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August 23, 2019
August 23, 2009
My Search for Great New York Style Pizza
It's hard to top my favorite pizza, Brother's Pizza in Spring, Texas. Of all the NY Style I've had, admittedly without going to New York, they're the best. I love pizza, and am always on the lookout for "real" NY Style wherever I am. Here are some of the places I've tried recently, and what I thought of them.
Napoli's in Chickasha, OK.
They had great pizza the first time I tried it, and the second time I found it doughy and mediocre.
Luigi's Italian Restaurant in Lawton, OK.
Their pizza was pretty good. I liked it a lot better than Napoli's, for sure. They also have great lasagna, and at their prices, you can't beat it.
Luigi's Gyros and Pizza Express in Lawton, OK.
This branch is owned by the same people as Luigi's Italian. They specialize in pizza and gyros to go, and although my Mom and I found their Gyros to be good, their pizza left us feeling apathetic.
It is possible their cook is not as trained in the "art" of pizza making, and perhaps giving it another try is in order.
Hideaway Pizza in Norman, OK.
My extended family loves Hideaway, and on numerous occasions they purchase it for our gatherings. I have to say, I have tried it many times but haven't found a pizza that was my favorite yet. I wouldn't say I am picky, because pepperoni is hard to screw up. I just haven't found anything to "wow" me here. That is not to say it isn't excellent pizza. Obviously I've heard great things from my family as well as others, so it's got to have something for you.
New York Pizza CO. in Norman, OK.
This is in my opinion, the best I've had in Oklahoma. Granted, I've only been around Lawton and OKC, but I thoroughly enjoyed this pizza place. It is a bar and pizza restaurant, and it specializes in the large slices of ooey gooey goodness that I love. Pizza and root beer can't be beat.
The Mellow Mushroom in Columbus, GA.
We really enjoyed the pizza and atmosphere in the Mellow Mushroom. Get ready for a trip!
And if your wallet's in a crunch, you can always order from Little Caesars $5 per pizza deal. It's a hit with the soldiers for sure. But you get what you pay for.
Napoli's in Chickasha, OK.
They had great pizza the first time I tried it, and the second time I found it doughy and mediocre.
Luigi's Italian Restaurant in Lawton, OK.
Their pizza was pretty good. I liked it a lot better than Napoli's, for sure. They also have great lasagna, and at their prices, you can't beat it.
Luigi's Gyros and Pizza Express in Lawton, OK.
This branch is owned by the same people as Luigi's Italian. They specialize in pizza and gyros to go, and although my Mom and I found their Gyros to be good, their pizza left us feeling apathetic.
It is possible their cook is not as trained in the "art" of pizza making, and perhaps giving it another try is in order.
Hideaway Pizza in Norman, OK.
My extended family loves Hideaway, and on numerous occasions they purchase it for our gatherings. I have to say, I have tried it many times but haven't found a pizza that was my favorite yet. I wouldn't say I am picky, because pepperoni is hard to screw up. I just haven't found anything to "wow" me here. That is not to say it isn't excellent pizza. Obviously I've heard great things from my family as well as others, so it's got to have something for you.
New York Pizza CO. in Norman, OK.
This is in my opinion, the best I've had in Oklahoma. Granted, I've only been around Lawton and OKC, but I thoroughly enjoyed this pizza place. It is a bar and pizza restaurant, and it specializes in the large slices of ooey gooey goodness that I love. Pizza and root beer can't be beat.
The Mellow Mushroom in Columbus, GA.
We really enjoyed the pizza and atmosphere in the Mellow Mushroom. Get ready for a trip!
And if your wallet's in a crunch, you can always order from Little Caesars $5 per pizza deal. It's a hit with the soldiers for sure. But you get what you pay for.
Trivet's Family Restaurant
Trivet's is one of the first restaurants my Husband tried when coming to Oklahoma to find a house before we moved here. He and his mother enjoyed some country cooking and delicious pies. He immediately called me to tell me about it.
At Trivet's, the food isn't amazing or outstanding. It's just a nice place to eat when you're hungry for some home cooking. My favorite thing to order here is the Richard's Grand Potato. It's a large baked potato with cooked onions, tomatoes, cheese, sour cream, and beef roast. I really like it, and sometimes it hits the spot when I want a hot meal.
They also have excellent pies, including coconut cream, pecan, cherry, and chocolate. All homemade. My favorite is the pecan pie. And people like chewy vs. creamy pie, and their pecan pie is creamy.
Trivet's is located in Elgin, OK in the middle of the main street going into town. You take the turnpike to the Elgin exit and then turn right and just follow the road into town.
Comment with pictures of yourself eating here! We would love to hear your experience at the restaurant. You might just make it on the front page of the blog!
And remember,
If it's not good, don't eat it!
At Trivet's, the food isn't amazing or outstanding. It's just a nice place to eat when you're hungry for some home cooking. My favorite thing to order here is the Richard's Grand Potato. It's a large baked potato with cooked onions, tomatoes, cheese, sour cream, and beef roast. I really like it, and sometimes it hits the spot when I want a hot meal.
They also have excellent pies, including coconut cream, pecan, cherry, and chocolate. All homemade. My favorite is the pecan pie. And people like chewy vs. creamy pie, and their pecan pie is creamy.
Trivet's is located in Elgin, OK in the middle of the main street going into town. You take the turnpike to the Elgin exit and then turn right and just follow the road into town.
Comment with pictures of yourself eating here! We would love to hear your experience at the restaurant. You might just make it on the front page of the blog!
And remember,
If it's not good, don't eat it!
Meers Country Store and Restaurant
My Family and I outside of Meers.
The Meers Country Store and Restaurant isn't much of a store, but it is a great restaurant. It has received many awards and high marks for it's Longhorn Burgers, and in my opinion has the best Banana Pudding ever. My husband and I were told about this restaurant by someone who had previously lived here.
Our first venture to Meers was a failure. We mapped the location on Mapquest, and drove for what felt like forever in the middle of nowhere until we finally turned around. We both agreed, there's no possible way there's a restaurant out here! We ended up eating at a sub-par restaurant close to the lake and I wound up with food poisoning. Ick!
We finally decided to go out there again, and lo and behold, they really were out in the middle of nowhere! After driving about 25 miles from our home, we arrived to a dead end right to the Restaurant. It's over 100 years old, and practically falling apart.
After we tried their Meers Burger, we were hooked. Since our first visit, we've taken our parents, friends, and siblings for a Meers Burger as well. We suggest it to all of our friends and anyone we meet who is new to the area.
Meers is located close to the Wichita Mountains, Mount Scott (the only mountain in OK!), and the Wildlife Refuge. There is a really neat Museum at the Visitors center, only a few miles from the restaurant if you head down the left side of the road when you're facing the front of Meers. If you head out there, take pictures of the beautiful scenery! You might see a buffalo along the way!
You can read and see a picture of the Meers Burger Menu Here.
You can read the story of the restaurant and the town of Meers Here.
Comment here with pictures of yourself eating here! We would love to hear your experience at the restaurant. You might just make it on the front page of the blog!
And remember,
If it's not good, don't eat it!
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