Michael's Pizzeria Bar Exam

Edwin Goei • OC Weekly • March 28, 2013
When given the option at these everything old-is-new-again pizzerias, always sit at the bar. It's equivalent to sitting in the front row at a concert. It's where I would've sat when Mozza opened in Newport Beach if I'd had the chance, but with...
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