Tuesday, January 31, 2012

La Hacienda | Somerville

La Hacienda | Somerville






La
Hacienda

Website


Address

46
Medford Street, Somerville

Date Ordered



Where Consumed

restaurant

Price

$11.95

Order Method

server

Service Method

table

Delivery Time

18
minutes

Size (Inches)

14

Price Per Sq Inch

$0.078



Miro
Score

Elizabeth
Score

Average

Look

3.5

2.5

3.0

Miro's Comments: Greasy, but with a crispy crust

Elizabeth's Comments: Greasy and falling apart; not very cheesy

Smell



3.0

3.0

Miro's Comments:

Elizabeth's Comments: A mix of spices and grease

Temp

5.0

5.0

5.0

Miro's Comments: Restaurant hot.

Elizabeth's Comments: Restaurant hot.

Cheese

2.0

2.5

2.3

Miro's Comments: A thin layer with weak flavor. My next slice is getting a
shake of parm.

Elizabeth's Comments: Very little of it and it's doing that weird separating
thing in my mouth I don't care for - also, some bites a little pungent.

Sauce

4.5

4.0

4.3

Miro's Comments: A hint of spicy and a kick of herb that go well with my
beer

Elizabeth's Comments: Rich tomato flavor with a kick of spices and herbs

Crust

4.8

4.5

4.6

Miro's Comments: A crispy texture with a toasty flavor.  It could be more dense, but that's a minor
quibble.

Elizabeth's Comments: I'm usually a doughy crust person but this is a
deliciously crisp crust that may make me a convert

Overall
Taste

4.5

4.0

4.3

Miro's Comments: A great price for a well balanced pizza.

Elizabeth's Comments: This pizza grew on me.
The whole is better than the individual parts. 

Value
Score

57.97

51.53

54.75

Overall
Comments

Miro's Comments: Why don't we go out for pizza more often?

Elizabeth's Comments: I really like this place.
Sorry it took 3+ years of living in Somerville (and some strong
suggestions from my Medford-native family) to finally get me here.

Saturday, January 14, 2012

Jimbo's | Somerville | Regular Crust


Jimbo's | Somerville | Regular Crust

Part Two of our series on Jimbo's!






Jimbo's
- Regular Crust

Website


Address

40
Bow Street, Somerville, MA

Date Ordered



Where Consumed

Home

Price

$9.25

Order Method

Foodler

Service Method

Delivery

Delivery Time



Size (Inches)

16

Price Per Sq Inch

$0.046



Miro
Score

Elizabeth
Score

Average

Look

4.0

4.5

4.3

Miro's Comments: Greasy and tasty. I'd like a bit more crisp, but at least
the cheese is toasted

Elizabeth's Comments: I looks cheesy and delicious.  Crust looks a tad pale. 

Smell

3.0

3.0

3.0

Miro's Comments:

Elizabeth's Comments: Nothing. I smell nothing.

Temp

5.0

3.75

4.4

Miro's Comments: Piping hot

Elizabeth's Comments:  Warmer than the
thick despite eating this slice second…still not the greatest.

Cheese

4.0

4.0

4.0

Miro's Comments: A plenty thick layer of cheese

Elizabeth's Comments: There is a lot of it but an odd after taste - I think it
might be the grease.  This one is very
greasey. 

Sauce

4.0

4.5

4.3

Miro's Comments: Thin on the sauce, I can't tast much of it, but what I
get tastes fine

Elizabeth's Comments: I'm digging the sauce flavor - perfect blend of spice,
sweet, & tomato but the ratio is off - there needs to be more to balance
out the greasy-ness.

Crust

3.5

4.25

3.9

Miro's Comments: Like it's think crusted counter part from Jimbos, I find
the crust lacks flavor, but at least in this thinner version it gets its
toast on a little more.

Elizabeth's Comments: A little flimsy but flavorful, doughy, and a bit
crunchy.  I'm a fan.

Overall
Taste

4.0

4.25

4.1

Miro's Comments: Above average and delivered hot. If you like cheese, it's
hard not to be a fan.

Elizabeth's Comments: Both Jimbo's pizza could use another minute in the oven
but I'm a fan!

Value
Score

86.95

92.38

89.66

Overall
Comments

Miro's Comments:

Elizabeth's Comments:  Surprisingly, I
preferred the regular crust over the thick!