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| - Although I was excited to try a new pizza place, i was not impressed. The variety seemed a bit much for a gourmet pizza and salad joint. Many of the pizzas seemed to be very similar with the exception of 1 or 2 ingredients. I agree with some of the other reviewers that the option of gluten-free sounds appealing to those with gluten allergies. But overall, not many of the choices seemed desirable. I chose the 'fire in the hole' on regular crust. It boasted red and yellow bell peppers, fresh garlic, pepperoni, jalapenos, carmelized onions and cheddar with crushed red pepper flakes. it sounded exciting until i saw it and tasted it. The onions were not carmelized and they were oversized, allowing it to dominate other flavors save the jalapeno. The jalapeno were in medium slices, with the webbing and seeds intact. It is true that the pizza boasted of its spiciness with its eponymous title. But diced jalapeno without seeds or webbing would have added flavor and heat without compromising the other flavors. Perhaps the bell pepper and garlic were bland. Perhaps not.
On the plus side, I found the crust very tasty. But even with regular thickness, compared to thin or ultra thin, the toppings were too heavy and the pie became a flaccid mess. For the price, I doubt I would get this one again.
Finally, the waitress hovered around us. She was in my sight of vision, spot checking us every 20 seconds. This became cumbersome. She did not share any specials (not really sure if they have any) or recommendations on an entree or alcoholic beverage. Another waiter was quick about refilling our beverages without being noticeable.
Food was obnoxiously drab and the service needs to be less observable and more engaging with my palette.
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