Review: Bibo’s NY Pizza

Hole in the wall? Or, neighborhood gem? Or, both?

I read an interesting stat the other day on pizza consumption in the US. Basically three billion pizzas are sold in the US and the average American eats about 46 slices a year. So, while I’m not a math whiz, this basically means that we all consume a ton of pizza.

Personally, I probably eat well over those 46 slices a year, since I probably eat a minimum of four slices each sitting. Heifer-ish, I know. But, I mean, how can you go wrong with bread, pizza sauce and cheese? It’s the perfect combination that is only enhanced when you add more toppings.

I also read that it was once considered peasant food, since it is designed to be eaten without utensils. Hmm…

Anyways, I’ve had some great pizza and some terrible pizza in my time. And, not to be a bragger, but I’ve also had pizza in the thin crust motherland, Italy, and the deep dish heaven, Chicago. I’m not picky and love both types – as long as it’s good, I’m one happy eater.

The other day, my sister was perusing Yelp and came around Bibo’s pizza parlor that was described as a hole in the wall (and next to a liquor store), yet the user ratings were phenomenal. I asked her if she wanted to tag along on my adventure and she reminded me that it’s swimsuit season. Rude.

Review: Thaibodia

Did it break the JLYMSF and TBell Curse? Or, is it doomed the same fate?

As you may recall, last year I took the risk and ate at Just Like Yo Mamma Soul Food – aka the former T Bell, which is next to Mr. Chow’s. I know – it’s such a nice stretch of culinary wonders on Meridian Avenue.

You may also remember that this was one of the worst food experiences of my life. Not only because of the IOU, the stomach ache and heartburn the followed, but basically it was the grossest food that I’ve ever eaten at a restaurant.

Lesson learned: never go to place that doesn’t have silverware, a working soda machine and looks ghetto. Recipe for disaster.

After JLYMSF vacated, a new restaurant Korean restaurant opened that I wanted to try. But, alas that too seemed to be cursed and closed not long after opening.

Then, Thaibodia opened. I thought to myself “hell yes I need to go, even if I get another horrible stomach ache, I need to at least test it out, for my blog.”