Max and Leo's

When I'm in the mood for pizza (which, let's face it, is nearly every other day), I either want college-style greasy crap or really goooood pizza.  No mediocre middle ground for me, thanks.  So, last week, when A and I decided to try Max and Leo's, we were delighted to find a homey little place that sold the really gooooood variety.  Specializing in coal fired, artisan pizzas, Max and Leo's has an extensive menu of specialty pies and you can also create your own combination and choose a sauce, cheese, and toppings to your liking.  After much deliberation (we are notoriously bad decision makers, especially when it's about something important, like pizza) and despite the waitress' assurances that one pizza would be enough for two people, we ordered two because we couldn't choose just one.  We went for the "Blue Ribbon," with BBQ sauce, pulled pork, caramelized onions, and smoked mozzarella and the "Pesto Chicken" with pesto sauce, chicken, tomatoes, and mozzarella.

The Pesto Chicken was good, but the real showstopper was the Blue Ribbon.  I would have never thought to dump pulled pork and BBQ sauce on a pizza, but it definitely worked.  The pork was really flavorful and the BBQ sauce gave it just the right amount of zing.
Both pizzas also had a great smoky flavor (I'm guessing that comes from the coal oven) and the crusts had just the right thickness (not too thin and not too doughy) and texture. 

If you decide to go, you'll have to be okay with a cozy dining experience.  The restaurant is really small and only has two tables along with some bar seating.  The close proximity to other diners and the friendly staff give the place that warm, friendly, neighborhood pizza joint vibe though.

They don't take reservations and seating is first come, first serve, but the pizza is ready pretty quickly, so you shouldn't have to wait too long, and it will definitely be worth it.  One pizza would certainly be enough for two people, but if you're indecisive like me and A and order multiple, then you'll have awesome leftovers for lunch tomorrow.  You'll be the envy of your office come lunchtime, I guarantee it.

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