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Pizza Universe is not your ordinary pizza place and
once you try it, you may never want any other type of pizza.
Pictured (left) Michael Glickman and (Right) Rene Shen
This little take-out pizza shop, at 12223 Pinecrest
Parkway (So. Dixie Highway), opened in Pinecrest about three years ago
and offers a lot of different styles of pizza, pastas, subs and
salads.
When you enter you can see the pizza makers kneading
the dough and pouring the tomato sauce over the pizza. They add a
touch of cheese, sausage, pepperoni, mushrooms or any of the 19
different toppings. Slowly they lift the pizza and slide it into the
oven. You can even watch as the pizza rolls out bubbly and crispy.
"I chose this location because it's a good
neighborhood and it's safe," Owner Lee Seda said.
Seda was born in Iran, but has lived in Miami for 21
years, where he is a veteran in the pizza business, running five
different pizzerias around Miami-Dade County.
If you are looking for specials, Pizza Universe is the
place to go. Order two large cheese pizzas and one dozen garlic rolls
and you'll pay just $12.99 plus tax. One extra-large cheese pizza with
one topping is only $9.99.
If you want something a little more versatile, try the
medium Hawaiian pizza with ham & pineapple -- for just $10.15;
the medium Deluxe with pepperoni, mushrooms, sausage, green pepper
and onion -- for just $12.95; or the medium Vegetarian with
mushrooms, green peppers, black olives, onion and green olives -- for
just $12.95.
Regular pizza prices are $7.95 for a 12-inch medium
pizza, which has eight
slices, and $1.10 for each extra topping. A 14-inch, 12-slice large pizza is
just $9.95 and $1.50 for each extra topping.
And, don't forget to try the Stromboli with six garlic rolls for $6.99 or
the Calzone filled with ricotta, mozzarella and one topping, with six garlic
rolls, also for $6.99.
"The pizza is really great," said Pinecrest resident Annette
Ayala. "But I really like the garlic rolls. They are divine."
If you're not in the mood for pizza you can always order from an array of
salads ranging from $2.25 to $4.95. The antipasto is a must with lettuce,
tomato, onion, green pepper, ham, salami, pepperoni, cheese, dressing and
served with half-a-dozen garlic rolls for $4.50.
Specialty subs include tuna and cheese, Italian or veggie for $4.99. All
cold subs include lettuce, tomatoes, black olives, onion, green pepper,
oil-and-vinegar, mayonnaise and pickles. Hot subs include chicken parmigiana,
meatballs parmigiana or veal parmigiana, all for just $4.99.
The dinner selection includes lasagna for $6.95; stuffed shells, $6.45;
cheese ravioli, $6.45; and Fettuccine Alfredo also for just $6.45. You may
order spaghetti with just about anything for $4.75 to $6.50. And, if you're
in the mood for something sweet, just ask about desserts. You won't be
disappointed here.
Pizza Universe offers free delivery with a $6.00 minimum and if your order
doesn't arrive in 30 minutes, it's free. No excuses. Pizza Universe accepts
all major credit cards and pre-approved checks and is open Monday-Thursday
10:30 am - 10 pm, Friday-Saturday 10:30 am-11 pm and Sundays 11:30 am-10 pm.
For more information, please call 305-233-5900.
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