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I will definitely do that. Thanks. Have you tried it? Ill have to buzz Petey about it too. Pi-ophiles everywhere need to know.

Slicey - I was imprecise - no equal IN NEW ORLEANS. Their basic sauce is spicy (ala the old Sugar Park Tavern). I like a more mild sauce, and they were kind enough to make one for me. To say these guys are accommodating would be a vast understatement.

paz5559 wrote:Slicey - I was imprecise - no equal IN NEW ORLEANS. Their basic sauce is spicy (ala the old Sugar Park Tavern). I like a more mild sauce, and they were kind enough to make one for me. To say these guys are accommodating would be a vast understatement.

Paz.I just heard about underground operation on St. Claude. The guy apparently built an oven in his backyard and serves only on Thursday nights.

He makes them one at a time so there is a wait, but you actually sit down and eat in his house; the way I heard tell.

Funny stuff, this underground movement. Inspirational to anyone who ever considered doing something on a small scale, but puzzling.

Licensing, health codes and inspections. general red-tape issues, etc., is one thing that deters most interested people from trying something small, but these guys seem to have found a way around.

Slicey, I haven't tried it yet. I am in the Bywater most Sundays but I usually head back uptown by 3 or 4ish. One of these days I'm going to time it better though.

paz5559 wrote:Slicey - I was imprecise - no equal IN NEW ORLEANS. Their basic sauce is spicy (ala the old Sugar Park Tavern). I like a more mild sauce, and they were kind enough to make one for me. To say these guys are accommodating would be a vast understatement.

Interesting! We had a pie last night, thanks to PAZ's recommendation. My mama must have said at least 6 times, "Oh, and I really like the sauce! Not too spicy!"

Let me tell you folks, my mama never eats pizza & she stole 2 pieces from the box when she thought I wasn't looking!

That said, "Nah, it's not so great!" Shhhhh!


I called at 5:30pm & they told me to pick up at 7pm.

Jag, next time I go, I'll get you one as well & drop it off on the way home if you like. I'll keep you posted on the next time.

Well I have to say that I must recuse myself from any sort of specific review due to the fact that the pie was not right out of the oven. Pretty much my fault but I know the game now and will get there a little early next time so I can grab a slice right out of the oven. All that said, it was pretty darn good. My DC said that she has not ever had a pie like it anywhere in New Orleans, thus agreeing with PAZ as "unequalled" With all props to the above mentioned places that will do in a pinch, I do think that this pie has lots of potential. Loved the flavor of the sauce, the fresh Mutz was sweet and the whole basil leaves were a nice touch. The pie was pulled a bit thin in the middle and once it hit the box, there was a significant sog factor. Rigtht out of the oven, on a pizza pan and maybe a bit more well done and you just might have something there. Ill try again next week. Thanks for letting us all know about this Paz.
We took the pies to MArkeys, right around the corner, ordered a couple of cold beers and ate them there.

Slicey, I took it home & put it on a hot pizza stone for about 6 min.
It was perfect! YMMV.