Pizzarelli's Pizzeria

As I sit at the kitchen table and put my thoughts to words, I'm enjoying my Pizzarelli pizza for the 4th time. The first was Sunday evening, then Monday and Tuesday morning for breakfast and finely Tuesday night for supper.
Because the whole family is home I don't get to order pizza very often and must make the most of it when I do, hence the multiply feasting on a single pizza.

Pizzarelli's Pizzeria located at 15858 Manchester Road in Ellisville is locally owned and operated and is what I would call my local favorite. It's only 3 stop lights east on Manchester from home. It is by far the best pizza that close to home. They offer the big 3 Dine-in, Carry-out, and Delivery. The dine-in option is limited, and I would suggest you carry out or have you pie delivered. The dine-in ambiance is that of a busy take-out and delivery pizza joint, seating is limited and there is not a lot of time spent in the upkeep of the dining area, as they are all busy making pizza's for carry out and delivery.

The Pizza, you have three choices, New York Style (round hand toss), Chicago Style (thin & crispy) and Deep Dish. Before we go any further I have to discuss the "Chicago Style", living in St Louis for the past 20 plus years I know that "Chicago Style" is not thin and crispy as their menus states but that St Louis Style is thin and crispy, but it's not my pizza joint and they can call it what ever they like. I'm a New York Style Pizza kinda of person anyway so the semantics's don't really matter to me.

For me it's my current favorite, New York crust with pepperoni, Canadian bacon, meat balls, and onions. If I was feeling my oats I would have them put some anchovies on half, but not this time. As far as the toppings go the only thing I would like to see different is Red Onions as an option. By the time I get home (just three stop lights) the pizza has cooled off just a little and is the perfect temperature ( the cheese will stretch a bit but you can bite it in two). There is just the right amount of pepperonis, the sliced meatballs are seasoned just right, the Canadian bacon is the real thing (at least real for those of us south of the border), and the small slice to big hunk of onion. I can't forget to mention the generous helping of mozzarella cheese. The pizza just melt in your mouth, If I was home alone I probably wouldn't stop eating until the whole pizza was gone it's that good in my book. If you are in the neighborhood you ought to give them a try, call ahead @ (636) 394-0094.

Highly Recommended!

The pizza is now all gone so I guess it's time to shut up. GAW

My List 2008 - 2009

My list is sort of a Christmas, birthday, fathers day, and Generally a good guy list that I share with family and friends so they know what I need when buying a gift for me. Normally I don't end up with much on my list, nor do I expect to get much from my list even when I only put 1 or 2 items on it, such as this year.

1. I would like to add a little Adventure to my daily commute, and what better way to do that than a BMW F800GS Adventure Touring motorcycle. I would prefer it to be Black and Yellow as pictured. It should also included the option package which includes ABS, Heated Grips (I ride in the cold also), display computer, and center stand. And what would a Adventure Tourer be with out the side and top cases? Not much so it should have them as well. Talk to Bob Honz at Gateway BMW and he will make it happen. As you can see from the photo it fits perfectly.

2. Being the environmentally conscious person that I am I would like to add some MPG to my daily commute when I'm not adding the above Adventure. I believe that a Piaggio MP3 500 would do wonders for my MPG, not to mention how cool it would also make me look. Only one option: Demon Black. As you can see in the photo it goes well with my riding gear. Although a flat black helmet wouldn't hurt. Talk to Sean Brao at Vespa St. Louis.

So that's it just 2 items on the list, that's not asking for to much is it? GAW.

Piaggio MP3 500 photo!

"He's married with kids and can't spend more than $30 without his wifes permission"

It must be written all over my face (and with the hairline receding there is plenty of room). Because not one sales man at St Louis Vespa would even look up from doodling on their desk blotter. The service manager(?) finally did ask if he could help me. He did know quite a bit about the MP3 500, but all of a sudden he was gone... and the salesmen (3 of them) sat quietly doodling not daring to lift their heads...

So no photo at this time. I will have to take my own photographer with me next time.

GAW