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| - Even though it's in a southwestern-architectured strip mall, this place had a back east, Italian vibe going for it. Each table had a bowl of grated parmesan. The restaurant was mostly empty. One old couple sat in the corner. A few large guys with slicked-back hair sat at the bar, grabbing a beer and watching TV. We made jokes like, "I wonder if I can place a bet," and "I hope no one gets whacked."
The menu had a lot of choices, but the everything except the sandwiches and pizzas seemed a little exorbitant for lunch. I opted for the Astoria pizza, no olives ($9). The roasted red peppers and feta was a nice combination. It accented the sauce and cheese, but didn't hide them. I thought the crust was excellent. It was thin and crisp, but it had body and flavor. It wasn't cracker-thin or bland and doughy like chain pizza. The portion was perfect... filling, but not enough to take home.
I'm torn between 3/4 stars. The food was good, but a little pricey. I'll pick 3 stars, but I'll go back. Maybe another selection will bump up my rating.
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