Foodie Adventurer Finds Best Pizza in Florida Panhandle

One of the greatest rewards of traveling is finding little-known local foodie favorites.  In Shanghai, I  discovered the only New York pastrami-on-rye sandwiches available in China.  The best Singapore Noodles in Singapore were called Hong Kong Noodles, and were far from the beaten Orchard Road path, but the best Singapore Noodles in Hong Kong were at the Foreign Correspondents Club.

Now I’ve found the best pizza in Florida’s Panhandle - best I've encountered in a couple dozen countries so far.  Many of their customers swear it’s better than anything they’ve devoured in the Pizza Capital of the World – New York City.  Mike’s Stone-Baked Pizza is tucked away in a lime green building just a five-minute walk south of Doak Campbell Stadium.  Popular with FSU students, foodies, and members of the music scene, Irish Mike spins out the most delectable pizza crusts while you watch.  The salads are picture-perfect beauties, and taste even better.

 

But the best surprise at Mike’s is his Garlic Knots.  No leftover pizza dough, these are melt-in-your mouth knotted dinner rolls liberally laced with garlic and butter.  Perfect accompaniment to Mike’s salads!

V-e-r-y reasonable prices for delicious pizza, calzones, strombolis, and salads in a very casual, very friendly hangout.  Don’t miss it!  1313 Jackson Bluff Road, Tallahassee, FL 32304.  Delivery to hotels, college campuses, downtown, and most of the city.  850-575-3000.  Be sure to “friend” Mike on Facebook at Mike’s Stone Baked Pizza.