Also during our Southern California vacation, Evan and I tried another, very different pizza from Zinc, a cute little cafe located on a side street in the town of Laguna Beach. Although on the pricey side, the food at Zinc is simple yet scrumptious and ranges from grilled sandwiches and fresh salads to interesting drinks and baked goods.
Evan and I visited Zinc for lunch a few times, and one particular afternoon, we decided to share a pizzette (a personal-sized pizza). We chose the potato and arugula variety and brought our snack down to Main Beach to enjoy. Neither of us had ever tasted a potato pizza, and Evan and I were both happy with the flavor and texture of Zinc's variety. Thinly sliced and cooked just enough to be tender while maintaining a firm bite, the potatoes were sprinkled with a little cheddar cheese and topped with a large handful of arugula. We poured the side serving of balsamic vinagrette over the lettuce and created a kind of salad pizza that could still be eaten with our hands. The warmth of the potatoes wilted the spicy arugula slightly, and I appreciated all the fresh flavors and textures of this diminutive pie. I did wish, however, that the crust had been slightly thinner and crispier. Nevertheless, I will definitely be returning to Zinc Cafe on my next trip to Southern California.
Caitlin: B+
Evan: B
Evan: B
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