Pizza is Always Right
July 9, 2015
May 3rd, 2013. Pizza is Always Right!
panago pizza
In the end I couldn’t help myself….my tummy is a happy place for pizza to be!
Hope my car smells like pizza in the morning….lol!
Pizza Hut Lunch Buffet
June 2, 2014
April 9th, 2013. Pizza Buffet Pig Out!
pizza hut lunch buffet
pizza hut lunch buffet
Pizza of our childhood, deliciously crispy soft crust, super hot ooey-gooey satisfaction. And yeah, even the salad bar, plain as it is, holds a sentimental place in our hearts and our stomaches!
pizza hut lunch buffet
Howard came along for the ride, but obviously he is not as consummate as me and my sister. I mean, come on, you are talking to some pizza fanatics 😉
pizza hut lunch buffet
The obligatory salad.
pizza hut lunch buffet
We attacked that pizza buffet like nobody’s business! We actually managed to power through quite a good amount of pizza and by the time we threw in the towel we were extremely happily stuffed and ready to pass the heck out!
pizza hut lunch buffet
Sure, artisinal pizzas, thin crust this and fresh herbs that are all the rage. But Pizza Hut is in a league of it’s own. Unapologetically rich and hearty and the cheese is piled on, it’s just sooooooo good~~~!!
pizza hut lunch buffet
Don’t try to get in the way of us Choi’s and pizza. It won’t be pretty and we won’t be nice ;D
Campagnolo on Main
March 12, 2013
May 24th, 2012. Campagnolo Group Dinner 
campagnolo on main
Nearly impromptu meet-up with some friends for an early-ish dinner at Campagnolo. Since my first experience last year I’ve loved this small, casual, high-in-demand, delicious place tucked away on the outskirts under the eaves of Main Street. With a handful of foodies mixed into the group we made a flurry of selections and waited for the food to arrive. First up on our side of the table were the Tonarelli alle Vongole, sawmll bay clams in a chili, garlic and parsley broth. Juicy clams, flavorful broth, warm and savory. Good way to start a meal!
campagnolo on main
It’s a good thing food & drink connoisseur Anita (la Petite Foodie) was at dinner because as soon as the server mentioned they had fresh Burrata on hand she literally JUMPED on it saying that it was a no-brainer-must-order 😉 Thinly pulled mozzarella wrapped around butter (or cream) this ball of delight came with a drizzle of olive oil, cracked pepper, bresh basil leaves and crostini. Can I just say….. foodgasm????!!! Creamy, light and subtle, perfect to just bite into little by little and savor and it’s also completely spreadable. This….this was a real eye-opener. LOVE IT!!
campagnolo on main
Another appetizer we ordered was the Eggplant. I don’t quite remmeber, but I believe it was sheets of roasted and marinated eggplants under an herb-y tomato sauce with crispy shards of crostini and celery slices on top with a healthy drizzle of olive oil. Another favorite of all of us for being just the perfect balance of savory-sweet vegetables, fragrant and punchy and a good dose of richness. Yum!
campagnolo on main
The special main dish of the day was the Spot Prawn Spaghetti! There was NO WAY we weren’t ordering this! Especially since Spot Prawn season was just coming to a close…can’t miss out on fresh sweet spot prawns! I know I’ve written about my love for spot prawns and this dish was no exeption….BOMB ASS SPAGHETTI! Super rich, very fresh and prawns aplenty! It was glorious 😀
campagnolo on main
Of course we can’t come to Campagnolo and not have Pizza. I can’t quite remember this one but the bread was thin and perfectly soft and crispy at the same time, it was a white pizza with salty notes from the olives and spicy savory from the thin cut pepperoni and we definitly added a good amount of parmigiano reggiano all over 😉 Soooooooo yum!!!
Stomaches full, smiles all around: anoter successful group dinner for the books 😀
Pizza Cravings~!!
March 2, 2013
May 18th, 2012. Pizza Craving!! 
pizza craving (panago pizza)
When I get cravings…I get massive cravings. After a whole trip of Korean food I NEEDED some hot, hearty, cheesy pizza!
pizza craving (panago_
Panago is my usual go-to for pizza. Ahhhhh….the aroma of pizza filling up my car, permeating throughout the elevator…and finally getting through my door and just scarfing it down! Yum~!
Nothing like hot pizza to make your night 😉
Famoso Neopolitan Pizzeria – Edmonton, AB
December 15, 2011
May 27th, 2011. Delicious Pizza in Edmonton!
famoso neopolitan pizzeria
I made a stopover for a weekend in Edmonton before heading into Vancouver. I figured I desereved a mini vacation before getting back into real life and I also wanted to spend some time with Nabil since I’d never really been able to support him in his military career for the last couple years.
famoso neopolitan pizzeria
He planned for us to have dinner at Famoso Neopolitan Pizzeria, which he claimed to be the best pizza in Edmonton. Well, I love pizza..so I’ll be the judge of that! The huge wood-fired bell oven fills the space with an incredibley delicious warmth and aroma of fresh baked dough layered with fresh tomato sauce, meats, herbs, etc. What a wonderful welcome! I was in love as soon as I walked in…Let the eating begin!!
famoso neopolitan pizzeria
They have gelato up at the front of the restaurant..and as soon as I saw it I knew I had to have an Italian float!! San Pellegrino Limonata and Green Tea Gelato.
famoso neopolitan pizzeria
Started off with an appetizer of Roasted Kalamata Olives. Marinated, oven-roasted olives with oregano, feta and spicy olive oil serrved with traingles of toasty bread. I loooooove olives!! And these were the perfect balance of salty and briney with the great fresh pat of feta. The spicy olive oil made it even more yummy!
famoso neopolitan pizzeria
We chose..okay, let me backtrack, I chose (hahaha!) the Siciliana. Italian sausage, Italian ham and baked prosciutto. Where to start? The crust was perfection! Not too thin, not soggy on the bottom, perfect char. The meats were full of hearty flavor, the cheese had a clean, smooth taste and texture and the pasta sauce was so, so fresh! I loved that the pizza was filling, yet light, savory and fresh. What difference fresh ingredients make!
famoso neopolitan pizzeria
Basil Mojito. Limoncello liqueur, soda, fresh basil leaves and a lime wedge. Refreshing! Cool!
famoso neopolitan pizzeria
Panna Cotta. With fresh blueberries and lemon zest. Oh, the panna cotta was great!! slippery sliding down the throat and the lemon zest brought that POP to the panna cotta canvas. The blueberries were ripe and not too tart 
A wonderful way to start the weekend in Edmonton!
Big Nick’s Burger & Pizza Joint – Upper West Side
October 30, 2011
March 15th, 2011. Exploring Manhattan 
big nick's burger & pizza joint (upper west side)
Big Nick’s Burger & Pizza Joint on the Upper West Side is literally a heritage establishment dating back to 1962. It’s a complete dive with red neon lighting inside, peeling wooden booths, and a menu so big that both Chef Gordon Ramsey & Chef Robert Irvine would flip out.
big nick's burger & pizza joint (upper west side)
A very belligerent waitress seated me in a booth in front of the pizza bar, which was at least a little bit brighter than the rest of the restaurant since I was close to the door. Well, here goes nothing!
big nick's burger & pizza joint (upper west side)
I had a pizza craving so I ordered a pizza by the slice. This one was an Italian Ham Pizza (or something like that) to which I added sprinkles of oregano, chili flakes and parmesan cheese. Well, I wished the pizza was hotter since the cheese wasn’t really very melty, but I liked the tomato sauce. Not too heavy handed and good seasoning. But the slices of ham were just too salty. Like, really salty…Maybe more cheese would have helped soften the flavor a bit.
big nick's burger & pizza joint (upper west side)
And what?? Waffle Fries?? I’m all over that!! I can’t say anything bad about it….it was delish 
big nick's burger & pizza joint (upper west side)
Well, I can see the pull of the place. A 24 hour greasy spoon spot that’s been in the neighborhood forever with a menu the size of your phonebook. But the food wasn’t really amazing. Maybe I should have gone for one of their legendary burgers?
