Gung Ho Pizza: Launch party done, Thursday opening to come
Principals O'Loghlen and Gray celebrate with Champagne.
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Slated to open this Thursday in the China View complex, Gung Ho! Gourmet Pizza Factory held a pre-opening party last night at The Opposite House where attendees sampled pizzas and salads, witnessed the global launch of the company video (I won’t give away the ending, let’s just say I knew the mustache was fake), and guzzled gallons of Tsingtao beer, iF juice, and New Zealand wine. I tried a handful of different pies, topped with ingredients ranging from basil to baby squid, and, like those around me, had mixed reactions to the flavor combos. My favorite: the four-cheese pizza.
One thing I hoped to find, but didn’t, was pepperoni pizza. It’s not that I don’t want to try new things (though I am sick of seeing words like “artisan” and “hand-crafted” attached to them), but sometimes I want a classic. My usual pizza delivery order is a large pepperoni from Buona, which brings them quick and tasty (they are as good reheated as they are fresh from the oven). I see that Gung Ho has pepperoni pizza on the menu, so I will put it to the Buona Test and report back.
Of note:
- Promotion: The deal is two-for-one pizzas until the end of July.
- Food: The price is right, with medium pies starting at RMB40 and large ones at RMB55, while salads and pastas start at RMB30 and RMB40.
- Drinks: Soda is RMB5, Corona is RMB15, iF Juice is RMB22, and Blue Star and Leffe Blonde beer is RMB25. A bottle of Grace Vineyard Chardonnay or Cabernet Sauvignon from China is RMB120, while New Zealand Merlot or Sauvignon Blanc is RMB150. A thought: If gourmet is the angle, why not offer more wine options or suggest pairings?
- Hours: The place will be open from 11 AM to 12 AM, which means those with the munchies after midnight will have to get their pizza fixes at The Den, The Tree, or elsewhere.
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I agree 100%. For neighborhood pizza joints, Buona is the one to beat. I absolutely love their pepperoni pizza and I am looking forward to seeing how Gung Ho compares.
@ Ryan,
Yep, that pepperoni pie is choice comfort food.
Cheers, Boyce