Nov 16, 2021 - Food and Drink

First Bite: Parlor Pizza Joint's Detroit-style pies

A pizza slice with marinated artichokes, olives, pesto and mozzarella cheese.

"You're So Vain" is a Detroit-style pizza with marinated artichokes, olives, pesto and mozzarella cheese. Photo: Jason Clayworth/Axios

Parlor Pizza Joint launched in Des Moines' Beaverdale neighborhood earlier this month, and I went to check it out on opening night.

What I ate: I started with an order of chickpea fritters ($8) and finished with a "You're So Vain" Detroit-style pizza ($16.50).

Thought bubble: Worthy of your time, especially if you're a fan of thick-crust pizza.

  • The menu has lots of creative options, and the $3 pizza slice happy hour deal offered daily, between 2-5pm, is an affordable way to try a few of them.

Open: Wednesday-Thursday, 2-11pm; Friday-Saturday, 11am-midnight; Sunday, 11am-8pm.

  • 4041 Urbandale Ave., Des Moines.
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