US Pizza Co.

Though not near as local as other locations covered by this blog, US Pizza Co. is quite a popular spot amongst Conweigans, so it deserves a review.

US Pizza Co. is one of those places that does one thing exceptionally well, and I bet you can guess what that is. Yes, this review is all about the salads. (kidding) I’ll be focusing on that cheesy crack known as pizza, thus the name.

As you walk inside the first thing you will notice is that this place is usually busy. Lunch or dinner doesn’t matter, there will be people in there. The next thing that will pop out are those crazy checkered tablecloths that every single pizza place on Earth has. There must be some sort of unwritten rule within the pizza community that requires every restaurant to use those checkered vinyl table clothes. that are sold with the sticky evenly distributed throughout.

The atmosphere is everything you would come to expect of any pizza place, but the service and quality of the food separate US Pizza Co. from the rest. The staff is always smiling, and even though they are busy, are super attentive and very helpful.

 

Pepperoni Jalapeno a.k.a Best Pizza

US Pizza Co. Logo

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The pizza is out of this world. Simple, thin crust, cheesy everything you need. I always go for the pepperoni and jalapeno pizza myself. The jalapenos here are handled expertly too. Instead of biting into the pizza and occasionally getting a whole one, the jalapenos are dices and evenly distributed throughout the pizza. Perfectly spicy pizza, just the way I like it.

Overall, I highly recommend US Pizza Co. Sit back, relax, and eat some great pizza. Nothing crazy, just good food and good service. What more can anyone ask for?

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April 27, 2018April 27, 2018 by The Gourmet

Beebee’s Hamburger’s and Hotdogs

Freshly opened and sitting close to campus, Beebee’s seemed like a new hip place to check out.  It is a rather small establishment which closely resembles a diner. There is a strong musical theme in place, with record album covers lining the walls. The restaurant is very blue, and the aesthetic is nice. After ordering at the counter instead of getting a number, like you normally would anywhere else, Beebee’s gives you the name of a famous artist. I was Prince, very fitting.

The food is pretty much exactly what you would expect. I ordered a double hamburger with the special sauce they had on offer. To describe the actual patty, imagine you ordered a Waffle House burger. It is extremely greasy, and sort of reminded me of a mini meatloaf patty slammed onto a hamburger. Which was a little bit disappointing considering hamburgers was in the name of the restaurant. They did the thing where they give you a ridiculous amount of lettuce as well, which I had to pull off immediately.  The entire meal was pretty satisfying though, and for the entire meal, the cost was decent.

 

Double Burger (Notice that lettuce)

I am not a fan of ketchup or cheese, but here’s both.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The fries are another story though. They have those teeny tiny skinny fries seasoned to perfection which really complement the greasiness of the burger. Which is a big plus in my book. They also have the “good ice” a.k.a. the little tiny nuggets of ice that you can chew on.

Overall, Beebee’s seems to offer a pretty good scenic escape accompanying a decent burger. I’d recommend it over Mooyaa in the Student Center, but if you have the time just drive to David’s Burgers, those don’t taste like meatloaf.

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April 26, 2018April 26, 2018 by The Gourmet

Zen Rice and Ramen

Recently opened and located right beside Naru, that awesome sushi place, Zen Rice and Ramen seemed like it would make an excellent addition to the Japanese food scene here in Conway. After my meal though, I felt there was much more to be desired.

The atmosphere is great, with differing textures filling the walls and an overall laid-back feel that can’t be replicated in many other restaurants. Soft Japanese music plays and the atmosphere feels much more organic than that of Naru. The small space creates a homey feel and it is rather easy to relax.

The wait-staff did put a bit of a damper on the relaxation though. After taking our drink order, my friend and I were berated by three different staff members asking for our order over the course of maybe five minutes. I didn’t know crap about traditional ramen so I was trying to take my time. We ended up feeling a bit rushed, and this did put a cause us to order rather basic meals.

The menu was decently comprehensive, with rice bowls and ramen being the main focus. (thus the name) Notably, there were hot wings on the menu, though neither I nor my compatriot was brave enough to venture in that direction. There was no beer, wine, or sake available either, but there was tea on the menu. I was really looking forward to some sake so it was a bit of a letdown.

Now to the actual food. I ended up ordering the beef ramen, and my friend ordered the chicken ramen in the miso broth. Like I said, we were pretty basic. My first sip of the broth led me to believe that this was a rather traditional ramen with a notable lack of that sweet sweet umami also known as MSG. To my uncultured Arkansas pallet, it came off as sort of bland. The noodles were very good though, with a consistency that puts instant ramen to shame. The meat in both of our meals came off as sort of strange. The beef I was munching on was extremely lean and had almost a spongy texture. The veggies in the bowl were beyond parallel and were really the biggest strength of the entire entree.

The Beef Ramen (The corn was…. interesting)

The Chicken Ramen (notice the delicious egg)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Overall the ramen didn’t really do it for me. It may just be my taste, but I was definitely looking for more of a flavorful experience, which I felt Zen failed to offer. Give it a try yourself, and see if your American pallet enjoys the mellow taste of traditional ramen. Mine, however, did not.

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April 6, 2018April 26, 2018 by The Gourmet