YEE: Blaze Fast Fir’d Pizza – Woodlake Square

Friendly staff. Fresh ingredients. Fiery ovens. Delicious pizza. Oh yeah, and a balloon animal making DJ playing music outside. What more could you ask for?
Blaze offers countless varieties of specialty pizzas for you to choose from, as well as a create your own pizza option. Just choose your pizza/​items, move down the line, and watch as your pizza is tossed into a giant fiery oven. Then sip on a blood orange lemonade as final touches are added to your pizza, and voila! Deliciousness is served! To top things off, there are free glasses of wine served to the side, and an AMAZING smore sandwich/​cookie dessert passed around that just absolutely melts in your mouth! (I may have skipped to finishing the dessert before finishing my pizza. Oops!). There was also a fun spin-​wheel to the side where you can spin and win things such as free pizzas and Unilocal bags! I loved being able to watch my pizza mature as it was moved down the pizza line. This event was not only fun, but food was made quite quickly for such a large amount of people too! Very casual and fun event.

Again, yet another fun-​filled, well organized event (thanks Farrah). What is better than pizza??? Pizza ready in 180 sec!!! Wow, the crust is thin and crispy on the outside and slightly chewy on the inside and has a nice char on the edges. The flavors are amazing: bold, flavor packed, fresh and spot-​on.
I ordered the Red Vine which consists of cherry tomatoes, Parmesan, basil, ovalini mozzarella, red sauce and an olive oil drizzle plus I added Italian sausage and fresh garlic; Cesar ordered a Build Your Own. With that being said, I am definitely more impressed with Blaze than with Mod; the flavors far surpass those at Mod. Cesar, who is lactose intolerant, said he had never had such awesome pizza and definitely wants us to come back; he said it is definitely worth any side effects from the cheese he might feel later, lol!
The location is great with tons of parking, and the décor is hip and spacious. Annie & her brother own the Sugar Land location and decided to open this location, and both are super friendly and full of energy. Annie walked around and gave everyone an added treat with a sinful S’more pie: basically soft graham cracker cookies with melted marshmallow and chocolate sandwiched between them. Oh and let me not forget to mention the amazing Blood Orange Lemonade that left me wanted to have gallons of it on hand at home!
As the meal progressed, someone walked around and gave everyone a really good orange Blaze grocery bag with a coupon for a future visit. There was a raffle wheel, and I won another S’more pie. There was also a DJ providing music at the entrance with gave the evening a great vibe as well.
Definitely oogles and oogles of appreciation and gratitude to Farrah for another fun event and for always; you are the best and only God knows how you do it!

So, I really wanted to make the opening a few months ago when they were dishing out free pizzas, but boo to schedule conflicts. HOWEVER this totally made up for it! I was ecstatic to attend this YEE as it was on my need to noms list, so I am glad to say I can cross it off and now add to my rotation of fast casual places to eat! Blaze and Farrah both did an excellent job as always hosting this event with lovely entertainment of live DJ and balloon making (but these activities were outside, and we chose to sit in…) oh but inside did have the candy bowl and the spin the wheel! I was so happy luck was on my side as I scored another FREE pizza!
Ok, onto the good stuff, food! Blaze was quite generous and let everyone have their own personal pizzas, either choosing from their Signature Pizzas or Build Your Own. Like the previous YEE event, I decided to create my own, think of this as Subway/​Chipotle for pizzas! Haha, so per my usual I pretty much sampled every topping they offered aside from a few items like the vegan cheese, pepperoni, and the finishing sauces. However, everything else was fair game!
Sigh, sadly my gluttony got the best of me this time, and I have learned my lesson… WARNING, if you overload your pizza with every single topping it will need to be eaten with fork and knife as the crust, being a thin one CAN’T HANDLE IT ALL therefore leading to a soggy crust =(. I was actually quite sad since everyone else around me said their crust was nice and crispy, so this is definitely MY bad not Blaze’s! The one part that wasn’t saturated with toppings, the crust was actually nice and crisp.
OH and to top off the night, they gave us a s’mores cookie made with Mcvitie’s crackers and your typical filling of chocolate and marshmallow, yum! Overall, another great YEE in the books! Thanks Blaze for your hospitality/​generosity and Farrah for organizing and keeping the night exciting by handing out free schwag for the best photos! Oh, and Blaze also gave a $ 50 gift card to the best photo of the night, sadly I didn’t win but maybe next time! I will definitely be back, and this time, my stomach won’t get the best of me so I too get a crispy crust as Blaze really got their toasting skills down, 3 minutes in the wood oven and out pops deliciousness!

As always, the Houston Unilocal elite team knows how to put on a great event. Free wine and pizza, and more prizes? What’s not to love?
With the flood of Unilocalers, the kitchen team was pretty overwhelmed, but to their credit, they did a good job of taking care of anything that went wrong, whether it was a burnt pizza or missing pizza.
Great food here. I loved the pick your own style toppings — you’ve got room to pile it on for sure. It’s great. I got italian meatball, chicken, arugula, basil, two types of mozzarella, mushrooms, and minced garlic, and it was perfect. I’m not a usual fan of thin pizzas, but given the fast casual designation of the restaurant, it makes sense. No problems with that for me!
Had a great night here, and got to catch up and meet with new Unilocalers! Always a good time.

This was my first Unilocal event as a plus one (Nancy’s), and I really enjoyed the atmosphere and food at the event. It was a delight to be able to choose the toppings on the pizza Chipotle-​style and eat it in a short time! I am glad to get the finished pizza so soon as it is always a dread waiting for pizza when hungry! It was also super cool to have Unilocal freebies at the event. The event was organized, and it made my evening enjoyable!
I had build my own pizza, and the end result was delicious. It was awesome that we also got to try the smores pie for dessert as well. The half pizza boxes are a great idea, and it fits my to-​go perfectly. I ate the rest for lunch the next day, and it still tastes great — love the fresh mozzarella cheese. The only issue is that with so many ingredients, the thin layer of the pizza doesn’t hold everything very well. I keep on having to fold the pizza when I am holding it. However, I’m stilling looking forward to trying Blaze again soon!

This was another great Unilocal Elite Event. One of the new types of fast-​casual restaurants popping up is the assembly line pizza places. Blaze didn’t disappoint, and a fun time was had by all.
I appreciated the setup, with all the orange balloons and the DJ out front. The kitchen was a little hectic but they managed to get all the pizza orders processed. They were so busy my initial pizza order was accidentally given away to someone else. They managed to fix it the next time, though, and the manager apologized profusely and made it right.
I ended up ordering the red vine pizza, but with a little more mozzarella. It turned out great. The crust was crispy and the substituting the sauce for the spicy red sauce was a nice touch. I also enjoyed the blood orange lemonade. Overall I enjoyed myself. It was good seeing all the other fellow Elites. Special thanks to Farrah and the folks at Blaze for making this happen.

This event really was amazing! It was definitely in my list of top favorite events like Kharmira said! Everything was top notch from start to finish. I arrived a few minutes early (I am always hungry… story of my life) and I thought the DJ setup outside was an awesome touch!
I was super pumped to see that we were able to make our own pizza. I know this is the concept of the restaurant, but I wasn’t sure if for the event it might be pre-​made pizzas to sample. We got our menu’s while we waited and I started with the hardest part of the evening. deciding what to order! I went with the green stripe, as I am a total sucker for pesto. I added mushrooms and artichoke hearts as well! When we made it to the front of the line (which was incredibly fast!), the staff ever so joyfully built my pizza in front of me. I could appreciate both the wide variety and quality here, and all for like around 8 bucks! I was able to also sample the wine and the smores pie, blissfully ruining my diet for the day! (Thanks Guys!)
The event was fun and went on without a hiccup whatsoever. The owner was so sweet so, and it definitely made me want to support her endeavors to bring fast affordable quality food to Htown. Thanks Farrah and company for another wonderful event. I am so thrilled to be apart of such a wonderful group!
Until next time!

Awesome time! Got to enjoy my first Unilocal Elite event and meeting a lot of great people!
I was a little worried coming in seeing the huge line of people but wow they were fast and good. Being able to choose my own pizza right in front of me was great. Everyone was so friendly and attentive. The pick up line was a little clogged especially with the drinks being right there. The food came out in a good time.
The pizza was awesome. Usually you have to be careful with wood fired pizza because if you overload with toppings it won’t cook evenly and could end up soggy in some parts. I’ve had this at a couple places but not here. The pizza was great and the s’mores cookie was amazing.
Great time overall and glad I went!

I love this restaurant concept, and Blaze went above and beyond in the decorations, freebies and tasty food! We arrived a few minutes after 8 and the line was long, but it moved incredibly quick. The staff was well-​trained, friendly and service was on point.
My husband and I love pizza, but our preferences of toppings could not be more different. I loved my white sauce, chicken, spinach, basil, artichoke and goat cheese pie, finished with a drizzle of pesto! He enjoyed a spicy marinara, pepperoni, ham, jalapeño, mushroom and green pepper pizza. Because of our different pizza choices, Blaze is absolutely perfect so everyone gets what they want. The personal pizza is large, and could make two meals, so the prices are reasonable. Especially compared to other similar concept restaurants (Subway, Freebirds), the quality of toppings at Blaze is top notch.
I was also really into the blood orange lemonade. I love that this signature drink tied in to the orange of the Blaze brand.
Of all the offerings, the s’mores cookie was probably my least favorite. It was good — you can’t really go wrong with chocolate and marshmallow — but it didn’t seem as special as the pizza and lemonade.
Another nice surprise was that one of the business owners, Annie, was my suitemate at UH for one semester 9 years ago! What a small world! Congrats to her and her brother on opening a wonderful restaurant!

Thank you to the Blaze team and Farrah for this event! Right from the entrance of the DJ, to all the decorations inside, to the food was all wonderful. I really liked all the orange balloon decorations (I’m big orange fan!) to the little Unilocal trinklets on the tables, it really made my +1 feel excited from the beginning as it was her first time to these events. It was also nice to be able to talk and meet new people around us.
The pizza concept is similar to MOD pizza and Pie Five, but I really did like Blaze. «Chipotle» style where you pick your own sauce/​toppings but for a pizza and comes out in 3 minutes! I tried the BBQ chicken with my own toppings and its to be noted that they ask if you want to drizzle the bbq sauce after the pizza is cooked (I had initially thought it was sauce they put as the base sauce). The s’more cookie was also good for dessert (I love marshmallows!) The blood orange lemonade was very yummy! The only thing I would say was that it can get overly crowded in the narrow area where you wait for your pizza to be called (and it was also the only way to the soda machine). Other than that, service was great from everyone walking around and was very welcoming. All the staff were friendly and made sure everyone got everything they needed. Also to note, their half size to go boxes were awesome!
Overall, great decorations and friendly staff. Thanks for also having the spin-​the-​wheel to win prizes and having all the little goodies!

I have been to several elite events and I have to say this one was one of the top 5. From start to finish the experience was exceptional. Staff was friendly, welcoming, and very hospitable.
I have been in Houston 20 + years and I have always wondered where I could get a pizza freshly made that tastes really good. I now know I can go to Blaze Fast Fir’d Pizza. I love the open concept of the restaurant. When we arrived there was a Dj out side playing some good music. Inside was decorated with tablecloths, halloween colors and candy.
As we approach the counter they greeted us by our names. They grabbed a fresh pan of dough and asked what we would like as a topping. I built my own which turned out to be delicious. Moved on down and patiently wsited for my pizza which didn’t take too long to prepare. I poured myself some blood orange lemonade while I waited and I have to say it tasted very refreshing.
Not long after my pizza came up. I took one bite and I was in heaven for foodies. The flavor, spicy marinara sauce, the look, and the fresh taste were a plus. The employees came around to check on us while we were dining, handed out some cute orange bags. They also had wine available for those who wanted some. That was nice of them to offer. One of the workers came and gave out some smores. Its been years since I have had a smore. the gram cracker and everything was just right not to much not too little. Perfecto!
After I was done eating I got to spin the wheel. I won a free smore. Lord knows I didn’t really need another on. I will definitely be back with friends and will recommend to others.

Being an Elite Unilocaler has many perks. Not only are the Unilocal Elite Event well-​organized by our community manager but the sponsors are generous and there’s always something fun to do. And while most of us work Monday through Friday, Mondays inherently suck. But you know what, this Monday was pretty dang awesome. Let me tell you why:
1. I love pizza just as much as you do.
2. And this Unilocal Elite Event, Blaze allowed each of us to create our own pizza or choose from their specialty pizzas.
3. Each Blaze staff member was enthusiastic, friendly and attentive.
4. The restaurant was decorated with balloons, festive tablecloths and table decorations.
5. Multiple prizes were offered throughout the night from Blaze and from Unilocal! (personally, I love when there are social media contest involving pictures and hashtags!) Farrah, walked around and also awarded those Unilocalers who were the first to post pictures on the Event page listing and offered premium swag to those active participants.
6. Complimentary red and white wine for us whiners.
7. S’more dessert delivered by the Blaze staff while we dined.
8. DJ playing music (I wish we sat outside to enjoy his presence).
9. I got to sit with some of my fav Unilocalers like Jesse L., trade name tags with the one and only Daniel L., hang out with Depp N., chat it up with the hilarious Alex, and reunite with Todd M. Not to mention get to squeeze Eddie S. and Marci J., see my fellow cake enthusiast Naomi and her urban man Shawn S., chest bump with the Belly G, the rippest Beefcake Unilocal knows, reunite with the beloved David N, kiss and hug Olivia K, high five (cuz she so tall) Tiffany L and chat up Traveria like we were back in 4^th grade after summer vacay. Yeah, you could say I had a blast!

This is just my 2^nd Elite event & again, it was another great experience! Hands down, 5 stars alllll the wayyyy across the board! Upon arrival, there were balloons and a DJ playing the latest jams. I already felt the fun energy and knew it was going to be a great night. When you entered the tables and chairs were decorated in orange with cute little trinkets on the table. Everyone lined up for the grand finale: yummy pizza!
The line was long but moved rather quickly! You could either create your own or choose one of their crafted pizza’s. I did the create your own. My pizza included spicy red sauce with a mixture of white cream sauce, ovalini mozzarella and a small amount of feta cheese, applewood bacon, grilled chicken and pepperoni, spinach, oregano, topped with a little pesto sauce. The pizza was then put into this fire-​blazing oven which cooked for 3 minutes. This pizza was THE BOMB! I loved the little kick of spice in each bite. All the ingredients mixed well and all tasted fresh.
To drink, there was complimentary wine (Chardonnay, Moscato or Cabernet). They also had non-​alcoholic beverages such as sodas, water, tea, regular lemonade and blood-​orange lemonade. I had the blood orange and could hardly put my cup down– it was very tasty! Prices were listed on the main menu and all the items seemed reasonably priced. They provided games where Unilocalers could go up and spin the wheel to win prizes.
The owners and staff came around to introduce themselves and ensure everyone was enjoying their pizza. He also told us about their other location in Sugarland. The management team was beyond helpful the entire evening. That is a great reflection of their business, how well they work together and aim to please their customers. The entire event was simply amazing! Thank you to the owner, staff and Farrah for a job well done! I’m definitely a customer!

Farrah and the Blaze staff outdid themselves with this one. Because I’m from New York, I always judge pizza hard, and most pizza places in Houston don’t live up to my expectations, but Blaze blew me away.
I loved how they set this place up for us. They had balloons and a DJ and they really tried to make the night as fun as possible, and it worked! When I got in line, I knew I was going to try their veggie pizza «Veg it Out», and I LOVED it. I added spinach and red peppers, which I actually almost forgot to do, but the staff was super accommodating. They were extremely friendly and never missed a beat.
My pizza was ready within about 5 minutes, which gave me a chance to grab a table and a glass of wine. When I cut into my pizza, I was actually mind-​blown. The crust had an incredible buttery taste and was perfectly crisp. From then on, I knew I would be bragging about this place to all of my friends.
To top it off, the owners brought around a free tote bag (who doesn’t love an awesome tote?!) and it had a BOGO coupon on it. Please Blaze, make it easier for me to bring back my boyfriend… Then the owners also came around with their s’mores pie, which was AMAZING. I tried to take a photo but didn’t do it justice. Some of the other eliters definitely fared better, and I defer to their awesome photos.
At the end I spun the wheel and won a free s’mores pie for next time, and I got to take a photo with the Unilocal photo frame. Two huge thumbs up to Farrah, the Elite squad, and Blaze staff/​management for making this night so awesome. I’ve already started to recommend it to my friends, and I’ll be bringing my boyfriend back ASAP.

This YEE exceeded my expectations! Overall it was a well organized event, with plenty to experience being an elite and customer of Blaze.
On arrival I was greeted by Farrah, who did an excellent job organizing. There was a DJ and balloon artist outside, and it was an inviting atmosphere with balloons, bright lights, and smell of pizza in the air.
Lets get to the important part, the food!
Each elite had their opp to build their own, or order a signature 11′ pizza. I opted to build my own. The staff behind the counter was very welcoming, greeting me by name, and asking how I was doing, and whether it was my first time. Process was pretty self explanatory, we’ve become accustomed to this way of ordering thanks to the chipotles and piadas of the world. They had more than enough toppings to choose from. My pizza looked alright going into the oven, but it looked mouthwatering!
It was just the right amount of crisp and the spicy red sauce had a good kick to it!
The lemonades were both tart and delicious. I also liked the s’mores cookie sandwiches, they were served with the chocolate still melting, so they were perfect.
The staff was very generous in giving out free pizza coupons, and swag, I will definitely be back!

Unilocalers came out to party! Not that I can blame them because Blaze pulled out all the stops for us lucky Elite members. I got there super early, but waited in my car because I’m pregnant and I do what I want. From my creeper’s-eye-view, I could see a line forming outside like a hot nightclub. I joined the party a few minutes after it started, but I was definitely in the latter half of the group.
As a scraggler, I had a bit of a wait in line, but the line moved fast. I ordered a meat eater pizza and added a few vegetables for the sake of my health. The Blaze staff was super fast at making the pizzas, and I have no doubt they’re completely competent to handle a lunchtime crush.
What I also loved about the menu was that the calories were listed. I find it super helpful when I’m in the habit of watching what I eat. Blaze also has a great selection of drinks, but I’m not sure they have their liquor license yet (so no wine/​beer). But who needs alcohol when their lemonade is so fantastic?! Blood orange lemonade is where the (mouth) party is at. Not too sour, not too sweet, so good with pizza. The owners also came by offering s’mores cookie sandwich desserts which were a fantastic compliment.
As always it was super fun catching up with fellow Unilocalers and to check out a new spot around town. Since it’s really close to my work, I know Blaze will definitely be on the lunch rotation.

Damn, I was definitely gonna open with a #blazeit pun, but Daniel L. beat me to it. Hmm… let me think here…
Can we get a round of applause for the DJ that was outside the entire evening?
That’s right, FYI, there was a DEE JAY for this event. He was spinning the hottest dance tunes to a sick light show. And, get this. He makes BALLOON ANIMALS too. Whaaat? This dude has talent OUT THE ASS. Someone get this guy a Nobel Prize.
No, but seriously, I asked Farrah why they put the DJ outside when everybody was inside, and apparently it was to keep the noise level down inside so people could talk. That’s actually really nice, because I hate yelling over Cha Cha Slide. But I can’t help but feel like nobody got to appreciate him. Maybe he would have been better suited for a different event? I don’t know. At least he made us a couple of balloon dogs that we got to take home. That was cool.
Everything else was on point here. Each person got their OWN PIZZA, customizable and everything. There was a lady handing out free s’more sandwiches for dessert. There was wine. There was two different kinds of lemonade. There was a wheel you could spin to win a random free prize. But perhaps most importantly, there was a bunch of positive energy coming from the staff. From the lady who took the sauce order, to the guy handing out people’s pizzas, to the dude letting me spin the wheel, everybody was extremely enthusiastic and fun. During the middle of dinner, a couple of the owners came out and somehow got everybody to chant «BLAZE IT UP!» like some kind of sports team. What is this, Friday Night Lights?
Anyway, if I could somehow devise a formula for a winning Unilocal event, it would contain these variables:
–a large amount of food
–free alcohol
–giveaways
–hospitality/​service
–balloon animals
and this event nailed all of them. Major props to Farrah and the Blaze Pizza team.

Yo Elites, let’s kick it!
Blaze blaze pizza!
Blaze blaze pizza!
Alright stop! Collaborate and listen.
Belly is back with a brand new review.
Elites were invited to Blaze
We were all served pizza and yummy s’mores pie
Will it ever stop? Yo, too bad yes.
Our hands were stamped, one all we got
Told the cashier, I wanted meats on my pizza
Sprinkles some cheese and ate a slice with a swagger
Swags were handed out by the CM
She was handing them out for the coolest pictures
on Unilocal,some even won gift cards
Anything less than fifty is a felony
Love it or hate it, you better review
You better start typing, elites don’t play
If there was a problem, yo, go shut it
Come back to Blaze with BOGO coupon…
Mmm, okay I’m done with all the silliness.
On the real now, it was a great event. All the Unilocalers were allowed to order one whole pie of pizza; whether it was build your own, or one of the selections already on the menu. On top of that, some red and white wines were provided on top of the free fountain drinks. Yes, some people had to pay for the salad and the sparkling water, but come on You really don’t have room to complain after everything that was given out to the elites.
Swags were given out to those who posted cool pictures on the event page. The swags included Unilocal earbuds, flask, and tumbler. There was something for everybody. Unfortunately, I didn’t win anything this time because I wasn’t cool enough, but hey, it’s all good. I got plenty from past events anyway. There was also a game where some Unilocalers won gift cards. I didn’t win any, but I didn’t play. So can’t complain here either.
I also loved how the owners and the staff actually came around to each table and asked us how our experience was and if there was anything they could get us, etc. They also handed out some grocery bag with a BOGO coupon attached to each bag. Sweet!
I live fairly close to this Blaze location and I had wanted to try this place for a while and this event finally gave me the chance to. Now that I have actually tasted their pizza and loved it. Bet believe I’ll be coming back in the near future.
As always, I would like to thank our CM, Farrah A., for organizing the event, and to the owners of Blaze Pizza and the staff at Blaze Pizza. I wish you guys all the best in your business endeavors. But hey, at least you know that you got me as a new customer.

If there was a way to award more than 5 stars, this place surely deserves it!
Blaze Fast Fir’d Pizza has a unique concept and a great product. Patrons are able to select from their line of signature pizzas or choose the create-​your-​own option. There are a variety sauces and loads of fresh toppings to pick. And, the price is right, too. Most pies average about $ 8.00, a real bargain in my book.
Highlights from the evening…
Atmosphere — Festive! I loved the fact that there was a dj outside, and orange balloons and tablecloths on the tables inside. This added an unexpected but delightful, seasonal flair. There was also a wheel for us to spin and win prizes. I actually won a coupon for a free s’mores dessert on my next visit. Cha-​Ching!
Food — Delicious! I customized the «Link In» and enjoyed it immensely. Instead of traditional red sauce, I selected a mix of it and spicy which turned out just right. The addition of mushrooms and green peppers put it over the top. I was quite pleased with the taste of the crust. It was thin but not crispy. It supported all of the toppings without getting soggy, too. Big Plus!!!
You must try the s’mores for dessert. Although I don’t have a pic to post, they don’t disappoint. And, the Blood Orange Lemonade was quite refreshing.
Service — Outstanding! Granted, this was a private event, I was still very impressed with the overall friendliness of the staff and owners. One of the owners served us complimentary wine and the s’mores dessert I mentioned earlier. Since I could not finish my pizza, another gentleman offered me a box to take the rest to-​go.
I will definitely be back AND will spread the word, too.

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Just kidding, they blaze pizza. Not the other thing. We’re not like other states, we’re not a cool state. Even though we lay claim to the magnificent and inspiring (but short-​lived) musician Blaze Foley, our duct taped messiah. However just like the nerds in the legislature can’t get some things right, they also fail to get things right in the DA offices around the state and his murderer was acquitted. At least we still have Townes Van Zandt. Wait. DAMMIT. This is why we just can’t have nice things in this state; except for fast-​casual pizza perchance.
We were offered two options to get our YEE on this week. The Woodlake Square location way out west down Westheimer (past Fogo de Chao, who drives that far west, really) on Monday night, or on down in the land of Sugar at their other location on Tuesday night. One was closer than the other which explains my reasoning.
Blaze follows on the coattails of the explosive growth in the «fast-​casual» category which is offering a lot of unique, tasty options these days beyond the Chipotle or Freebirds conundrum in the days of yore more than a decade ago as a sensible, burrito-​enjoyin’ undergraduate.
Piada at the recent YEE focused on Italian street food in the fast-​casual manner where you walked your beautiful face down the line customizing your street food as you see fit, the same as you would with a burrito over at the Chipotle. Blaze instead is about customizing your pizza and then seeing it get roasted in three minutes of heaven or less on the open flame oven in the center of the restaurant, before it is delivered to you for eating. The concept combines pizza, which is always one of the best things ever, and being able to get your bossy on, which is also important to regain control of some aspects of your life that the ex-​wife and everyone else seems hell-​bent intent on stripping away or at least casually chipping away at daily.
According to one press release, this is the slightly larger one of the two. Ours coming in at 2600sqft with seating for 60 inside and an additional 40 seats on an outdoor patio; against 2300 down in SL. More interestingly, each is designed to suit its own space by architect Ana Henton incorporating unique elements and fire-​inspired colors to each location.
More cool, is that Blaze is committed to sustainability and uses eco-​friendly packaging and locally sourced ingredients whenever practical. That seems a bit vague, but at least they are making the efforts where they can — but hopefully they nail down some specifics, like The Durham House was willing to do a few weeks ago for that gold OYE.
Prices for normie paying customers run you about $ 5 – 10 depending on your topping choices. This fits within the corporate declarations that they are affordable & fun or casual or something something millenials. They also appeal to a certain je né sais quoi, lazy adult robot that just wants some pizza without the fuss of having to go through the whole sit-​down, white tablecloth, waiter sort of experience at the Dolce Vita or the Piola. Instead like Chipotle you shuffle through the line, customize the thing, and disappear like a wisp of smoke into the night to return to the 1tb xbox one with munchies in tow.
Let’s talk about what we sampled this evening.
Munchies: one «build your own pizza» which was gat dang delicious! Spicy red sauce with drips of white sauce. The cheeses. The meats. ALL the bacon. And all of veg. The crust is a stand out, you could tell in a blind taste test how amazing it is. This is one of the better pizzas I have had lately since I got to customize it muh way with the spicy sauce, the assload of jalapeños, and the nice cheese this thing thing tickled me in all of the right places before a nice topping of crushed red pepper on the table made her mine.
Dranks: there were small cups of red and wine. Nice. It wined me up. And I had the good cheese from the pizza so I had some cheese with that whine, my fave.
A huge thank you to Farrah and her crew for setting up this delightful YEE to check out a new chain I had been hearing a lot of buzz about and wanted to investigate for myself. Also a big thanks to Blaze for opening up their doors and graciously weathering our shenanigans for the evening.
The brother/​sister owners were so polite and nice. And their staff were just as awesome, they were all so inviting and warm. Amazing staff and they made a very nice impression on me.
I’ll be back to Blaze as a normie paying customer — and you should too.