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| Ian Froeb |
| Mr. X Pizza on Morgan Ford Road in south city |
The Place:
Mr. X Pizza (5922 Morgan Ford Road; 314-353-7060), a funky little south-city pizzeria and coffee shop.
The Deal: A salad and a ten-inch, one-topping pizza for $6.99.
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| Ian Froeb |
| The salad half of the lunch deal at Mr. X Pizza |
At some restaurants, you might pay $6.99 for a salad this big. The composition is unremarkable -- iceberg lettuce, tomato, red onion and cheese -- but the vegetables were fresh and crisp, and there certainly was enough of everything. Your choice of dressing (Italian or ranch) is served on the side.
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| Ian Froeb |
| The pizza half of the Mr. X Pizza lunch special |
The crust of the pizza is St. Louis-thin, but this isn't a St. Louis-style pie. The cheese is a thick layer of nicely blistered mozzarella, with a generous topping of pepperoni (my choice) scattered throughout it. The sauce is a little sweet, but not terribly so. As with the salad, the pizza by itself is more than enough food for one person.
The Verdict: Though neither the salad nor the pizza is especially memorable, both are tasty, and you certainly get more than your $6.99's worth. A judicious eater could probably make a second lunch from the leftovers.
Location Info
5922 Morganford Road, St. Louis, MO
Category: Restaurant
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