Rainy Monday in Boston, end up freeing up for lunch around 2 PM, so finally try the new Pepe's in Chestnut Hill. Empty tables, walk in
When she came to take the order, the waitress asked "is this your first time a Pepe's?" I just say "No," without explanation. Order my old standard - small mushroom, pepper, and onion (no mozzarella, just grated cheese - a.k.a red). Perfect. Charred thin crust, red and green sweet peppers, white mushroom, and translucent onions over a tomato sauce onto which I shook out some grated pecorino. I take a vow never to eat at We The Pizza again. Catch up with my brother visiting my Dad and, after Dad has had dinner and is in bed, my brother wants to hit Pepe's because maybe the line would be small. I go back again and grab 3 slices of mozzarella pizza with him. Crust is brown, not charred, so not as flavorful. Still amazing and beautiful. I only wish Houston was there to take a picture of these pizzas.
