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| - Another addition to this NEW and CROWDED Pizza Segment, that is build your own Quick fired Pizza- ala Chipotle style . What's best about this concept is you get the pizza just the way you want it without paying $1.10 for each different topping.
You have probably been to one of these, 1000 degrees, My Pie, Mod, Fired Pie and/or several others that are growing locally and Nationally. Thus enter BLAZE, the newest addition to the Valley.
The Pizza and Hospitality I received today was great. It's a super nice, friendly and competent staff, and some great fresh toppings with an excellent variety.
The place was packed to the rafters and I would estimate they were cranking out about 4 pizzas a minute. They cook quick, 180 seconds, I was gleefully told.
I did notice the slicer trimming the edge of a slightly over cooked pizza. Mine however was baked just right.
What surprised me was the excellent slightly smoky flavor, it was so good. I wasn't expecting that from a gas flamed oven. Every topping cooked well and the cheese was great quality. The cheeses were excellent and delicious!!! Don't change a thing!!!
The Unit was fresh and open with wood tables and concrete floors. The table I chose wasn't cleaned yet, but it was clear, not really a problem since I chose it and there was a dining room attendant working hard.
Beverage station was above average and I tasted most of the fresca's, lemonades, and natural sodas in the 180 plus seconds it took to bake my pizza. The beverages might be one of the things that elevates Blaze above the others. I settled on The Blood Orange lemonade that was just a tad to sweet by the time I got to the bottom of the cup. Mint lime fresca was refreshing but I didn't want to commit to a full cup.
I Really like Blaze. How can you knock a really good pizza and drink for 10 bucks. I'm a pizza snob/Pizziolo. There are so many great pizza places out there, but I for sure will be back here! Good Luck and keep up the good work.
Managers; Solid opening and you have a great crew! Congratulations... get some sleep
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