Pizzas by Powell: Kro’s rolling out new pies, including Mexican Holiday, Lao Beijing
Lao Beijing up top, Shroomy below
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Kro’s Nest (map) is rolling out eight new pizzas – two per week – as former Element Fresh kitchen wizard Jeffrey Powell puts his touch on the menu. I tried a slice of Lao Beijing, which includes smoked duck breast, leeks, sauce, garlic, and – after it is out of the oven – a light topping of cucumbers (a bit savory for me), and the Shroomy, with four kinds of mushrooms plus thyme (tasty). Pies already available include the San Fran Special (pesto sauce, mozzarella, clams, and fresh garlic) and the Mexican Holiday (enchilada pizza sauce, re-fried beans, mozzarella, spicy beef, tomatoes, and more), that Powell describes as an “authentic taco on a pizza“.
Look also for about 15 new appetizers. By the way, two long-time Kro’s specials endure: on Tuesdays at six, the first key of beer is free, and on Thursdays, a bucket of six beers is just RMB80, with the choices including Red Seal, Brooklyn Lager, and VB.
Also of note, Powell is behind the menu at Tube Station Bistro (map), with the creations including the Himalayan black truffle pizza. Have yet to visit, but intend to do so soon.
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I’ve been to Tube Station twice. The food is outta sight and the portions are enormous. It is, by far, the best value for your RMB in town in terms of Western food. A Chinese friend & I each ordered an appetizer or a salad & a main dish. The appetizers were just as large as the main dishes and do not deserve to be called as such. We were absolutely floored. And the food tasted fabulous.
Haven’t tried any of the pizza there yet.
One big problem: The stools are uber-uncomfortable.