Yesterday I ordered dinner from Lonesome’s Pizza (523 NE 19th St). When my buffalo-chicken pie arrived (referred to on the menu as a “Lou Ferrigno vs. a shark with throwing stars for teeth”), I opened the box to find something unusual:
Inside was my sriracha-doused miracle, as well as a CD glued to the lid, containing a few songs by Gregory Stovetop. Tacked around the CD, a set of photos showed the musician dressed up as one half of Deegs and Carbine, “a fictional 70s cop duo” that Stovetop and Lonesome’s co-owner Tim occasionally dress up as. The pictures are hilarious, the music endearing, and the pizza was great (low on grease, cracker-crusted, and all around delicious).
According to the Lonesome’s website, the pie always comes with a little entertainment: “When you open your large pizza inside the box you’re going to find a DVD from an independent film maker or a CD from a musician you probably haven’t yet heard of or visual art from an artist we all think’s doing something interesting.”
Major added bonus, they deliver until 4 am daily!
I scanned in a few shots of Deegs and Carbine from the box. See ’em after the jump.
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So how is the pizza at this place? Everybody always talks about the menu or whatever, but I’ve never really heard if they are any good or not.
I’ve only had a one time, but it was quite good. Not on par with Al Forno Ferruzza or Apizza Scholls, but way better than Hot Lips on any other delivery place I’ve had in town.
Great ideas and lots of love….but this place can’t be covering their costs.
It’s pretty damn good. I can’t emphasize the low-on-grease factor enough– and they definitely beat the hell outta Hammy’s as a late-night option. Also, they have Ethiopian pies, which I’m gonna have to try out next time.
I’ve ordered from them at least three times in the past month, and I love it. I prefer thinner crust, but not cracker, and this nails that happy medium. And I have to say…I think they completely top Al Forno Ferruzza.
@Oregometry – Stop beating me too it!
Just how much did this pizza cost?
To, dammit!
21 bucks, plus $2 for delivery, plus tip. Definitely not cheap, but I feel like I got my money’s worth.
This pizza box art is a winner.
Deegs and Carbine Kick ass!
Deegs and Carbine Kick ass!
Do they deliver out to NE 60th? Do they have the vegan pizza options?
they have one vegan pizza. it was pretty good. i usually just get the veggie options, w hich are great. viva lonesomes!!
@Reymont: Not until you take me to the University Club.