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| - I remembered that the BF mentioned that he went to a CiCi's Pizza two years ago in Las Vegas while he was there for a conference. So, naturally, when I tagged along with him for the annual conference last year, I already knew that I wanted to hit up CiCi's for one of our lunches there.
We visited this CiCi's in between exhibits because it wasn't too far from the Convention Center (at least, from what I can remember ... it didn't take us too long to get there). Though this restaurant location was slightly darker and dirtier than some of the other locations I've been to--the BF said it looked more ghetto than some of the other restaurants we visited in the past--I was just glad to find that the food quality was the same, and the workers were pleasant and accommodating. Plus, since we were going for lunch in the early afternoon on a Wednesday, the eatery wasn't crowded at all, so we enjoyed a peaceful, leisurely lunch. And, since this CiCi's is in a plaza, there's plenty of parking and not hard to find. If I'm ever in the area again, I wouldn't hesitate to re-visit this CiCi's (but probably not if I were alone and it were late at night).
There's always one thing I always look for when I go to CiCi's -- that signature, cheesy "Mac 'n Cheese Pizza" that's my ultimate favorite. However, there are other things featured on the menu that I enjoy as well. Here are some of the things I would recommend from this cheap pizza buffet:
"Mac & Cheese" Pizza: You won't often see this particular pizza sitting out on the buffet line, and come to think of it, all the times I have been to CiCi's, I've had to request it. This creamy, savory pizza comes with the curly noodles (same type featured at the pasta station) baked on top to make the ultimately cheesy pizza. Now, mac & cheese pizza might sound gross to some people--like a wet and watery mess--but the noodles are baked firmly atop the pizza but the cheese remains melted and gooey. This has to be my go-to pizza from CiCi's ... I always make sure to order it (at least half a pizza), as I can easily eat two slices by myself!
Pasta Salad: The salad offerings are at the beginning of the buffet, where you'll see lettuce, some toppings (olives, bacon bits, etc.) and an assortment of dressings. I got some of the lettuce and drenched it with blue cheese dressing (my favorite dressing), but I also got a good amount of the pasta salad. I like this pasta salad because there wasn't too many other ingredients mixed in with the pasta. It was light and flavorful; definitely recommend trying it.
Traditional Pepperoni Pizza: The basic pepperoni and cheese pizzas were my favorites when I was a kid, and sometimes, I still get that hankering for a plain ol' pepperoni pizza. Fortunately for me, the CiCi's version isn't overloaded with tomato sauce, which is just the way I like it.
"Chicken Alfredo" Pizza: Although I don't know the name of this pizza (I'm assuming it was a chicken alfredo-type one), I liked it because it was one of few on the line that featured a cream sauce. There were small chunks of grilled chicken atop the pizza, and in addition to the cheese, the pizza seemed to be topped with the same Alfredo sauce that was featured in the pasta station. A cheese lover at heart, I found this pizza to be gooey and delicious. The sauce blended with the cheese nicely, and the crust wasn't super thin -- it was thin, but not really crispy and sported just enough dough for my liking.
Brownies: CiCi's has a small dessert section at the end of the pizza line. This little section provides several options for those who want to end their savory pizza meal on a sweet note. There's cinnamon bites, a dessert pizza and a slab of cut-up brownies. I always go for the brownies (yes, more than one) to finish off my CiCi's visit. Although they're a bit flatter than most brownies I've encountered, the CiCi's brownies are great because they taste like dark chocolate. Served warm and topped with powdered sugar, the brownies feature a dark chocolate flavor and are moist and dense. When you first bite into the brownie, it may seem a little cakey because of the crisp top, but once you reach the center, you'll experience that moist, chewy fudginess that makes every brownie stellar.
Dessert Pizza: I'm not sure what's in this dessert pizza exactly, but it has a subtly sweet taste that's refreshing after all the savory, garlicky flavors that I have during my meal! While I usually go for the brownie first when getting dessert, I'm always sure to get at least one piece of the dessert pizza. And, best of all, the slices are really small and thin, so you don't need to feel bad about taking more than one!
Garlic Knots: The garlic knots can be found by the pasta section and they're super garlicky and flavorful! These little round balls of dough can fill you up, though, so try to only start with 1-2 and then come back for more later!
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