I think therefore I am...a pizza fan. I just made a rhyme, wish I could do that every time. See what I did there?
Michael's the quintessential neighborhood restaurant. It is large enough to accommodate a crowd without losing it's intimacy. We went on Friday (3/2/12) and there were two delightful people working and we were always well-attended. And then there's the pizza...
My friend and I split a buffalo chicken pizza. I commiserate with you if you've never tried such a pizza and feel you should rectify the situation; Michael's is a fantastic place to do so. The crust was perfect--slightly doughy on the inside with just enough crustiness on the outside. The cheese was solid enough so it stayed on the pizza yet was compliant enough to get those beloved strings when pulling your bite from the remaining slice. The top surface was blanketed with perfectly cooked chicken. Finally, the buffalo (in lieu of marinara) sauce had a great flavor, enough heat to keep you on your toes but not so much to kill your taste buds and preventing your pizza bliss. Describing the ingredients doesn't quite do the pie justice--there is definitely pizza synergy going on here.
Alas, I do have to knock one start from the rating because this is a BAR and restaurant. In my opinion, bars have evolved into carrying a large selection of beer and typically have more than a few taps. Although I didn't do a thorough search, it seemed as though Michael's only carried the typical domestics that I have grown to disdain. Pretentious? Perhaps, but it's what I like. In saying that, Michael's appears to keep it's corner bar image with a close, local clientele who may prefer domestic beer. If so, Michael's caters to their customers' tastes and I commend them.
Try this place for your next pizza craving.