475588 Wed Jan 02 19:08:49 -0800 2008 5 12 Boston Area 0 3255459 We hit the paddock tonight for an onion pizza. the crust was a bit different: more fluffy and very dry, and could have used some salt. I'm hoping that they can get back to their excellent crust flavor and texture of the past, or that this pizza was an exception. anyone else check it out yet? BTW, someone cleaned the place, and amped-up drunk guy with all the gold chains in the track suit was nowhere to be seen. Wed Jan 02 19:08:49 -0800 2008 81034 black bean can 1 3256832 This is what I was most afraid of - that they would futz with the recipes. Hopefully it was an exception. I haven't been yet, but hope to go soon. Has the menu itself changed? PS: The thing I was next-to-most afraid of was that they'd change the decor :-) love those horses! Thu Jan 03 09:19:58 -0800 2008 3255459 14710 heathermb 2 3256948 I didn't see the marinated tomatoes on the pizza toppings list. The menu was newly printed and in a clean binding. clean tablecloths! The decor is pretty much unchanged unless you consider a layer of grime as decor (I'm on , but they did get rid of one of the larger and uglier horse paintings also the clear budweiser horse lamps are now spotless. Thu Jan 03 09:45:46 -0800 2008 3256832 81034 black bean can 3 3257133 Oh no! I love those marinated tomatoes! This does not bode well, but I will reserve judgment until I'm able to check it out. Thu Jan 03 10:37:50 -0800 2008 3256948 14710 heathermb 1 3257428 The amped up dude was a key reason why business had dropped off prior to the sale. Some people call him "gangsta Mike". What a perfect description, by the way. I am thrilled the decor such as it is, remains, but I'll need to try the tips to see if things have declined on the food front. rats about the marinated tomatoes. Thu Jan 03 11:38:14 -0800 2008 3255459 10232 yumyum 2 3257440 Perhaps we can launch a "bring back the marinated tomatoes" campaign? I'll start this weekend as I may swing by at some point... Thu Jan 03 11:41:02 -0800 2008 3257428 14710 heathermb