parmigiano Reggiano was well-proportioned. Really great pizzas.