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Zπ! in Abermarle NC
« Reply #-1 on: November 29, 2011, 01:50:16 PM »
The actual name of the place  a Z with the symbol for Pi  (π = 3.14....the mathmatical ratio of circumference to diameter of a circle)








The specialty - as you have probably guessed -  ;) is PIZZA! And - some of the best pizza I have eaten. The crust had that perfect combination of of crunch and pull - great texture and it tasted so good - you can't just leave it on the plate!

 The selection of micro-brews was top notch and they have some incredible pizza combinations as well!

But - for me the show stealer was the house nachos!


Beyond a doubt - these were the best nachos I have ever tasted! I typically shy away from nachos at any restaurant.They tend to be salty, and greasy.... But A friend ordered them to try - and they were amazing. Pulled, smoked pork, pickled jalapeno slices, sweet red onion, some Alabama white BBQ sauce, and several kinds of cheese. Unbelievable!!!

If you are ever in the Albermarle area - or within a coupel of hours by car - it is well worth your time for a great meal, wonderful beer and fantastic service.
Highly recommended.

T

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Re: Zπ! in Abermarle NC
« on: November 29, 2011, 05:59:24 PM »
Tim, thank you for the review and kind words. My son and daughter-in-law are co-owners and he is head chef of this restaurant. He learned to cook pizza from a French Culinard trained chef at a place called The Miner's Saloon in Cook City, MT. He makes his dough from scratch every day and all the pizzas are hand tossed and made with fresh and local ingredients. Like Tim said he has a great craft beer and wine selection, again featuring North Carolina choices as much as possible. So far it has been a lot of hard work and long hours but this little restaurant is doing well in a little small town.

Thanks Tim, I am glad you enjoyed it.
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Re: Zπ! in Abermarle NC
« Reply #1 on: November 29, 2011, 06:07:09 PM »
Ken-
I just calls 'em like I see 'em! I will return there anytime I am in the area. I still can't get the nachos off my mind. The beer was great - i had the Double Bastard ( the wife thought it must have been named for me :o ;D ) And the pizzas were over- the- top- great.... but those nachos....thaose may be James Beard Award worthy ;D

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Re: Zπ! in Abermarle NC
« Reply #2 on: November 29, 2011, 06:11:09 PM »
I have tried a lot of the pizzas but never the nachos, will have to try them the next visit.
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Re: Zπ! in Abermarle NC
« Reply #3 on: November 29, 2011, 06:12:47 PM »
They were the most original I have ever eaten - and loved.
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Re: Zπ! in Abermarle NC
« Reply #4 on: November 29, 2011, 07:11:18 PM »
Sounds like a good pizza place to me. Not far from me so next time I am in Waxhaw I guess I will have to run over there
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Re: Zπ! in Abermarle NC
« Reply #5 on: November 29, 2011, 07:40:55 PM »
Worth the trip Ron - it really is.
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Re: Zπ! in Abermarle NC
« Reply #6 on: November 29, 2011, 10:16:03 PM »
Wish I lived close. The food looks great!

You should be very proud twopockets ;D
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Re: Zπ! in Abermarle NC
« Reply #7 on: November 30, 2011, 08:18:04 AM »
Crap,  There's another road trip I must make!!!!   ;D ;D

Ken, you should be proud of a son that's done that well in life.  The place looks great and the food even better.
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Re: Zπ! in Abermarle NC
« Reply #8 on: November 30, 2011, 08:59:47 AM »
Just a P.S. about the review.....

The pizzas were so good, that I forgot to take any pictures. Kind of embarrassing.....but true. :-[
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Re: Zπ! in Abermarle NC
« Reply #9 on: November 30, 2011, 03:48:18 PM »
These are pics of their basic menu. He has added some things since these were made and continually has specials. I have heard raves of his smoked salmon pizza.



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Re: Zπ! in Abermarle NC
« Reply #10 on: November 30, 2011, 04:55:08 PM »
Glad you added the menus Ken - I could not figure out how to get those on here!
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Re: Zπ! in Abermarle NC
« Reply #11 on: December 03, 2011, 12:30:43 PM »
Do they deliver....to California? ::)
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Re: Zπ! in Abermarle NC
« Reply #12 on: December 03, 2011, 12:53:54 PM »
Quote from: muebe on December 03, 2011, 12:30:43 PM
Do they deliver....to California? ::)

I wish they delivered. I am trying to get him to open a franchise here in Alabama.
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Re: Zπ! in Abermarle NC
« Reply #13 on: January 16, 2016, 06:58:45 PM »
I spent last night in Albemarle and based on the reviews here I asked the folks at the hotel desk about the restaurant.  I wanted to check it out for dinner and refreshments.  Unfortunately, I was informed the restaurant closed a year or so ago.  Darn! :'(
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