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Two Cities Pizza
202 W. Main Street, Mason, Ohio
Day two of the great Ohio Collegiate travel expedition, and the Mrs. found a new pizza joint to try. We fired up the GPS and headed south to Mason, Ohio.
Now, when I think of Mason, I usually think of big fancy houses, snooty HOAs, and Kings Island. But driving in? It totally gave me Washington C.H. vibes. Nice ranch-style homes, some with the neighbor's car chilling on blocks in the yard. Honestly? It was refreshing. Looks like they have all classes of people coexisting. It was comfortable, zero pretentiousness, and normal. Passed the vibe check, no cap.
Let's talk about Two Cities Pizza Co.
The concept is genius: Two friends wanted to spark the great pizza debate (New York Style vs. Chicago Deep Dish) under one roof. Why fight when you can just eat both? A true bipartisan solution this country desperately needs.
The Vibe: They took over the Historic City Hall building downtown and it's incredible. Tons of character. They have plenty of outdoor seating--you know, for the psychopaths who enjoy eating outside during the 7 minutes in Ohio when it's not 100 degrees with 200% humidity or 32 below zero.
But hey, if sweating in your pepperoni is your thing, it's there.
Inside, the decor is on point, with air conditioning.
They've got a wall that looks like the Wrigley Field ivy, subway-themed restrooms complete with the overhead transit handles (DO NOT TOUCH THE HANDLES ), and even fake pigeons up in the rafters. It's definitely giving main character energy. Great tunes playing too--Billy Joel, Chicago. Huge booths. Friendly staff. Shout out to Ivy.
The Menu & The Grub:
Cold beer and pizza. Name a better duo. I'll wait.
They have everything: wings, calzones, and NY specialty pizzas with... mashed potatoes? Wait, what?
They also offer cauliflower crust and non-dairy cheese for our friends who can't handle lactose.
Here's what we shoveled down:
Bootleg Bread: Basic cheesy bread but baked with garlic and herbs. The crust was great, and the cheese was thick and substantial. Very good! Perfect seasoning.
NY Style Pepperoni: Delicious, exactly what you expect. A reliable classic. #Boring
Bull and Bear Calzone: Stuffed with pepperoni, bacon, mozzarella, parm, and garlic. The crust was perfectly cooked and seasoned. Spot on.
BUT here's the controversy... It came with their self-proclaimed "Famous Ranch Dressing."
Look, I know people will fight literal wars over ranch in the Midwest, but I wasn't a fan.
It had a strong Worcestershire vibe to it. A little too aggressive for my taste. Good for some, not for me. (The chunky "red sauce" was absolutely awesome, though!)
The Plot Twist: A very nice surprise--they brought us a totally FREE order of New York Funnel Cake Donuts. Didn't ask, didn't pay. Maybe because it was our first visit? Or maybe they just respect the bald head.
Either way, fried, tossed in cinnamon and powdered sugar, they tasted exactly like the county fair. Absolutely bussin'. Ask for them by name!
The BaldWhiteGuy Rating:
: 4 out of 5 Bald Heads.
Lost one head because I was severely disappointed in the "Famous Ranch". But heck if you like it, you can purchase a bottle.
I will be making another trip to try out the Chicago Style Pizza.
If you're near Kings Island, it's worth a stop. Great prices, great food. Tell them the Bald Guy sent you!
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