If you’re looking for checkered tablecloths, red candle holders and Italian paraphernalia, then don’t visit Dick’s Pizza & Pleasure. A far, far cry from traditional, Dick’s serves up artisan pizza in an anime atmosphere. While the TVs behind the bar played Evangelion, we tried two pizza for the three of us. The sausage pizza was good, but be prepared for the spicyness. In contrast, the salami pizza probably could have used the peppers the party members opted out of. Though it was an interesting change of pace, I must admit my wallet is not strong enough to bear the googling+bravery needed to experience the full menu. Anyone want to buy me the $100 pizza?

Afterwards, we returned to our simple midwestern pleasure of frozen custard. Bessie eventually led us to Leon’s, along with the rest Milwaukee enjoying unseasonable warm weather.

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During the winter months, Bessie keeps us warm with heated seats, adrenaline rushes and pizza. Our first adventure was to the Palermo’s Pizza Factory. Palermo’s makes frozen pizza for grocery stores. On our hour long tour, we watched a video while an enthusiastic employee took us through the history and inner workings of the Palermo’s Pizza empire. There wasn’t much touring, you do get to stare longingly at pizzas as they tumble on down the production lines and see the pepperonis dancing. After the tour, we all sat down to a fresh slice of Palermo’s pizza. After an hour of talk about pizza, it was about time we got to do some serious eating! Afterwards, our group decided to take in the flora at the Mitchell Park Domes and then have dessert at the Comet Cafe. Delicious cherry pie. Hmmmm. Our final adventure of the evening was with Sherlock Holmes and Moriarty at the Rosebud Cinema.

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A month later… Bessie takes us to Crisp Pizza Bar & Lounge for dinner, thanks to Groupon. The atmosphere is very modern and dark, perfect for a getaway from a long work week. The brick-oven pizza was a delicious hand-tossed delight with pepperoni and sausage. I would love to go back and try some of their other creations. I insisted on taking my pizza-fatted friends for a pie of a different kind. We drove to Honey Pie Cafe to sample their delicious apple pie. They can make me dessert anytime!

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*And if you want to support our adventures, buy a Groupon through this link and we get $10! Thanks! http://www.groupon.com/r/uu6947614

Always looking to save some money, I’ve been buying up pizza Groupons* lately. It’s a great way to try some place new for less money and narrow down the choices for what to do on a Friday night.

My first coupon took us to SoLo Pizza in Milwaukee. It’s street parking, which this suburban girl hates! However, there were lots of close spaces and a patient backseat driver reminding me how to parrallel park. Inside, we were greeted by a huge pizza oven behind the front counter. We were too busy eating our italian nachos appetizer to watch the pizza being cooked. Our main course was our traditional pepperoni & sausage pizza. All around, everything was rampantly cheesy, which we liked. Jenny and I also much prefered the SoLo italian nachos over the Ginos East version. For an early Friday night, the place was only moderately busy and the waitress was very attentive. Afterwards, we headed north to Kopps for some custard. View photos…

*And if you want to support our adventures, buy a Groupon through this link and we get $10! Thanks! http://www.groupon.com/r/uu6947614