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Pizza King

24 Thursday Jan 2013

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3.5 crowns

http://pizzaking1101.com

712-323-4911

1101 N Broadway Council Bluffs, IA

7:30 P.M. Saturday 1-19-2013

Certainly, the word had gotten out to the masses that The Kings would be dining at Pizza King as they were jammed with people hoping to get a glimpse of The Kings and their royal wives. Since they were holding court at Pizza King, The Omaha Pizza King’s attire was especially resplendent this night.

Wisely, we had called ahead…our table was waiting! We perused the menu and uncharacteristically ordered two specialty pizzas. The first was the King Special: sausage, onion, and green pepper. The second pie was the House Special: beef, sausage, ham, pepperoni, onion, green olive (we substituted black olives), and mushrooms. In retrospect King JT wished we had done the second pizza in the usual manner, one topper…alas.

Our pizzas arrived piping hot! Still completely sober, the royals began to feast and ascertain. The Kings preferred the House Special. Its flavor was just a little more robust. One topping foible here, the mushrooms were not fresh. The sausage was tasty, but King JT thought it was sparse on both pies…a clump here, a clump there. RJ noticed tasty pepperoni while King JT barely noticed its presence. A big downer was the crust. Until this evening, King JT never left the edges of a slice on the plate, but he did on this visit, as did every royal diner. The crust was dry with not much flavor, and even burned in places. On the flip side, this thin crust wasn’t at all soggy or greasy, and did support the toppings.

The Kings say…3.5 crowns. Yes dear followers, just a bit above average.

This place is large and has many loyal followers. The menu is way more extensive than the Pizza King name would imply. It is decorated in a 1970’s steakhouse manner. Service was good and spirited, especially in consideration of the crowd.

Bernie’s Pizza

17 Thursday Jan 2013

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4. crownsRe-opened…and closed again by new owners. R.I.P.

Address: 5092 South 136th St. Omaha (Millard)
Phone: (402) 895-4433
Date/Time of visit: Friday 1/11/13

Dated may not be everyone’s idea of charming, but to the Omaha Pizza Kings, the dated decor of Bernie’s Pizza in Millard is charming and comfortable. First things first though, let us speak of Bernie’s pizza. The Kings arrived to find a venue with medium to heavy traffic both at the tables and at the bar where patrons rotated plucking up their prepended pies.bernies

We decided on standard selections, Bernie’s Supreme as well as a half/half sausage and pepperoni. We brazenly gorged on their corrupting garlic cheese bread while anticipating our pizzas. King JT says, “I know we don’t rate garlic cheese bread, but this stuff definitely causes royal cravings.” The kings enjoyed being able to watch the elder patriarch directing the pizza production crew through the large glass window that separates diners from the kitchen.

The sausage and pepperoni while flavorful, did not “wow” the Kings due to sparseness, but the flavor was acceptable for both. There are two types of sausage available: spicy, and a mild sausage that is made in-house. Normally Bernie’s spicy sausage is one of King JT’s favorites. The supreme did delight us with a fine balance of sausage, hamburger, olives, mushrooms (canned – disappointing) and onions.bernies 2

Now, one aspect of Bernie’s’ pies deserves special comment, and that is the crust. Bernie’s crafts their delightful diameter from scratch, consistently resulting in a unique flavor and structure unlike any the Kings have experienced elsewhere. Theirs is a secure, sumptuous delight that never goes greasy or soggy. A crisp shell balanced against the perfect chew regardless of your toppings. This crust , if rated on its own would garner 5 crowns! It is that crust that helps the Kings settle upon our overall score for Bernie’s Pizza of 4 crowns. Bernie’s found a bit higher favor with King JT, and a bit lower with King RJ.

Now, let us speak of the ambiance.  We figure Bernie’s has been so focused on creating their wonderful pie, that they simply haven’t had need to update their rooms since the day they opened in 1973. From the aged Z-brick walls, to the Sharpie penned restroom titles, to the carcass of a weed atop of their outside sign, these thing do not detract, but only bolster the immense character found in the atmosphere at Bernie’s.

A final note, the owner’s of Bernie’s aren’t spring chickens any longer. This worries the Kings! What if they retire? It is our hope that someone would buy Bernie’s and change…very little. Cheers!

Jesters Corner: Driver crashes car into Valentino’s, orders a pizza!

13 Sunday Jan 2013

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Only in Nebraska. “Could I get Anchovies and a scratch remover with that?”.

Happy National Pizza Week!

10 Thursday Jan 2013

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The Omaha Pizza Kings have been on extended leave for the holidays. That’s right- this is our favorite week of the year – National Pizza Week! Since the great minds of government decreed it so back in 1987. We thought this would be a good moment to reconfirm our dedication to you, our dear readers, and to our continuing quest for the ultimate pizza.

In 2012 we had pizzas that disappointed and pies that amazed. In 2013 we hope to point you in the direction of grand nourishment and alternately protect thee from foul amalgamations. With over 65,000 pizzerias in the country, the Omaha Pizza Kings are sure not to run short of venues and look forward to presenting you with our esteemed opines for years to come.

Of course, we welcome your opinions as well! If you have suggestions for the Kings, locations you wish for us to visit, or – goodness forbid – disagree with our presentation in some way, please let us know in the royal comments section below and our valets will fetch them for us.

We will continue reviews again this weekend, but until then, Happy New Year to all and to all a good Pizza!

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