Visit Savannah: Vinnie Van Go-Go's Pizza - Savannah, GA

Strolling through the Streets of Savannah, we stumbled upon Vinnie Van Go-Go's. Everyone seemed to be lining up to eat there and with a nephew that is addicted to pizza and at 5 years old could probably eat an entire pie himself, we decided to have dinner there.

Vinnie Van Go-Go's is located in City Market, a popular area in Savannah to come to eat, drink, shop and people watch. Around the area there is a lot going so despite the hotness (in the summer) and the bugs, I recommend eating outside to take it all in.

The pizza they serve is thin and crispy "Neapolitan" style pizza (I call it New York style) that is fresh and tastes good! They have they usual toppings but what you really need to know is that it is cash only so hit up the ATM first if you are not the type to have cash on hand.

After eating, we walked around bit, experiencing some of the sight and sounds of the city. Savannah is known for its many squares and close to Vinnie Van Go-Go's was my favorite, Ellis Square where the kids enjoyed playing and I enjoyed relaxing after such a long day.

Vinnie Van Go-Go's

317 W Bryan St  Savannah, GA 31401 (912) 233-6394 www.vinnievangogo.com

Crescent Pie & Sausage Co. - Mid-City - New Orleans, LA

A place that makes their own sausage and I am in the area and hungry, lunch at Crescent Pie and Sausage is it.

The restaurant is located in the middle of a residential neighborhood. The decor is pretty simple but along with the look of the staff gave me the hipster vibe. However, it is not that kind of restaurant and all types of people from old to young were dining here.

Our server was a really nice guy, but it seemed to be his first day and he struggled a bit (forgetting to offer specials, etc) but he went out of his way to create a good experience. 

I ordered the special for the day, Red Beans and Rice with andouille and cornbread. The house-made andouille was exceptional! The red beans and rice, on the other hand were lukewarm; it needed more flavor. The cornbread was a little dry for me, but flavorwise was good.

Besides their sausages, the other thing they are known for are their pies. My dining companion ordered the Mid City Slammer Pizza (Andouille, Grilled Chicken, House-Smoked Coppa, Cheddar, Mozzarella and Red Sauce). Again the andouille stood out and was the star. The pizza overall was good. The crust was thin and crispy. I also liked that the toppings were the focus and it wasn't just another slice loaded with lots of cheese.

Yummy sausages and an awesome atmosphere is what I found in Crescent Pie & Sausage Co.


Crescent Pie & Sausage Co.
4400 Banks St New Orleans, LA 70119
(504) 482-2426
www.crescentpieandsausage.com

Domenica Restaurant - Central Business District - New Orleans, LA

With Domenica being located in the historic Roosevelt Hotel, before even stepping foot inside the restaurant, you know that the ambiance will be warm and inviting. The high ceiling, beautiful artwork, and modern design elements creates a high end appeal but paper menus and rustic wood allows the restaurant to remain casual and not pretentious. Even though the service left something to be desired, the environment compensated (somewhat) for that.

One thing I liked about the restaurant is the selection of cocktails. I choose to get the Carry Me Away. The portion was a little small but it did pack a nice punch.

The pizzas are really what define this restaurant. I know you are thinking really? but trust that this is not your ordinary pizza. It is good, really good.

I ordered the Squid Ink Tagliolini with blue crab and herbs. To sum it up I saw virtually no herb and overall it tasted like just plain salted pasta.

Someone else in my party decided to venture outside of the pizzas and ordered the Wood Roasted Goat cooked shakshouka style with a yard egg & tomato sauce. One word, delicious!

For dessert we ordered Banana Zuppa Inglese (banana cake, bananas, crema cotta mousse & peanut brittle). It was served cold, but basically if you don't like bananas, you are not going to enjoy this one.

Overall, my experience at Domenica was nice but what stood out for my was the pizzas and cocktails. Since they offer half price on those items during happy hour from 3-6pm, I would recommend that as the time to go.

Domenica Restaurant 

123 Baronne St New Orleans, LA 70112

(504) 648-6020

www.domenicarestaurant.com

Don Fortunato's Pizzeria - Metairie, LA

Lately I am always on the go so almost everything I have eaten recently has been out of a box or bag. Despite this, I hadn't had pizza in a while and a quick search led me to Don Fortunato's Pizzeria.

When I arrived at the restaurant it was raining hard, so I ended up calling to place the order over the phone in the parking lot. The man on the phone was very nice and told me about the specials they were having. I ended up getting two large pies for a great price and they were ready quite quickly I might add. 

When I went inside to pick up my order, I was greet by the owner (he was also the one who took the order over the phone). He was so nice and welcoming! He generosity was really what made me want to come back regardless of how the food even tasted (sort of). Luckily though, the pizza was delicioso! 

Despite the time it took to drive home, the pies were still super hot when I got home! The pizza was so good and the crispiness of the crust killed it. I am so glad I found this place!


Don Fortunato's Pizzeria
3517 20th St Metairie, LA 70002
(504) 302-2674
www.donfortunatospizzeria.com