The Great Pie Debate

There are many important issues in “Our World”

We drove out to Holland (MI). Some thought the reason was to help MomJudy move into her condo. Some believed the reason was to drop off our Wegman (print) to be reframed at the incredible Uptown Gallery. Others may have believed we were going there to get a sneak peek at the infamous “Tulip Time” blooms or to visit the historic lighthouse at sunset. I am here to come clean. We were there to settle the debate going on in my head (and elsewhere).

Which pizza is better Skiles Tavern or Fricano’s?

Both places are highly appreciated. Both have their followers. And both have qualities that make them contenders. I happened to have married into a family of Fricano’s-Fanatics and have ONLY been there, until recently that is.

We had an hour to spare before we met MomJudy and niece Audrey for dinner at, yes, Fricano’s. I suggested that we pop into Skiles for a quick beer and sample a pie (Skiles‘ entry pictured above). Then later we’d order similar toppings down the street and settle (in MY mind, Skiles fans) which pizza I preferred.

We ordered. We tasted. We became judgmental.

Skiles’ creation WAS less oily than it’s competition. I had heard this from followers. I noticed a prevailing flavor of mozzarella, which, being a cheese lover, I enjoyed. But I couldn’t taste the sausage, which at Fricano’s can over power a car, house or refrigerator. The oily-less quality also caused the crust to be a bit brittle.

We finished, drank up, and got to Fricano’s just in time for our companions arrival. 

B ordered the Sausage. We tasted. We thought hard. Our companions discussed weighty issues. We tried to listen. We did have a race to witness. (Fricano’s at right)

OUR DECISION

Skiles was good. The speed, pleasent staff, and speedy service couldn’t sway us though.

Fricano’s still gets our vote. But maybe trying to sway true RABID fanatics is hopeless anyway.

- - - David