#24: Apizza Scholls

After a failed first attempt with eating at Pok Pok (the wait was too long without a reservation) we went to Apizza Scholls instead.


Since then, this pizza joint is a frequent follow up location for when our restaurant trying whims end in the same result (We recently tried Toro Bravo - 2 hour wait at 8:00PM... umm no thanks!).  


Being a Blind Onion loyalist, I was feeling skeptical going in.  I wasn't sure I could go in open minded.  Would Fred, the onion who represents Blind Onion, know we had cheated on him?!  


That said, Apizza Scholls is the best pizza of its kind.  The pizzas are completely different so I feel comfortable having two pizza loves =).  


In the three times we've been there over this past year, we've grown to have a few favorites - their Margherita and New York White Pie are tasty.  The pizza that makes Apizza Scholls worthy of love?  Apizza Amore - margherita plus hot capicollo (cured pork shoulder).  As Brent and his friend Mike would say, its "stupid good".



Cost: Not your average pizza.  Big pizza, big flavor, big prices.  Average cost of a pie is $19-$25.
Menu: No complaints.  You can make your own if you're really not finding anything that tickles your fancy.  
Food:  I would rate it a 5/5.   
Service:  Good service.  No major complaints.  The wait for food is long, but there is a good sized indoor waiting area.  They allow you to order beverages at the bar while you wait, which is nice.  The only unexpected surprise to look out for is that they close the doors as soon as they run out of dough.  As this is determined on a day-by-day basis, there really isn't any way of knowing if they're out unless you call ahead, and they can't promise you that they will still have some by the time you arrive.  The earlier in the evening you go, the less you have to worry about this.

My Long Absence.. An Update

So I guess I should take a moment to explain my extended absence.  This year has been such a transition it is hard to explain with appropriate conviction just how much of a toll it's been.  


I graduated from my graduate program - finally!  After that I spent the next 3 1/2 weeks studying 40+ hours for my licensing exam and two days after taking said exam began work.  I am so incredibly behind that my phone is overrun with photos of food =)  


Let's hope that I can catch up and share about some of the neat places we've found!  

#48 Gravy - Update

So, I know I'm behind and have a lot of other places to mention, but I couldn't let my slightly unimpressed entry about Gravy go without a correction.  


We had the good fortune of having out of towners show up for my graduation.  They're from the south and requested some good southern food.  We suggested Gravy as an option because of my love for the french toast (I still commit it's the best french toast I've ever had).  


I ordered my favorite, my father ordered an omelet, my stepmom ordered the fresh fruit Créme Brûlée Oatmeal, and my husband got the Monte Cristo - success all around.  Not only were we excited to find other favorites on the menu, but most importantly, our guests were very impressed with the food!  We stuffed ourselves until we couldn't eat anymore and left happy.  I easily feel good about moving it up to a 5/5.  My only advice - avoid the country fried steak!