MaryLou B.
Yelp
Shoutout to our local community heroes!!! I don't know how many times that I have passed by this plaza and not ventured in. But today was the day to be honored by the wonderfulness of Hillary's!!! Diana was our ambassador today. She was radiant, personable, attentive, and definitely a major influence on the charm of this venue. Sure, we bonded a little extra because we are both from Missouri, but it made it especially memorable during this winter storm outside! Cold outside today, but nice and cozy inside here due to the yummy food cooked with Love and the happy hearts of the patrons. People were meeting friends, having birthday dinners, date nights, and even chillin' at the bar. The food is masterfully made. It's a nice menu. Order the pizza first even before the appetizers and drinks... the Chicago deep dish pies take @1 hour!!! Well worth it, trust me! Now after Diana wisely helped guide me through the ordering sequence, she helped me craft my pie. I wanted my fave: double pepperoni, extra cheese. Well, she assured me that there was plenty of cheese already and that she could even offer me to have a layer of pepperoni on top to get crispy. YES, I happily cheered with my hands in clasped in prayer... because I knew God meets not only my needs, but meets my desires. I LOVE a crispy pepperoni!!!!!
Ok, let's talk about the beverage selection... can sodas ( my favorite form), amazing wines, and craft beers with many on tap!!! The beer section is top notch!!! I never imagined a small venue like this having an amazing beer selection! Diana let me pick a few to taste. I love an amber, red, or dark, bready, malty, thick mouthfeel, Pilsner, lager, or stout. After those I tasted, I ended up with the Shiner Bock. Great pairing with my pretzel appetizer with house made Boursin cheese!!!!! What!!! Yes, that's right! Don't sleep on this cheese!!! You can spread this unctuous concoction on about anything and kick it up to sky level with its herbs and creamy garlicky goodness! My hubby ordered his favorite hot Italian beef sandwich!!! It was gorgeous and literally so savory, perfectly tender, and mixed with spicy pickle peppers & veggies! I think that sandwich was gone before I finished my first piece of pie!! He kept giving me samples ! "You gotta try this, and this, and this!". He smiled and said this reminds him of his trips to Chicago. High handed compliment from him. And with his last bite of sandwich, he said that he is coming here from now on and ordering this every time!!!
Now to my beautiful masterpiece!!! The height of this thin crispy golden crust was like a Royal crown filled with jewels!!! Crispy pepperoni atop of tangy chunky tomato sauce atop of the layers of cheese and more pepperoni!!! I was so excited that I almost didn't even want to stop to take pictures for all of us... but behold!!! I'm so happy!!! Al the textures, decadence, and detail was perfect!!! Gooey cheese pull test exceeded!!! Savory pepperoni was on point! And yes, I shared some with hubby and saved some to take home to do the leftover cold pizza test.... Order a deep dish large enough to have leftovers!!! It was crazy stupid good!!!! Hubby said this was proper food and I whole heartedly support this message!!! I want to try the beers that we out today and whatever the new ones are next time. We don't need to travel but 10 minutes from our home to get spoiled like this!! God bless !!!
Don't forget about the heart pie deep dish pies! Valentine's Day or any day is a special way to celebrate these pies cooked with LOVE (*´`*)