I was going to get one of the organic vodka cocktails at Crust, but it was like noon, and I’ve really overdone it on the drinks this weekend, even for me.
So I settled for the organic pinot blanc to go with my “Shrooms” organic pizza — served on a flatbread, which is basically a yum pizza base except, you know, it’s flatbread — with yummy fresh mushrooms, goat cheese, and seasoned spinach.
“Eat Real” is the motto of this certified organic pizzeria — which means 95% of the ingredients used at this eatery are organic. No, it’s not a vegetarian restaurant — but its meats — down to the pork — are organic.
The service was awesome, except when I asked ’bout the desserts, the waiter listed — albeit enthusiastically — only an organic carrot cake and chocolate cake. Um, do you have ice cream? I asked — and he said they did, choco and vanilla.
I said vanilla, but now I’m reading Time Out Chicago and apparently they also have a simple bowl of raspberries for dessert! Crust’s waiters need to not shortchange the dessert menu!
But if I lived in Chicago, I could seriously eat here every day — dessert or no dessert –
Crust. 2056 W. Division St. 773.235.5511.
That sounds great. I always like the idea of organic foods. Who knows what these big companies are trying to feed us just to make greater profits. On the other hand, I have heard of genetically engineered corn that is much greater producing than God’s corn. It is said that if starving villages grow the altered corn, many people will be saved from starvation. But will they later die of cancer? It’s an interesting debate.
Back on the topic of pizza. I’ve made a pizza value calculator that some of your readers might find useful. Please have a look: http://abemore.blogspot.com/2007/07/pizza-value-calculator.html
Comment by Abemore — July 29, 2007 @ 11:42 pm
WTF is “god’s corn”? In any case, you’ll be glad to know that organic farming (no GMOs) can yield up to three times as much food as conventional farming in developing countries.
Comment by Siel — July 30, 2007 @ 9:59 pm
I’m so glad you loved Crust so much! It’s one of my new fav’s. I’m w/ you on the desserts though -the waiter told us that the ice cream was from this local place Bobtail and that they had convinced them to make organic ice cream. But then the manager told us that they made it in-house. Sounds like a bit of dessert-discrimination going on w/ the waiters!! That or they’re just only concerned about the pizza. Next time though you’ll have to try some of their infused vodka - delicious!!
Comment by Anne — August 16, 2007 @ 7:10 am