Pigging out at the Wig and Pen

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Wig and Pen started inCoralville back in the 90s, and since expanded to Iowa City's eastside and to Ankeny as well a few years back. RoadTips has written up a history of Wig and Pen in Coralvilleon his blog.

Taking advantage of an early out from work several weeks ago Itook the DART AnkenyExpress up to Wig and Pen on S. Ankeny Blvd. to sample theirpizza.

For an appetizer I ordered a full order of onion rings, and whatan impressive nest it was. Thin, crispy strands, lightly battered.Just a bit oily with a few chewy rings cut from the outermostlayer of onion, but otherwise tasty and plenty to share amongfriends.

For the main course I had a medium stuffed crust with pepperoniand garlic. Right off the bright tomato sauce on top excited mypalate! The crust is tender and easily cut with a fork. The bakingpan is greased with butter which helps to crisp the bottom andsides as well impart flavor, noticeably so when I munched on therind. I was impressed!

Wig and Pen also serves up two other styles of pizza: athin-crust; and the Flying Tomato, a pan version oftheir thin-crust with extra cheese on top and slices of tomato. Ireturned a month later for the latter.

On a medium Flying Tomato I ordered up a UnionJack, featuring Italian sausage, pepperoni, mushroom,onion and sweet Italian peppers. A gooey, cheesy shroud lay atop amound of toppings. Thin strips of red bell pepper lend a sweetnessto this savory pie. Overall, a hefty slice and just plain good.

And after reading Road Tips glowing review of the Wigatoni,Wig and Pen's signature pasta dish, I know what I'll be trying thenext time I can snag an early ride outbound on the Ankeny Express.