(From our new Chicago reporter) East Side Joey’s Pizza, the brainchild of Mark Drozek, opened in Algonquin in mid 2011. Drozek brought 30 years of restaurant experience to the new venture, including previously owning Little Joey’s Pizza. The “East Side” moniker is due to the location on the east side of the river, before you… Continue reading Algonquin, IL – East Side Joey’s Pizza
Category: Pizza
Frozen Pie Smackdown – Home Run Inn vs Reggio’s
Years ago, when I lived in Chicago, Home Run Inn or Reggio’s was my choice of frozen pizzas. Which one I picked up just depended on what the store I was visiting, was carrying. I always considered them equals, and among the best of the best in frozen pies. The taste and appearance are similar,… Continue reading Frozen Pie Smackdown – Home Run Inn vs Reggio’s
Gino’s East of Chicago – Frozen Classic Sausage Patty Deep Dish Pizza
(From our archives) True “Chicago Deep Dish” pizza was ‘invented’ in the 1940s by Pizzeria Uno. Some folks claim the Malnati family deserves the credit too. But in 1966, two cabbies and a friend started Gino’s East in downtown Chicago, and for me, that’s the epitome of Chicago deep dish. Chicago deep dish should not… Continue reading Gino’s East of Chicago – Frozen Classic Sausage Patty Deep Dish Pizza
Marios Pizza and Restaurant Review, Albuquerque, NM –
(Editor note – I am currently traveling and will be mostly posting reviews that I left unfinished for one reason or another, while building up a repertoire of the new places I hit! There will also be reviews from some new reporters we have signed up). Local favorite, going on 50 years, I was delighted… Continue reading Marios Pizza and Restaurant Review, Albuquerque, NM –
Culinary Circle Flatbread Crust 3 Meat Pizza
Culinary Circle is a private label brand from manufacturer Richelieu Foods. Products are marketed in a large variety of grocery chains, including Super Valu, Albertsons, Cub, and Shaws. Richelieu dates back to 1862, and for the first 100 years or so, was primarily known as a packager of salad dressings and sauces. Diversification came with… Continue reading Culinary Circle Flatbread Crust 3 Meat Pizza
Duluth, MN – Sammy’s Pizza (Lakeside)
As long as I can remember, this pizza shop has been a part of my family’s life, and checking their online bio, I see they opened when I was about 6. I don’t remember exactly when my family started to buy pizzas, they’d call ahead, my dad would go and pick up (no delivery back… Continue reading Duluth, MN – Sammy’s Pizza (Lakeside)
Home Cookin’ – Red Baron Pizza w/ Cheese Sticks
I have home tested quite a few frozen pizzas, including other offerings by Red Baron. Tonight’s choice, due to a sale price of 2 / $7, was Red Baron’s Classic Pepperoni packaged with a side of Mozzarella Cheese Sticks. The image I found on line (left) for the package states “12 Cheese Sticks”, but my… Continue reading Home Cookin’ – Red Baron Pizza w/ Cheese Sticks
Lake Oswego, OR – Game Time
There’s no Dave & Busters in Portland. Not sure that’s a drawback, as D&B isn’t exactly family-centric. So you’ve worn out your welcome at Chuck E Cheese, where can you take the entire family for an afternoon/evening of fun, food, and frolic? Or hold a party in a safe and sane atmosphere? I recommend Game… Continue reading Lake Oswego, OR – Game Time
Duluth, MN – Old Country Buffet
Kawikamedia and the Minnesota Burger Posse went in search of buffets in Duluth, MN today. Fridays, they usually hit Sammy’s Pizza in downtown, which serves up a great pizza and pasta buffet. Today, the Burger Boss got outvoted, and they landed at Old Country Buffet, part of the nationwide chain which includes outlets by that… Continue reading Duluth, MN – Old Country Buffet
Duluth, MN – Gannucci’s Italian Market & Deli Review
Don’t you just love it when people take old family recipes and make a thriving, successful business from them? That’s the story behind Gannucci’s Italian Market & Deli in Duluth. On September 30, 1908, Vito Gannucci, his wife and children arrived in Minnesota from Italy. 104 years later, Vito’s relation Bill Kalligher is sharing the… Continue reading Duluth, MN – Gannucci’s Italian Market & Deli Review