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Wednesday
September 5, 2012
the daily aztec
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Lefty’s Pizza delivers Chi-town flavor to San Diego
a corner shop stop
Laurel Vozely
Staff Writer
In a world full of $5 pizzas and
three-topping options, it is fair to
ask: Have we forgotten how pizza
is supposed to taste?
Lefty’s Chicago Pizzeria, nestled
on 30th Street in the ever-trendy
community of North Park, might
refresh your memory. The economic
downturn forced many mom-andpop shops to bid farewell to San
Diego. Fortunately, Lefty’s stands
strong, just blocks away from Morley Field and popular local bars
such as Bar Pink, True North Tavern and Ritual Tavern.
Retro baseball caps and vintage
photos adorn the walls, providing a
glimpse into Chicago culture. Stool
seating and counter ordering is
reminiscent of typical big city pizza
shops common to the windy city.
It is evident the owners of Lefty’s
are devoted to taste and tradition.
This shop is warm, inviting and indicative of the hard work that went
into its establishment. As a San
Diegan who rarely frequents the
East Coast, it is a great experience
to taste Chicagoan cuisine without
hopping on a plane.
Lefty’s menu is extensive enough
to please the starved college student
as well as the light lunch eater. Options include standard Italian items
such as pizza and pasta, in addition
to salads, sandwiches, hot dogs,
burgers and tempting appetizers.
According to Lefty’s staff, the
most popular items on the menu are
the deep-dish pizzas and the classic
Lefty’s signiture deep dish Chicago style pizzas are a big hit in
North Park. SDSU pizza lovers have reason to salivate as well.
Italian beef. Although Lefty’s is famous for its deep dish, its thin crust
is not far behind. Can’t wait the five
minutes it takes to get that slice?
Check out the aptly named loaded
fries that include blue cheese, sour
cream and scallions.
Think authentic ball game cuisine. Any Chicago Cubs fans?
WARNING: While the 15 or so
toppings listed on the chalkboard
inside will instantly impress, they
are only available for whole pies.
It was disappointing to find single
slice selections were limited to the
few combinations displayed.
The casual nature of Lefty’s is re-
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flected in its prices. A pizza slice will
run you about $2 or $3, hot dogs
and Polish dogs average $5, burgers cost about $9 and the remaining
items fall within this range. As usual, beverages always seem to launch
total meal cost. However, thorough
selection of convenience beverages
include canned sodas, bottled teas
and the more luxurious pinot grigio, which allows customers to decide what kind of visit they want to
make it.
Where to sit?
dustin michelson, senior staff photographer
Unfortunately, seating is limited
inside, but there are a few tables
right outside the door, which are
ideal if you have the time and interest to sit down, enjoy a meal and
the neighborhood.
The deep dish pizza toppings
available on this particular Tuesday
evening were spinach and onions.
Yet, the secret (delicious) weapon is
the melted mozzarella cheese. The
layering of toppings was very creative with mozzarella being the first
and marina sauce and tomatoes on
the very top, enclosing the spinach
and onion.
The thin crust toppings included
bell peppers, onion, chicken and jalapeño. Finally! Vegetable alternatives to the traditional olive and bell
pepper! Load a few on a pie to get
your recommended daily serving.
One patron remarked, “This pizza’s got everything. You’ve got the
spice, you’ve got the crunch, you’ve
got the veggies.” Agreed, sir.
Mom-and-pop shops are the heart
of any city. They contribute depth,
tradition and make us feel at home.
If the walls of Lefty’s could speak,
they would describe the regulars
who keep coming back, the families
who’re able to have an inexpensive
night out, the couples who share a
laugh and the delicious aromas they
can’t get enough of.
Lefty’s is a diamond in the rough
of commercialized, San Diego pizza
joints. Of course, it’s hard to beat
$5, but maybe it’s time to keep
quality in mind and frequent local,
family-operated businesses instead.
See you at Lefty’s!
www.leftyspizza.com
(619)-295-1720
3448 30th Street
San Diego, CA