William L.
Yelp
Well after the harrowing morning courtesy of Milton, we were pleasantly shocked to find this joint open. I am a pizza snob, so I'm hoping a joint named after my childhood home will "deliver." No table service today; order at the counter and they'd bring it to us when ready. BTW: only pizza available; no dinners or whatnot.
We ordered a bottle of cab Sauvignon to wash away our problems and wash down our pie. Speaking of which, we ordered a "Big Al," which has red sauce, "mutz," sausage, pepperoni and banana peppers (we opted for none). I asked for it thin crust and well baked. Around 20 minutes later and out it came exactly as ordered.
Queen Bee was actually shocked at how good this thing was! To me it was likewise, reminding me of what I'd normally find in a run of the mill NYC corner slice joint. Good quality ingredients portioned out in good ratios, plus a decent crust which was neither too bland nor doughy. I say it is definitely NOT typical Florida crap!
While the decor wasn't really standout, it evoked something akin to what one might perceive as evoking "Da Bronx." At least the subway sign was accurate IRT recent vintage and Motown, classic rock and such were playing.
We really needed a sit down wind down experience, which is why we stayed rather than carrying out, which is what I'd normally do from a joint like this. The atmosphere here doesn't deserve a $65 price tag. $35 for the wine (it was good at least) was overpriced along with a $24 pie...
Did we like it? Yes, plus the fact that the counter girl as pleasant, friendly and accommodating. Would we return? I don't foresee being in this area again, so for me it's a moot point. However if a pizza to go is your aim while around the area, you could do a lot worse, or as one would hear back yonder: "woise!"