Readers point way to Armenian pizza

Shirley Chapian is looking for Armenian pizza, and her fellow readers know where to find it.

"The best Armenian pizza is made fresh every day at Mike's Bakery" at 4110 S. Maryland Parkway, e-mailed Dean B. Pomerantz, who also recommended Mike's pastries and Armenian coffee. Mike's also was suggested by Mary Sherigan.

Pomerantz and Richard E. Semerjian suggested the Mediterranean Market, 6020 Spring Mountain Road, and Denelle Araujo Kevorkian suggested Andy's Specialty Market at 2101 S. Decatur Blvd. ...

For Bonnie Boyd, Cathy Bourne faxed that boiled peanuts can be found near the butcher department at 99 Ranch Market, 4155 Spring Mountain Road. And Allen Zorn said he buys raw peanuts from www.nutsite.com (or call 323-344-5265), then cooks them in a slow cooker for 17 to 19 hours with salt and water. Zorn added that they keep well in the freezer. ...

For Geoff Marsh, who is looking for pappadums, Elizabeth Jackson said they can be found in tandoori masala and yogurt-dill flavors at Trader Joe's. Tracey Brown also suggested Trader Joe's.

For the chutneys Marsh also is seeking, Dalene Ansara suggested The Samosa Factory, 4604 W. Sahara Ave. And for all things Indian, Swadeep Nigam suggested Bombay Bazaar, 4047 S. Maryland Parkway or 8530 W. Warm Springs Road; India Bazaar, 4160 W. Fort Apache Road; or New Indian Market, 4601 W. Sahara Ave. ...

For Skip Gardner, Eunice Carver said sorghum can be found at Whole Foods Market, 8855 W. Charleston Blvd. (there's another Whole Foods at 100 S. Green Valley Parkway in Henderson). Del Barry said it's processed in and around St. George, Utah, and the Arizona Strip, and can be found at grocery and health-food stores and some restaurants in that area. And Ann Gabriel suggested the Vermont Country Store at www.vermontcountry store.com, or call (802) 362-8460. ...

For Scott Kagan, Ron Lutz, owner of The Butcher Block, 7625 S. Rainbow Blvd., e-mailed that he carries escolar at times, depending on availability, and many other types of seafood. ...

And for James Crone, Jennifer Mann said Wise Cheese Waffies can be found at Bob's Eastside Deli, 2900 E. Patrick Lane. ...

Reader requests: Brown is looking for Minute Maid Light in either Guava Berry or Passionfruit flavors. ...

Elizabeth Eriksen is looking for a local source for Honey Crisp apples. ...

Donna Musgrave is looking for Thomas' Light Multigrain English Muffins. ...

Sherri Smith is looking for Nabisco Swiss Cheese Crackers. ...

Jim Hayes is looking for a local (west-side) source for San Francisco Pisano or Columbo Extra Sour French Bread. ...

Norma Adams is looking for a bakery that makes gluten-free bread. ...

Elizabeth Kovesi is looking for faro grain. ...

Marka Gallina is looking for corn-fed beef from a grocery or butcher shop. ...

John Messana is looking for peppers and artichokes marinated in oil. ...

And Dale Whalen is looking for Goose Island Honkers Ale from Chicago.

Readers?

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