Pie Five Deserves a High Five...

Pizza is an art form I am unable to master, as it would seem.  Try as I might, the doughy consistency just will not coincide with my excessively large topping requirements.  My love affair with pizza continues outside my own kitchen, in the comfort of restaurants. Novelty pizzas concern me but I make it a rule to never say I don’t like it, unless I have tried it once. A new pizza place opened up in Las Colinas recently called Pie Five. One of my pledge sisters from college and I have a standing lunch date for Thursdays and we usually end up going to the same place, but today she suggested this new pizza place which sounded amazing. The concept is much like Quizno’s or Potbelly, the product is made in front of you and passed through an oven to heat it completely before arriving at the table. I appreciate the open viewing idea; I can see my food as at is prepared so there are no surprises when it arrives at my table.

The variety of pizzas offered are all the same price, which I appreciate as cost often clouds my decision-making ability. All of the 9” personal pizzas are $7.03, including tax.  I struggled with my choice but decided upon the Spin Art pizza which included spinach, mozzarella, Roma tomatoes and roasted artichokes, layered on top of a thin crust with alfredo sauce. The pizza was delicious and oh so satisfying – I even took two slices home for lunch tomorrow (or perhaps a midnight snack tonight). Kelli ordered the Pie Five High Five which boasted pepperoni, sausage, bacon, ham, and beef covered with cheddar cheese and mozzarella.  I sampled hers as well and found it hearty but not heavy enough to leave me feeling uncomfortably full.  

For a fresh signature pizza made before my eyes, I would say that Pie Five will gain immense popularity with the business people in the area. By the time my weekly lunch buddy and I were leaving at 11:45, the line was almost out the door with patrons eager to grab a pie before racing back to the office. After our experience today, Pie Five will definitely become a new favorite place to meet.