-=> JIM WELLER wrote to DALE SHIPP <=-

 JW> -1- Bruno's (formerly Luigi's). Ironically run by Chinese people
 JW> both times. Old school take out and delivery. Greasy in a good way.

 JW> -2- Main Street Pizza and Deli. Run by the same people who started
 JW> Main Street Donair and Falafel where they make a great Shawarma.
 JW> (Donairs are Gyros and the owners are Egyptian, making Lebanese
 JW> food). The pizza place is Halal and serves both pizza and Indian
 JW> Food. The pizzas are intriguing as the toppings include ground beef,
 JW> lamb and tandoori chicken.

 JW> -3- Boston Pizza. A western Canadian chain that offers pizza, pasta
 JW> and other Ital-Canadian dishes. Plus wings, nachos, burgers, ribs and
 JW> steaks etc. Licensed lounge and medium OK food.

 JW> -4- Dominos, not the worst.

 JW> -5- Pizza Hut, was marginally OK in the past but went downhill under
 JW> the newest owner. Will probably fold soon.

My best pizza is a local pub (if an Italian place can be a pub) called
Gabatoni's. Won every "Best of" poll for Best Pizza in my memory.
I re-affirm my placing of them at least once a month. In this area there
are a number of mom & pop stand alones with good pizza. And a couple
local mini-chains which do a good pie. Dominos I'd put behind (by a good
distance) Pizza Hut. But, to be honest I've not had either for several
years -- for the main reason that I still have intact taste buds. I
understand that Dominos has re-invented itself to be much better (be hard
pressed to be a much worse) and I've been told by a couple people they've
truly "raised their game". I may give them a chance - or not. The
surprising pizza offering in this area is a Gasoline/Convenience store
chain, Casey's, based in Ankeny, Iowa. They serve a very good pie. I'd put
them at number 4 or 5 and number 1 of the large chains.

MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06

      Title: Dave's Pizza Sauce
 Categories: Sauces, Vegetables, Herbs, Chilies
      Yield: 1 Pint plus

    3/4 c  Chopped onion
    1/2 c  Chopped bell pepper
      2 cl Garlic; minced
      1 tb Olive oil
 14 1/2 oz Can diced tomatoes
      8 oz Can tomato sauce *
      1    Turkish bay leaf
      1 tb Snipped fresh basil
           +=OR=+
      1 ts Dried basil; crushed
      1 tb Snipped fresh oregano
           +=OR=+
      1 ts Dried oregano; crushed
      1 ts Fennel seed; crushed
    1/2 ts Sugar (opt)
    1/2 ts Red (cayenne) pepper
    1/2 ts Chilli spice mix

  * For a really zippy sauce use El Pato tomato sauce,
  available in the Latino aisle of many markets.

  Cook onion garlic and bell pepper in oil. Stir in
  remaining ingredients. Bring to boiling. Reduce heat;
  simmer, uncovered, for 35 to 40 minutes or to desired
  consistency, stirring occasionally. Discard bay leaf.

  Makes 2 1/2 cups

  Uncle Dirty Dave's Kitchen

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