Category Archives: Out and About

MR. MIKE’S PIZZA – BURLINGTON, VT

mr mikes vt

206 Main Street, Burlington VT, 05401
www.facebook.com/pages/Mr-Mikes-Pizza/93016597656
Style: NY Neapolitan
Ambiance: College Joint

Just so you all know, 2:30am is never a good time to order a slice of pie but it had to be done since it is my duty to drop ultimate pizza knowledge on all our loyal SG fans. So without further ado, here is a recap of my dining experience at Mr. Mike’s Pizzeria located in downtown Burlington, VT. Continue reading

PLEASANT CAFE – ROSLINDALE, MA

pleasant pizza
4515 Washington Street Roslindale MA, 02131 (617) 323-2111
http://www.pleasantcafe.com
Style = NY Neapolitan
Sit Down – Yes
Take Out = Yes
Alcohol = Full bar
Ambiance = Anomaly
Price = Fair ($51 for 4, 16” Pies)

Tombstone Solo Mission – Out & About

Buzzzzzz, 2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9.10+; Yeah that’s right, it took ten plus phone calls to finally place an order at The Pleasant Café on Friday February 28, 2014. Maybe I’m mistaken but I didn’t even think it was possible to get a busy signal on the phone now-a-days. Judging by the traffic it may as well have been the end of days for all could tell and to my dismay, the mayhem did not stop there.  So, by the time I finally got to my pizza destination all three of their designated parking lots were stuffed to the gills with badly parked cars, which ultimately forced me to park three blocks away in single digit, frigid temperatures. As I approached the brightly lit neon pizza sign that has supposedly shown down on Washington Street in Roslindale MA for over 80 years welcomed me, and gave me a sense of calm amongst all the chaos that seemed to be intently inspired on ruffling my panties. Continue reading

SLATE BAR & GRILL – BOSTON, MA

slate logo

www.slatebarandgrill.com
Pizza Style: Flatbread
Venue Style: Sit Down
Food Orders: 1 Margherita and 1 New Market
Beverage Orders: Six Point Bengali Tiger

After many failed attempts, longtime friend Sir Al of Wenham and I were finally able to meet up for lunch at Slate Bar and Grill located in the financial district on High Street in Boston. This place screams Thirsty Thursdays with an elegant long bar that is packed to the gills with alcohol.  They also feature an impressive craft beer selection. Service was a little off that day as it took a good twenty minutes for someone to come over and take our drink order. Continue reading