As I mentioned in the PB cookie post, our fridge and cupboards were barren, since today was the day for Krogering. I remembered that South Park Tavern has half price 14" and 16" pies on Monday nights, so take a wild guess what we had for dinner.

We ordered the Fresh Spinach & Tomato, added chicken, and got it on their new wheat crust w/olive oil instead of marinara.


Mr. FvF isn't a huge veggie fan, but we both thought it was aces. The only thing I would change is adding a bit more salt in the wheat dough, or even dusting the bottom with kosher salt. I think the wheat crust is relatively new, and they may still be monkeying with the recipe - so I'll cut them some slack on that one. Service was friendly, attentive, and quick, even though it was packed. And you sure as hell can't beat that deal - ur bill topped out at just over $11.
4.5 out of 5 sporks! (Just because I've been throwing around a lot of fives lately doesn't mean 4.5 isn't still very, very good. I'm not easy to please.)

We also ran into the super-friendly Kyle Melton from The Buddha Den, who's been kind enough to feature Food vs. Face on his kick-ass local music blog in the past. Don't forget about the music showcase NTRO/XPO that Buddha Den puts on at South Park Tavern on Tuesdays!

I met a few friends here last night to grab a post-work drink. I'm not the world's biggest beer lover, so a pub that specializes in beer-lover's beers isn't exactly right up my alley. But here's the rub - they serve Pizza Factory pie. I hadn't had a slice from there in ages, since I worked at a bar downtown and we'd order in. I was supposed to be waiting to have dinner with Mr. Food vs. Face, but I couldn't resist grabbing a slice of my sister's Hawaiian style pizza. Pizza Factory has a crust to die for. I'm not sure what kind of ovens they use, but it's a perfectly blistered near-Neopolitan.
I really, really wish I had planned ahead and brought my camera to take a photo of this little lovely. Ham, bacon, pineapple and just enough cheese on a perfect crust.

I also ordered up a Samuel Smith's Organic Raspberry Ale, which was aces. It came in a gigantic bottle that allotted almost 3 pilsners worth of beer, and rang in at just under $5. It's not nearly as sweet and candy-like as Lindeman's Framboise Lambic (which is basically not at all beer, but I love it all the same), yet much sweeter than the Raspberry Ale they used to serve at Thirsty Dog. When it hits your nose, it almost smells of sour raspberries, but don't let that deter you. It's light to medium in body and pours a dark maroon color with a very sweet, mild malt. If you dig fruity brews, give this one a whirl. For those of you that like non-sissy beer, South Park Tavern normally keeps 18 specialty crafted microbrews on tap and over 100 other beer and wine options to choose from.

Making the experience all the more pleasant, our waitress was top notch. Often when I go to a joint meant for beer snobs, my indecisiveness is met with a scowl. However, our server at SPT didn't tap her foot or looks at her watch while I lamented over the menu, and even made a few recommendations.

4.5 out of 5 sporks!