Kevin Cox’s new eatery has been a South Side institution for nearly 40 years.
Michael’s Pizza Bar & Restaurant 2612 Sarah St., is now run by Cox, co-founder of Bar Marco in the Strip District, and his sister, Mary Cox.
The siblings are working hard to carry on the tasty tradition started by Michael and Dee Glowacki. It’s a labor of amore.
The dough and sauce are made in-house and come in four sizes: an 8-inch personal pie called The Little Charli, small, medium and large. The pepperoni is always a good choice, but Bartender Brad Travis says customers shouldn’t overlook the specialty offerings.
The Turkey Club, for instance, is topped with sauce, cheese, smoked turkey breast and bacon. It’s baked and then covered with diced tomatoes and another layer of cheese.
When a regular didn’t show up for his daily lunch break, staff members went to his nearby home to check on him, bringing his order along with them.
That’s why he’s not trying to reinvent the wheel, or, in this case, the pie.
“There’s a solid foundation here that’s just good, straightforward and honest,” Kevin says.
In the future, the new owners hope to resurrect the long-dormant, basement party room and offer parking in a gravel lot down the street.
They encourage South Side visitors to venture off East Carson Street and explore the neighborhood.
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