Friday, March 7, 2008
In June after Holy Smokes burned down I blogged about how restaurants I like have a way of going out of business and listed the top 10 eateries I miss. Since then anytime a restaurant closes people like to ask or email me whether it was my fault. The recent announcements that the Aqua Vitae and now Smokin' Lils are going under have sparked a wave of these.
If I am cursed, Aqua Vitae could be my fault. I was a fan of its greasy, cheesy pizza. Smokin' Lils won't be on my conscience. I've been there a few times, but never considered myself a big fan.
But as a homage to Aqua Vitae and the fact that its halftime in Philly, I'll present the top 10 places to eat pizza in Hampshire/Franklin County. Worth noting, chain restaurants aren't eligible. I love Papa Gino's and Bertucci's, but this is a local list.
10. Chicago's - When I lived in Hadley, this was the only place that delivered to me. It gets credit for that.
9. Apollo's - Belchertown
8. Sibi's - Amherst spot across from the Moan and Dove has good pizza and better cheese breadsticks. You can order at Sibi's and head to the M&D for a beer and they'll delivered it to you while you drink.
7. Village Pizza - I'd been away from the Greenfield scene for a while. But the Greek-style take out spot has similar pizza to Athena's (see below) that I like a lot.
6. Pizza Factory - Wheat crust with chicken... yummy.
5. Athena's - In the plaza near the Hangar, this is a common take out spot for me near UMass.
4. Aqua Vitae - R.I.P.
3. Nini's - Easthampton Italian joint's meatball pizza is a favorite
2. Joe's - A Northampton institution. Fun staff and regulars give it atmosphere. Calipari makes it a point to stop in when he's in the area.
1. Antonio's - I love the Honey Mustard Chicken Sicilian, the white, and chicken parm just to get started.
...about an hour til a cheesesteak from Larry's...
Friday, March 7, 2008
Dayton finished the half on a 5-0 run and leads 27-26.
...20 minutes left in the game. Season?...
Friday, March 7, 2008
Mills and Rosanio are playing like they don't want this to be their last game.
...3:15 left in the first half...
Friday, March 7, 2008
Hello from the A-10 women's tournament. I'm stopped here (Philly) en route to tomorrow's men's game at GW. If UMass wins today and tomorrow, I'll be back here Sunday.
This is my first live blog from the new blog tool. Seems like a good place to practice.
Richmond won the first game over Duquesne.
Game will start at about 2:20 or so.
...five days til Atlantic City...
Friday, March 7, 2008
The Hawks beating the Musketeers helped UMass' RPI, which jumped up to
37 from 39. I suppose it could be another game or games affecting it, but
that'd be the big one.
Saint Joseph's may have just put itself back into the NCAA at-large
picture with the win, which is a little scary for UMass if its
competing for a spot with the Hawks, who swept them.
St. Joe's vs. Dayton is now a huge game.
...two days til St. Joe's at Dayton...
