I've been holding off on a five-star rating for a while. It's a pretty big deal to say that a place is "as good as it gets." I take it seriously, anyway. That being said, it is without hesitation that I deliver my very first five-star rating to Pop-Up Pizza. It's just that good.
If you've been following along, I have been searching for good east-coast style pizza since moving to LV. Cosmo Secret Pizza is close (although it's kind of greasy and it's not really a secret anymore). Everything else has fallen flat. I had heard about Pop-Up Pizza and decided that the trek to downtown was worth the possible payout.
If you only look at the counter and remove the setting, Pop Up looks nearly identical to the Cosmo joint. They even have boxed wine should you choose to go that route. There were only a few pie choices, but even then it was hard to decide. I went with the 18b (cheese pizza with homemade red sauce) and The Goodman (a carb-tastic behemoth with spinach and potatoes).
Both slices were amazing. The crust had a snap and then a chew. It was a contradiction of terms, and it was amazing. The red sauce had a perfect blend of seasoning. And potatoes on pizza sounds ridiculous, but you have to try it.
I would eat here every day if I could. Unfortunately, The Plaza is not close to home. At the same time, I think this is better - now I can truly savor my Pop Up Pizza experience and enjoy it.