Dear Seattle Pizzerias,

I know that coming from the NJ/NY area we have very high standards when it comes to good pizza, and we certainly don't expect you to compare. But you could offer a decent slice for a cheap price. Sadly, you have failed to meet this meager expectation (it's not that the pizza is awful, it's just usually waaaay over-priced).. with the exception of yesterday.

Seattle chain Pagliacci's celebrated their 30th birthday by bringing it back to 1979 prices for one glorious day.

The cheese slice that usually goes for $2.09 was only $0.85. After waiting in a line that went out the door for about 10 minutes, we happily paid for our two cheese slices.

Sampling...

The Verdict: Not bad! The crust was crusty and the sauce tasted good (not sweet like some Seattle pizzerias). Definitely worth the $0.85.. but would it be worth the usual price of $2.09?? No Thanks.

Advice: Considering the crazy lines at all Pagliacci locations yesterday Seattle pizzerias need to seriously consider lowering their price for the slice!!

Random Thought: Does $0.85 even seem high for a price in the seventies? We paid $1.00 a slice in NJ until at least 2001.

woodinville, wa

After reading this article in seattle times
we figured taking a trip to Woodinville was a good way to spend a sunny Saturday afternoon.

The town offers a nice river trail along the Sammamish River, is the home to Redhook Brewery, and boasts over 50 wineries/tasting rooms.

walking along the river trail.. about 2.5 miles to the brewery

Cows = Rural

the sun was asking for this picture

Visitng Redhook.. and what turned out to be the best brewery tour ever.

review of woodinville:
walking trail - nice and flat, definitely need to bike it next time
brewery - great tour, yumtastic nachos
wineries - will have to wait for next visit