Pharos Pizza is now open! Edmonton

[felix the hound]

http://pharospizza.com/

[egon61]

I know a lot of people have sentimental ties to this place. I find their pizza "good", but how can you not be good when you're serving people massive amounts of cheese, salty meats like pepperoni, all on a bread crust?

I guess for me they lack something. I find thin crust pizzas more interesting. Fewer toppings, less cheese, lighter crust...so more emphasis on how you make it.

[felix the hound]

One word: Popeye

[cleopatra999]

agreed, would way rather eat thin crust....I believe this is just personal preference though. These thick crust, heavy topping pizzas are incredibly popular and loved by many.

[felix the hound]

We had lunch at Pharos on Stony Plain today . We shared a large salami and mushroom on white crust pizza (my teenage son's favourite).

It tasted the same as in its original incarnation but it was lighter overall ( in a good way). The crust was crunchy and light. The toppings were nicely balanced , the cheese blend being milder and more delicate, and without any of the ingredients overpowering each other. While traditionalists might object I would say this is good news: Pharo's pizza has been successfully updated while remaining faithful to the original.

We will try the Popeye next time. I was told that the Popeye recipe remains the same ( I prefer it on a whole wheat crust).

[anonymoose]

Do they still use a tonne of cheese on each pizza?

[felix the hound]

A fair amount but not overpowering- I would say less and milder than before. As i said it is lighter and more delicate overall.
CAVEAT: this review is based on only one sample, which was prepared by what turned out to be the owner. I have the impression, however , that these changes are deliberate and not random inconsistencies. Mantaining consistency is always a challenge for any restaurant, good or bad.