tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47594888421227891152024-03-04T21:43:55.790-08:0030 Ways to Cheese Pizza!This blog is the description of a yearlong project of tasting cheese Pizzas in Columbus OHIO.
margot connorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08766774360717208064noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4759488842122789115.post-4839659464563243122016-09-14T07:57:00.003-07:002016-09-14T07:57:59.064-07:00margot connorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08766774360717208064noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4759488842122789115.post-69602158695679421382016-09-14T07:57:00.000-07:002016-09-14T07:57:46.558-07:00Pizza #30 DonatosSunday Addie and Reagan were with us for dinner and we were in a hurry to eat so we went to the very closest pizza place to our home - Donatos. Donatos is a chain all around Columbus and there is one on Tamarack circle that we have been to a lot over the years.<br />
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This restaurant is big and has a lot of tables in it but does not have a wait staff. Instead you order your pizza at the counter. We ordered a large cheese pizza, an order of Asiago bread and fountain drinks all around.<br />
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As we sat down I notices that it had been upgraded since I had been there last. There was lots of seating in comfortable booths. I asked the girls to describe it to me and they said: "fake plants, kind of cold, smells like disinfectant, brick walls, many windows, cameras pointed on the customers, and lights are weird."<br />
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Actually the lights were interesting and I liked them - the shades were all collanders and it was very creative.<br />
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There is a room beside the dining area that we had often used to have meetings in for church. There were people there who had children who were literally running and screaming around the restaurant. We were the only people eating so it was a little disturbing. Reagan and Addie amused themselves with taking selfies:<br />
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I was very disappointed with the service - such as it was. The pizza came in the pizza box at least 5 minutes before the bread. She handed us paper plates. We had to go to the counter to get plastic forks and knives. (yes - I eat the first hot bites of pizza usually with a fork and knife!)<br />
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The pizza itself was good but a little greasy. After all the pizzas I have been trying this year, I found that Donatos was not as good as I remembered - or maybe my taste is becoming more "elevated." None of us like the bread very much - there was a funny flavor to the cheese.<br />
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So, the best part of Donatos for us now is that it is close to home. margot connorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08766774360717208064noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4759488842122789115.post-89358731947952868122016-09-10T15:22:00.001-07:002016-09-10T15:24:11.697-07:00Pizza # 29 CucinovaToday Chuck suggested that we try a pizza place that he had been to before and that he had a coupon for. So with a Prestige Dining Club Card in hand we drove to Sumeno's Italian Restaurant on Sawmill. And found out that it is no more! Apparently Chuck liked it - but not everyone else.<br />
So I suggested we just drive north on Sawmill and look for the next pizza place and sure enough we found Cucinova.<br />
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When I entered the restaurant I was disappointed to find that it was like a "cafeteria" or like Chipotles. There is no wait staff - you go through a line and design your own. The sign on the wall said: "made from scratch and your creativity." But we were here and hungry and gave it a try.<br />
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The problem with me is that I always get anxious because I don't know what to order. I followed a young woman and paid attention to what she was doing and so I ordered a very particular pizza - the sauce was a combination of basil pesto and garlic. I had two kinds of cheese - fresh mozzarella and fontina, and carmelized onion. We ordered a 10 inch pizza and split it and it was more than enough. We also ordered a salad to split and put in mushrooms, peppers, olives, croutons, cucumbers, and more. They also had "craft beer" so I ordered a flat tire and Chuck got a coke.<br />
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We went to sit in a booth and then they called my name. And it was delicious - a really great pizza!<br />
It was - of course - hot and fresh and really flavorful. I think it was the pesto sauce that gave it that special something.<br />
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We sat in a booth and were very comfortable. However, the restaurant itself is "industrial" with pretty uncomfortable looking chairs. <br />
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This is a chain and I would recommend it - especially for people who want to do it their way.!margot connorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08766774360717208064noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4759488842122789115.post-22371047839986486142016-09-10T14:57:00.001-07:002016-09-10T14:59:54.690-07:00Pizza #28 CarrabbasCarrabbas is not a new restaurant for me. I first went to it when we lived in Bowling Green and have been to the restaurant here in Polaris several times. I had lunch with Trixie and she was game to try another pizza with me for this blog.<br />
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Even though I have been here, I had never ordered pizza. And I was very very happy to find that they really have a great one! In fact, this restaurant has everything I like in a pizza outing.<br />
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We met at noon which is often a busy time but it was quiet and very comfortable. The restaurant has brick walls, carpeted floor, large booths, an open kitchen and a very comfortable vibe. . There was music in the background and it was from the "Great American Songbook." All of this is what makes ME happy.<br />
I ordered a bud light and we split a pizza that was half cheese and half sausage and each had a salad. I was really happy with both the salad and the beer. <br />
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Just looking at these pictures you can see the excellent presentation of the bread, the oil, the beer and the fresh, colorful mixed salad. All of it was delicious and prepared and served well.<br />
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And the pizza was delicious. It is a wood fired pizza with a hand done crust. It was tomatoey the sauce was flavorful and the cheese was rich and tasty. I really liked this pizza! And I liked the cheese more than the sausage.<br />
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I am over half way through my 50 pizzas and I have learned along the way that the whole of the dining experience matters to me - as well as the pizza itself. Carabbas really was a great meal for me - quiet, comfortable, excellent salad, bread, beer and pizza. I recommend.margot connorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08766774360717208064noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4759488842122789115.post-72518119711438686992016-09-07T08:39:00.003-07:002016-09-07T08:39:43.861-07:00Pizza #27 Rubino's<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Fred and Gail Taschner recommended this pizza place to me because they had read that it was supposed to be really excellent pizza. It was a first time for all of us trying it.<br />
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Rubin's is a beloved Bexley institution known for its thin crust, cheap prices and cash only policy. <br />
It has its own fame as the writer Bob Green referenced it in his memoir <u>Be True to Your School. </u><br />
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We found it to be unique in several ways. The first being - of course - that it was cash only and I was happy Gail gave me the heads up on that. Second, the prices were very reasonable. It is a long time since I paid 75 cents for a pop at a restaurant. We also like the family ambiance with a Ms Pac man on the floor as well as a F-14 tomcat. I got a kick out of the way Fred's water was served:<br />
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<br /> I ordered a salad which was mostly iceberg lettuce and cheese pizza and Chuck ordered spaghetti. Fred ordered pepperoni pizza and Gail ordered spaghetti. It came quickly and all was delicious. The pizza had a thin crust with a great flavor. It was not overly sauced and had good quality cheese on it. I ate every bite. Everyone else enjoyed their meals.<br />
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There was only one problem with Rubino's for us. It is a small restaurant and a family place. It is noisy and when we were there a toddler with an ear piercing scream made our trip less than perfect.<br />
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In all, it is good pizza and a very good value.<br />
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Chuck and I went with Kerry Baker to a pizza place that was new to us and familiar to her - Hounddogs 3 Degree Pizza which is located on north high street.<br />
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There is so MUCH I like about this place! First of all there is parking behind the restaurant. It was confusing because much of it said "reserved" but the waitress assured us that we could park there.<br />
Second, the ambiance is pretty interesting. They have wood floor and shiny wood tables that are all very different. They had brick walls, loud music and interesting art and decor. <br />
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And the big surprise was that they have a happy hour that extends to 9 PM where beer is $1.50! Pretty great, I would say. And. on reflection, I cannot even comment on the quality of the service because when the beer is $1.50 you don't really care. Kerry and I ordered "Lasagna Bites" for an appetizer mainly because we had never heard of them before and wanted to try they out. They were delicious and it was exactly what they said - lasagna deep fried into a spicy mouthful!<br />
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The pizza was very good. We ordered a pizza that was half cheese and half with bacon, olives and mushrooms. We chose the "Smokin' Joes" crust that was hand tossed with special garlic butter and their mildly sweet tomato and basil sauce. It was delicious. Often when we go out, I feel like my companions pizza is better than the plain cheese. But the cheese pizza was sweet, cheesy, flavorful and just crunch enough in the crust. Kerry liked it too!<br />
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So, this restaurant for me was a real find! I absolutely recommend it and will be going back again.<br />
<br />margot connorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08766774360717208064noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4759488842122789115.post-21336736523998173192016-08-24T14:53:00.002-07:002016-08-24T14:53:45.956-07:00Pizza #25 BrioI am aware that most of the time we do not think of Brio as a pizza place. But it is an Italian restaurant and surely they would have pizza. That was the thinking that brought me to lunch with Trixie at Brio at Polaris.<br />
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There are two Brio restaurants in Columbus that I go to - at Polaris and at Easton. My favorite is to go to Easton on a spring or summer day and eat outside and watch the kids in the fountains. But Polaris has the advantage of being in a mall, so that I will have an opportunity to buy something along the way to eat. As I did this time....but that is not the point, is it?<br />
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The restaurant itself is nicely appointed. . It has both carpet and wood floors and outdoor dining as well (it was hot the day we came). I like the pillars in the restaurant and the plants and what we decided to call the "Tuscany Gold Walls." It is kind of noisy but but there is sort of a festive air to dining here.<br />
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It turned out that they did NOT have Pizza Pie - but they do have pizza flat bread. I ordered that with a insalata (chopped salad) which was a lunch special. I ordered the Margherita flatbread with fresh mozzarella, vine ripened tomatoes and basil and Trixie got the sausage, pepperoni and ricotta flatbread.<br />
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<br />The good news about the salads was that they were 130 calories - the bad news is that they were bland and mostly iceberg lettuce.<br />
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The pizza was good and cheesy and you could taste the basil flavor. The flat bread was like eating it on a cracker.<br />
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Our biggest disappointment was the service which was slow as we found ourselves waiting for coffee and a box (Trixie could not finish her meal.)<br />
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<br />margot connorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08766774360717208064noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4759488842122789115.post-67167221498544019302016-07-21T08:29:00.001-07:002016-07-21T08:31:11.719-07:00Pizza #24 Happy PizzaChuck and I decided to go to a pizza place last night and just started driving around and found Happy Pizza on the corner of Karl and 161. We have noticed it before and gotten coupons in the mail, but this blog gave us the opportunity to check it out.<br />
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I knew I like the name and when we came in I liked the logo: <b> Eat Happy's Be Happy!.</b><br />
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When I saw the booths I thought we would be served by a waitress but unfortunately it was a restaurant where you order at the counter. While it is called "Happy PIZZA" they make it clear that they offer far more than pizza. like ribs, chicken and fries.<br />
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They had a whole lot of specialty pizzas but I ordered the 10 inch cheese pizza for $5.99. Chuck got a half pound of wings for the same price. He was delighted to find that price included fries.<br />
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What was disappointing was not the food, but the service. We received our order as a take out.<br />
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And never got plates and had to get napkins and very cheap plastic forks and knives at the counter.<br />
Chuck asked for salt and someone scrounged up some packets for him. The disappointment was because the pizza and the wings and the fries were good - especially the pizza. The crust was thin enough and not like a cracker. The cheese was gooey and flavorful and rich. I could not finish.and Chuck brought half of his meal home too. <br />
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So, the price was right and the food was good. The location of this restaurant is also convenient for us and we like the booths. It is too bad their service was lacking. We will definitely do take out here.<br />
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In summary, Happy's pizza made me happier than the dining experience itself.<br />
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<br />margot connorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08766774360717208064noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4759488842122789115.post-48648935601097457182016-07-02T07:01:00.002-07:002016-07-02T07:08:52.211-07:00Pizza #23 Harvest Pizza Kim Veatch suggested that we try Harvest Pizza which was a new pizza place for both of us. We met for lunch and quickly decided to eat outside. <br />
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I had noticed when I looked online for the best pizza places in Columbus Harvest Pizza was ALWAYS in the top three - so I was certainly aware of it. When I read about it online I have learned that they are famous for using local and organic ingredients. They use cheeses, flour, and veggies from local farmers and have artisan pizzas, made with fresh-tossed, cold-fermented dough that is cooked in a wood-fired oven. And craft beers.<br />
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So, the menu had many more unusual offerings and did not have the standard "cheese pizza." Before I get to that there were the beers to select - they were out of the "Land Grant Glory" and instead I got this "Rheingeist Hustle" and it was great.. <br />
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We decided to split the "Mean Green Salad" - it had Kale, pine nuts, avaocado and a delicious dressing. It was different and flavorful.<br />
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Then we split a 12 inch pizza and designed out own. Half was the "cheese pizza" with a combination gouda/havarti and the other half had chicken, mushroom and we had garlic over all. The sauce we selected was almond pesto.<br />
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It was fabulous. Kim remarked how she could taste all the different flavors. It was "mouth bursting" savory and just the most interesting and tasty pizza I have ever had. Period the end.<br />
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In some ways, it is impossible to compare Harvest Pizza to any other one. It is unique, upscale and truly "artisan." It is also far and away the most expensive pizza experience I have had to date - with tip included this lunch for the two of us was about $45. There are two Harvest Pizzerias in Columbus - in Clintonville (where we ate) and in German Village. Every aspect of our meal - the beer, the salad and the pizza - was distinctive and I would totally recommend it for a special outing. margot connorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08766774360717208064noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4759488842122789115.post-84865755644532418902016-06-27T09:39:00.001-07:002016-06-27T09:39:45.862-07:00Pizza # 22 BJsAudrey and I went out to lunch with Maggie and Audrey suggested B'J's Brewhouse as a great pizza place. Now I know BJs and have eaten there often and NEVER thought of having pizza there and Audrey loves their pizza in Tuscon - so we gave it a try.<br />
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BJ's is a sports bar that is really contemporary and polished. There are lots of TV's, art work like the mural on the outside, tables and booths and hard wood floors.<br />
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This was my first time going to a restaurant with Maggie without her parents so I had a new appreciation for wait staff when you come with a toddler. And BJ's did a great job. They found us a high chair for her and quickly gave her a children's menu and crayons. We texted Marnie to find out what she would like to eat and she said chicken tenders and then Audrey ordered Mac and Cheese. She liked that too. What impressed me is that the waitress knew to put Maggie's in first. Kudos!<br />
We just made it through the meal before she got fussy (and then slept in the car on the way back) <br />
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I got a special beer which I can't remember the name of - (there is a theme here!) - that was wheat beer and delicious. Audrey found out there was a special on the IPA and got that. we both like our beer. We ordered the lunch special - BJ's one topping mini pizza with a salad. Audrey got Caesar Salad and I got a wedge and we were both pleased.<br />
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She got a pepperoni salad and I got cheese. It was good - very cheesy with a thick crust that was almost buttery. It was a little salty. Audrey also like hers but she said the pizza was better in Tuscon.<br />
AND in Tuscon you can get reduced rates on movies at the BJ's restaurants. Not here.<br />
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We were very pleased with this trip. I thought the pizza was very good and would order it again. So, now, when I think pizza I might come up with BJ's Brewhouse.margot connorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08766774360717208064noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4759488842122789115.post-27227201080430333262016-06-27T09:14:00.005-07:002016-06-27T09:18:36.387-07:00Pizza # 21 Tommy's<br />
Fred and Gail Taschner recommended that we try Tommy's restaurant and so we did. I vaguely remembered this pizza from when I lived in upper Arlington in the early 80's. And so it was probably not my first time eating this pizza - but my memory is pretty dim at this point!<br />
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Tommy's pizza is the 2nd oldest pizza restaurant in Columbus. I know this because I looked on their website which includes their history and FAQ. I thought that having Frequently Asked Questions was pretty unusual for a pizza restaurant. Anyway, my research informed me that there are three Tommys in Columbus - the first one was started on 5th Avenue near Cassidy in 1952. We went to the second restaurant in Lane Avenue that was opened in 1963. What was noteworthy when first arriving was that the only picture on the walls was the founder - Tommy Iocona. Fred and Gail have memories of eating here at the same time as Woody Hayes - so it is old and carries lots of history of Columbus, I am sure. <br />
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The look of the building and the sign greatly represent the 60's.. It has formica tables, green carpet (is it the original?) and spindles on the dividers between booths that I have in my 1969 era home. If it wasn't historically significant I would call the decor bland.<br />
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Anyway, we ordered our requisite beer and pizza. And a salad. I got a cheese pizza of course and Gail and Fred's had something on it - but i can't remember but theirs was good. Not as good as the last time they came - but good.<br />
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My pizza was also good. It has an adequate amount of cheese and sort of a smokey taste. It has a more tomatoey sauce that Fred described as "piquant" in flavor. Tommy's crust is thin and almost like a cracker. At some point whether you like this is all about personal preference.<br />
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And my preference is - that it was good - but not great. I would have like more cheesy flavor and less tomato. And I was not crazy about the crust. But that is just me.<br />
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I would definitely recommend Tommy's as a place to go to that takes you back in time - to the ambiance of the 60's and all that we remember of those years!. margot connorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08766774360717208064noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4759488842122789115.post-9778390681108070222016-06-20T19:06:00.000-07:002016-06-20T19:10:26.042-07:00Pizza # 20 DantesChuck is the one who recommended Dantes in in Clintonville. and so we decided to have a pizza night tonight. He had been here once before and I had never tried it. It is a very unassuming restaurant on the outside - in fact at first we thought it was closed! <br />
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As we came in we were directed to the small dining room. I counted 11 tables that were pretty close together. It is carpeted with brick walls and brown siding. The tables are formica and Chuck thought the chairs were comfortable. I noticed that most of the "pictures" on the wall were beer ads. There was no music in the background. It had a distinct neighborhood vibe with very friendly and accomodating waitstaff. But really - you don't come here for the ambiance.<br />
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This was the most interesting decor - an anheiser busch lamp!<br />
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We ordered a 12 inch pizza - half cheese and half green pepper and ham and a bud light. And we split a side salad that they graciously put into two salad bowls. The salad - even though mostly iceberg lettuce - was delicious!<br />
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The pizza came in exactly 20 minutes and it was wonderful. The cheese was gooey, stringy and delicious. The crust was thin and still flavorful. It was a classic pizza and I really enjoyed it. Chuck said he would definitely put it in his top 5.<br />
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I ate more than I intended - it was really good! <br />
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When it was time to pay, I was surprised to find out that they do not take credit cards but only checks and cash. They would wait if we had to go to an ATM/ I was grateful that I happened to have cash with me - but often I don't so that could have been problemmatic.<br />
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So, it was a great pizza in a place that was an ordinary neighborhood joint. BUT plan ahead and bring cash or check! <br />
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<br />margot connorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08766774360717208064noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4759488842122789115.post-5992831146574446152016-06-08T17:06:00.000-07:002016-06-08T17:09:45.675-07:00Pizza #19 Eagles Villa PizzaToday I called Kacey and Alyse and asked them to find a good pizza place where we could meet. We came up with this New Albany original and it was a very good experience for us all.<br />
I entered the door off the parking lot. Alyse and Kacey tried this door on the street which has the name of the restaurant. Unfortunately, it was locked. Not a good beginning for Alyse.<br />
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The restaurant is warm and inviting. It has brick walls, carpeted floors and wooden tables and booths. The decorating is full of antiques and souvenirs of the past. Kacey called it "kitschy" but I would call it "historical." There were arrowheads, a bow and arrow and even an axe displayed.<br />
I thought it was pretty different having weapons on the wall! <br />
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I liked the yoke that was over the counter where we ordered. That was a disappointment, because this restaurant fails to meet a basic category for me - I like to be waited on. We placed our own order and then it was delivered. I asked the waiter about the decor thinking there would be a really interesting story about the owner, but he didn't know much more than the owner collects "this stuff."<br />
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Also, I noticed and like the music in the background. When I came in they were playing "Killing me softly" and over the time we were there I liked all of the songs. Chuck did not like the seats because they were too hard for him. <br />
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Anyway, I ordered my small cheese pizza, Chuck ordered cole slaw and fries, Kacey ordered a Hawaiian pizza and Alyse got a sub sandwich. It all was delivered pretty quickly.<br />
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The cheese pizza was declared "very good" by Kacey. It was very flavorful, cheesy, with a thin crunchy crust. I liked it as well and ended up eating much more pizza than I should have. Chuck prefers Kentucky Fried Chicken cole slaw to theirs but we all liked the fries. Alyse seemed to like her sandwich except she removed the meat. So it was basically tomatos, bread and cheese. And Kacey liked her pizza.<br />
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The best part of the whole dining experience was - of course - being with my daughter and granddaughter. Alyse was happy because we let her do this:<br />
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<br />margot connorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08766774360717208064noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4759488842122789115.post-12424229500312378452016-06-07T19:21:00.001-07:002016-06-07T19:30:02.910-07:00Pizza #18 Pizza HutI took Addie to the movies - Angry Birds - and then afterwards convinced her that she wanted pizza. We tried the pizza hut on Dublin Granville Road. Of course, I have been to pizza hut many, many times and in different places and their pizza is among my very favorite. So I came with a good appetite and an expectation of really enjoying the pizza.<br />
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It is not in the best part of the city and it is probably the least appealing pizza hut I have been too. Both Addie and I felt like it had a funny smell. We were there at 2 in the afternoon and we disappointed that the carpet needed vacuuming. Addie noticed that the ceiling was kind of different.<br />
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I ordered a cheese personal pan pizza and Addie ordered a children's pizza and they were exactly the same size. It came promptly and the service was good. The pizza was - for me - great! It is cheesy, gooey, flavorful and I love the crust. It is thick and greasy and delicious.<br />
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What was most interesting to us was the corner of the restaurant that was FILLED with pizza boxes. We decided that this restaurant is making its business in carryout. And that is what I would recommend here. <br />
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<br />margot connorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08766774360717208064noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4759488842122789115.post-26897132517762684922016-05-17T16:33:00.002-07:002016-05-17T16:46:43.276-07:00Pizza #17 Antonio'sFred and Trixie Hyser joined us for pizza at Antonio's. Antonio's is in Westerville at the intersection of Maxtown Road and Sunbury road. I was delighted to try a new restaurant and then surprised to find out that it was new for all of us. They had ordered the pizza to go, but never had the full dining in experience.<br />
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We arranged to meet there at 5 PM. I have found that dining early is really great because when we get there - like this time - the restaurant is pretty empty. This is good for me who HATES to wait for a table and really good for Chuck who has trouble hearing when there is alot of background noise. </div>
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It has a narrow seating area and it did get crowded and noisy before we left. You can see in the picture the tile floors and wooden tables and comfortable ambiance.</div>
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The service was friendly and prompt. We ordered our pizzas at 5:04 and they came by 5:23. We had beer and wings as appetizers. And they were delicious. Chuck ordered spaghetti and meatballs, Fred and Trixie ordered an "All the Way Pizza"(pepperoni, sausage, onions, green peppers, sliced mushrooms!) and I got "Nonna's White Pizza." (blend of ricotta, mozzarella and provolone cheeses, Nonn's special seasonings and fresh tomato.)<br />
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I have to say that I think Fred and Trixie had the best pizza. It was meaty, filling and flavorful and really really tasty. Mine was cheesy and rich and somewhat bland. Perhaps Nonna needed to add a few more seasonings With both pizzas the crust was moist.<br />
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Chuck enjoyed his spaghetti and somehow came home with three boxes of leftover salad, pizza, spaghetti and bread.<br />
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Overall, Antonio's is exactly what they call themselves - a family neighborhood pizzeria. When we left, it was clear that it was popular for take out and dining in. When I looked them up online I saw that they have won a lot of awards over the years. They have a varied menu with lots of choices and I would definitely come back and order something besides Nonna's white pizza. <br />
<br />margot connorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08766774360717208064noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4759488842122789115.post-32547366163010775242016-05-09T17:35:00.001-07:002016-05-09T17:40:43.428-07:00Pizza #16 Villa Nova<br />
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I had lunch with Gail Taschner this week and she suggested Villa nova on High Street. I had been to this restaurant before about 12 years ago after church with a crowd. And I was not impressed at that time. Now, with my eye for detail I realize what a kitchy gem this restaurant is. It has very interesting and unique decor.<br />
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The first thing you notice when you come in is the vast array of brass teapots hanging all around the room. I have never seen anything like it. There were also pictures underneath the teapots and it was a feast for the eyes. There are carpeted floors, wood tables, a wall of clocks, tiffany lights and it was crowded. Older people (even older than Gail and I!) seemed to favor this place.<br />
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The service was very good and I ordered my cheese pizza and a diet pop. Gail came through with the order of Yuengling and we learned that they serve it in frosted mugs that are so cold there is ice on the top of the beer! She ordered ravioli and also got bread which was good and hot and garlicky.<br />
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She pronounced her ravioli "awesome" and we both like the pizza. It was flavorful, cheesy, tomatoey with a thin crust. It was good and above average for sure.<br />
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margot connorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08766774360717208064noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4759488842122789115.post-30655507121885827332016-05-09T17:13:00.001-07:002016-05-09T17:15:38.589-07:00Pizza #15 Amano'sI am writing this three weeks after the occasion of trying the pizza and I fear that my memory is not so good - but I do have a lot of pictures.<br />
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I went to lunch with Kim Veatch and she suggested we try Amano''s at Worthington mall. And I had no idea that this restaurant existed! It is behind the mall and I arrived early and looked at the apartments that had balconies looking down on this restaurant. A different kind of view, I guess.<br />
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Anyway, she has friends who swear by this pizza and so we tried it. It was a beautiful April day and we opted to sit outside in the patio area. It is comfortable and kind of fun. I thought that this depictuion of Brutus buckeye was particularly noteworthy.<br />
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We ordered our cheese pizza and salad and I had a beer. It all came fairly quickly. The salad was good but not exceptional. The pizza was cheesy but the crust was kind of like cardboard. In my notes I wrote that there was almost too much cheese (is that possible?) and afterward Kim said she didn't feel great because of that perhaps.<br />
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Here is a picture of the inside of the place - they have music in the evening and I am sure it is fun. It was a good - but not great pizza.<br />
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<br />margot connorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08766774360717208064noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4759488842122789115.post-63696120355100908562016-04-12T08:59:00.001-07:002016-04-12T09:15:04.166-07:00Pizza #14 DeweysWe went to Dewey's Pizza last Friday - an outing that was planned by Chuck. Dewey's is a very popular restaurant in downtown Worthington and we went with John Lindamood and John Mueller. I will say from the outset that we were not the usual people to eat at Dewey's at 6:00 PM on a Friday night.<br />
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We had a few issues getting to the restaurant. Chuck told me that John Lindamood would pick us up and that John Mueller would meet us at Dewey's. We waited for 10 minutes and called John L and eventually drove to his house. He was under the impression that we were picking him up! (remember this outing was planned by Chuck!) So, knowing that we would be late, I asked Chuck to call John M to let him know. He had trouble using his cell phone. I tried and found that he had the wrong number on his phone. I asked John L who pulled out a notebook with number and he did not have the number either. And at the same time, both assured me that John M never carried his cell phone anyway.<br />
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So, we got there late and sure enough John M did NOT have his phone with him. I asked for the correct number to put into Chuck's phone, but he did not know it. And Marsha was in Japan. That kind of gives you an idea about traveling with these guys.<br />
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Anyway, the restaurant was very crowded and noisy with lots of families. There was a window where we could watch the pizza maker throw the pizza in the air so that was fun to see.<br />
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Eventually we got to the table and then the service was great! We had a server who John M described as "perky" and she was very helpful for us as we tried to understand the menu. I got my beer and Chuck and I split a salad and an 11 inch cheese and sausage pizza. John M got a Hawaiaan pizza and John L a veggie pizza. The salad arrived within 5 minutes of ordering and the pizzas came very quickly too. The salad was EXCELLENT!<br />
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Everyone took a taste of my pizza and pronounced it good but bland. It was not gooey but pretty boring. Chuck's sausage was spicy and both Johns enjoyed their pizzas - lots of ham on the Hawaiaan and lots of vegetables on the Veggie. The crust was nice and crisp.<br />
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I asked everyone to describe the restaurant and they said "busy" and "noisy." It had brick walls and kind of an "industrial" look. John L said it was "no place for old people." And maybe that is it.<br />
They had a wide variety of interesting pizzas and craft beers and a real family vibe. I think for many people, it is a fun place on a Friday night.<br />
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<br />margot connorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08766774360717208064noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4759488842122789115.post-72798246567490793832016-04-12T08:24:00.000-07:002016-04-12T08:40:42.734-07:00Pizza #13 CarsoniesChuck and I went to Carsonie's in Westerville on a Monday afternoon at 4 PM. That is one of our favorite times to eat because we are guaranteed good service and a quieter restaurant - which we experienced for sure.<br />
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We were familiar with Carsonie's having eaten here several times in the past but not necessarily eating pizza. This time we came because it is close to our house and Chuck had a coupon!<br />
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I love the ambiance here. It has a very family and Italian feel to it. It had red and white checked tablecloths, tile floor, no music and lots of interesting pictures displayed on the wall. Where in Max and Erma's restaurants I think that some faceless "corporate type" has selected the pictures - here you sense it is the owners - Frank and Millie. There is a charicature of them on the wall and lots of different sports memorabilia including boxing, golf, tennis, a box of "Flutie flakes" and of course, Brutus Buckeye.<br />
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When we arrived the extremely friendly waitress told us that it would be 30 minutes to make the pizza. We ordered a half cheese and half sausage pizza and split a salad. She made and split the salad for us and it was delicious - fresh and tasty and large.<br />
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The pizza came much quicker than the 30 minutes she suggested and it was good. For my taste it was too tomatoey but the crust was flavorful and crunchy. It was good but not great. But definitely the experience was above average. Like some other restaurants we have tried - we will be coming back - but probably not for the cheese pizza.<br />
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This trip I brought my granddaughters, Addie and Reagan with me as they are on spring break. This is definitely a favorite restaurant for them and they were pleased to come. It is a comfortable restaurant - more "California" than Italian. Addie looked it up online and found out that their home office is in Los Angeles - so that may be why it is called "California Pizza Kitchen." The booths are comfortable, there is carpeting on the floor, very quiet music an open kitchen and a bar where you can sit and order a meal. I do remember one time eating at the bar with Kacey for her birthday and that was one of my favorite times coming here.<br />
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As soon as we got seated, they opened up the children's menu for Addie to order and for them to do the puzzles and games. It really kept them involved between the word search, tic tac toe and doing the quizzes:<br />
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Reagan and I split a cheese pizza and Addie got the pasta with Alfredo sauce. She liked it but said it needed more cheese sauce. Both Reagan and I also thought it tasted great! .<br />
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Reagan really liked the cheese pizza. She said "This pizza's good. I've had it like a thousand times." It was good and cheesy. I have now had it one time and that is all I am going to have it. I thought it was bland and prefer both Donatos and Pizza Hut cheese pizza better to this one. But always, this pizza tasting is totally subjective and it is good to know that Reagan likes this and it is what she always orders.<br />
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So, like many other of these blog entries I found I liked the restaurant better than the pizza. . I will keep coming and bringing family but not eating cheese pizza.<br />
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a. . It wasn't raining<br />
b. breath<br />
c. thatmargot connorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08766774360717208064noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4759488842122789115.post-7104010402434143892016-03-21T12:40:00.001-07:002016-03-21T13:02:30.638-07:00Pizza #11 The Pizza HouseAudrey was visiting from Tuscan and Chuck recommended that the three of us try out The Pizza House on Lincoln. He had eaten here over ten years ago and read a good review recently and was game to try it again. So we went.<br />
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Audrey, it turns out, is really a tougher critic than her mother and so I will pass on her more negative views of this restaurant as well as mine. We both ordered the lunch special - a small pizza, salad and beverage for $6.95. And Chuck had Rigatoni and a meatball, salad and drink for the same price. And his came with bread. It was a very good bargain and we all came away from the meal full with salad to space.<br />
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Audrey described the ambiance of the restaurant as "store bought." It has white tables and white tile floors and Italian pictures on the wall. It looks and is clean and I liked our booth a lot.<br />
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The cheese pizza was good. Audrey said it was fine and she could make a better pizza. It had a good crust and was flavorful.<br />
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Without a doubt the best part of this restaurant experience for me was the jukebox. I am learning through this blog that music in the background is important to my dining experience. When you enter the pizza house, the first thing you see is the jukebox. They were playing rock music that I did not particularly like. So, we spent $2 for six songs - including the beach boys, Celine Dion, Billy Joel and Eric Clapton. I loved that part.<br />
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First the decor is very nice. There are wood floors, vaulted ceilings, red faux painted walls, stained glass windows and draperies. There was no music at all in the background. <br />
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I met Trixie here and as I came in asked the waitress for a bud light. She brought it and Trixie wondered if she offered me a glass? No. We ordered the lunch special - we each ordered a pizza (cheese for me, pepperoni for Trixie) and salad (caesar for me, chopped for trixie) for $10.<br />
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Before the salad, our waitress brought out bread and dipping sauce. I was disappointed that the bread was cold and we were curious about the green dipping sauce. We knew it had Italian seasoning, but didn't know what the flavors were. The waitress said it is "bread sauce" from GFS. <br />
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The salad came next and mine was okay and Trixie's was good with balsamic dressing, however, it is not what we think of as a "chopped salad" We would call it s a tossed salad with spinach, arugala, green lettuce. <br />
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The pizza was good but not great. It was plenty cheesy and the cheese tasted good. There was a thin crust and it got soggy after a while. There was a sweet taste to the pizza (not as sweet as Planks) but sweet. Trixie said that the pizza looked better than it tasted and she was right.<br />
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There's a word of warning to me as I often just do what the restaurant suggests. Very disappointing.margot connorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08766774360717208064noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4759488842122789115.post-24959714541150141802016-03-15T12:31:00.001-07:002016-03-15T12:31:15.726-07:00Pizza #9 Pies and PintsYesterday afternoon Chuck and I decided to try out the cheese pizza at Pies and Pints in Westerville. We impulsively called Marsha and she met us there. <br />
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I was distracted by taking a picture of the door and greeting Marsha and failed to notice that Chuck lay spread eagle on the steps after a fall walking in. So we learned how friendly the staff is here and a young woman immediately came to help and seemed not to notice when Chuck was yelling about falling on the &*^%$# stairs. The good news is that he was not hurt and the pants that were ripped I really did not like, so all was well. Here are the offending steps <br />
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The restaurant is very modern and has an "industrial warehouse factory style. Wood floors and tables. We sat in a booth. It was comfortable but not warm. The music in the background was not too loud and what I call "techno" rock with a strong pulsing bass line. We were there at 3:30 in the afternoon - I bet it gets really noisy in the evening.<br />
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The first thing I did when we sat down was order a beer. There was a three page beer menu and the waitress guided me to find a delicious wheat beer. That was the best part of the meal for me. And this place is known for its craft beers. I ordered a white pizza. When we found out it was happy hour and appetizers were reduced in price, Chuck got wings and Marsha got Cheesy bread with tomato sauce.<br />
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We all liked the pizza to a point. It had a good crust, thin and flavorful. The pizza itself had an "asiago" taste and was garlicky. All of which is good in my book. However by the second piece, I found I was bored with it. It was good but lacked something - some taste that made me want to keep eating it. <br />
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Chuck got his wings which came with a gorgonzola sauce that he did not like but I loved. I found dipping the pizza in it gave it a better flavor (let's not even think about the calories here!) The wings, by the way, were not good. We all liked Marsha's cheesy bread but thought the tomato sauce was only so-so.<br />
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So in conclusion with Pies and Pints - I would definitely recommend the Pints and pick a different Pie than the "White" one.<br />
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<br />margot connorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08766774360717208064noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4759488842122789115.post-87536779131061761462016-03-15T12:10:00.001-07:002016-03-15T12:11:40.726-07:00Pizza #8 ClaudianaI went to Claudiana's last week with Melanie. Neither of us had been there before but I figured an Italian restaurant should have good pizza. It is located in a strip mall on Sancus north of Lazelle.<br />
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There is much that I liked about the ambiance of this restaurant. It has carpeted floors, table cloths and the music was Italian opera. After our charming Italian accented waiter came we decided that this was a REAL Italian restaurant. As opposed to restaurants like Buca, Olive Garden, Bravo, etc which may have alot of what looks like Italian decor, they are more corporate than soulfully Italian.<br />
I still like them but there was a real family vibe here. . <br />
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Part of it was that the waiter was obviously harried when we first came. Too many people to handle than they were used to. Later, as the place thinned out he was able to be more attentive to us.<br />
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I ordered a glass of white wine and a white pizza with parmeson, ricotta and mozzarella cheeses. Melanie ordered pasta and salad. The pizza proved to be the most disappointing part of the meal.<br />
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It was flat, salty with a crust that was like a cracker. The wine, however was good and Melanie's salad and meal was wonderful.<br />
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I cannot overstate how much we enjoyed the restaurant itself and I would come back here in a heartbeat for Italian food - just not the pizza.<br />
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We were dining at Via Delasantos with Susan and Ken and Audrey. Susan described this restaurant as a "little slice of Mexico" and maybe it is. We were happy to sit outside in the bougainvillea lined patio on a Sunday 85 degree day in February. Audrey described the restaurant as "Cas" - that is to say "Casual" and we all liked the friendliness of the staff where everything that was asked for was given the answer "Sure."<br />
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So, I ordered the Mexican pizza and with cheese, tomatoes and olives and requested that they leave off the beans and the answer was "Sure." We ordered it at 12:04 and it came at 12:15 with the question "who ordered the cheese crisp"? Another word for this tasty dish.<br />
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Everyone tried it and the unanimous opinion was that it was VERY good. The base of the pizza was a tortilla and it came out sizzling hot. Chuck said "MMM Good" Ken said "That is really good." Susan said "You can make this at home." And I don't remember what Audrey said. Anyway, it was very good.<br />
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Before we went to this restaurant and at this restaurant there was a discussion by Susan and Ken about whether this was an authentic Mexican restaurant. Surely they had soft Mexican music in the background, we enjoyed our Coronas (instead of my usual Bud Light) and there was even a Mexican picture in the ladies room.<br />
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However, Ken wisely wondered whether the food that was served here would be eaten in Mexico and I don't know that answer to that. I only know that what I had was delicious and I would recommend it to anyone.<br />
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