The pizza decision
June 12, 2008 – 10:00 amFood is always a fun summer past time here, with loads more places open to choose from, not to mention fresh local food to purchase.
One example was Tuesday night. My neighbor offered me an amazing piece of stripper with a Mediterranean salad. Then yesterday my Irish travelers arrived — three of them. I knew this visit would leave ample opportunity for food outings.
The first night the food discussion began — eat in or out, cook in or order take out, eat in and then drink out? The options are endless. We decided on Pizza.
The Islander’s in the room began the pizza debate - Bob’s, Paesan’s, Edgartown Pizza Pasta Shoppe, Rocco’s, or Gio’s?
We decided OB was too far and Bob’s too greasy (though 2 minutes away). There was a mini fight between Rocco’s and Paesan’s, which was promptly settled when we called Rocco’s and there were closed (it was 8:10 pm - pity it was not a Friday). The Edgartownian in the room said Rocco’s was also to greasy, she suggested the Edgartown Pizza Pasta Shoppe. She insisted. She called ordered a pizza, called a friend who drove it to the high school, met her there and picked it up, though the Irish asked her not to go to all the trouble. She said, “If you are going to have pizza, it simply must be a good experience.”
The pizza was amazing. The Irish were happy. I and the other Islanders in the room were happy and the night ended well. Who knows what tonight dinner will bring!
Tamar Russell is a graphic designer at The Martha's Vineyard Times.
5 Responses to “The pizza decision”
So, was it Edgartown Pizza or the Fresh Pasta Shoppe? What did you order that was amazing? Inquiring minds and all that…..!
By Linda Wood on Jun 18, 2008
Fresh Pasta Shoppe - I don’t know that anyone can beat their pizza. My guests were highly sold!
By tamar-russell on Jun 18, 2008
Rocco’s has the best pizza on the island hands down . Not greasy.
By Ed on Jun 18, 2008
I would actually agree - if you are looking for a more Italian style, NYC slice. However, if you are looking for a juicy gourmet pie with loads of fixins EDG Pasta Shoppe sure does mix one up in a most profound manner.
By tamar-russell on Jun 18, 2008
Well, as one of the Irish guests present that night i can testify to everything that has been written in this blogg!Fresh Pasta Shoppe was indeed a good choice. To answer Linda’s question, the toppings were…black olives, green peeppers, Pepperoni and onions. Mmm Mmm Mmm. I would like to take this oppertunity to thank all those involved especially the extremely cool Edgartownians who intercepted the delivery of the Pizza!Domino’s simply will not do anymore.
By Hilary on Jun 23, 2008