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“Add to that amazing service, a great location, andtop-secret family recipes and you’ve got the winningcombination which is Rick’s New York Style Pizza in Lodi. “take them to Rick’s. They’ll be saying “morebeans, please” in no time! The macaroniand cheese bites were, as the name implies,cheesy bliss. And the wings were also verygood, especially when dipped in ranch or bleucheese dressing.The hot sandwiches were served openfaced.We had roast beef and turkey sandwichesserved on the softest bread roll ever. Thesandwiches are served with lettuce, tomatoes,and your choice of American, mozzarella orSwiss cheese. The sandwiches were so good!I love that Rick’s offers a filling alternative topizza. As much as I love pizza, I know thatsome folks would like another option. AtRick’s you have choices that all include freshingredients and high quality food.And now to the deliciousness that ispizza done right! We had the Rick’s DeluxeCombo first. It is a combination pizza featuringpepperoni, salami, mushrooms, ham, linguica,bell peppers, onions and sausage. Youcannot go wrong with the deluxe combo—itwas great! But, if you’re up for somethinga little more adventurous, I suggest you trythe Taco Pizza. It has refried beans, salsa,ground beef, lettuce, tomatoes, cheddar andmozzarella cheese, topped with sour creamand olives. Olé! There was also a meat-freeoption in the Gourmet Veggie. It’s a vegetablecelebration in a creamy garlic sauce with fetacheese, spinach, zucchini, artichoke hearts(my favorite!), mushrooms, red and green onions,and sun dried tomatoes. What a veggiedelight! You cannot go wrong with any of thepizzas at Rick’s; they are super tasty and so filling.All the pizzas are available in thin crust.Remember when I mentioned top-secretfamily recipes? Ask for the red Italian. Add itto any of the above and you’ll thank me later.Rick’s Pizza is located inside LakewoodMall in Lodi. There is plenty of room for largegroups or families with kids. The friendly staffis quick to offer suggestions. Try anything onthe menu; you can’t go wrong. ■Rick’s Pizza is located at 1320 LakewoodMall in Lodi. Call ahead to have your hot anddelicious pizza waiting for you 209-339-9411.Adriana Brogger is an assignment editor and writer for the #1 rated television news station in the Sacramento,Stockton and Modesto areas, KCRA – 3. When Adriana is not working or spending time with her husband and fourlittle boys she is buried in a textbook as she pursues a Master’s Degree. She enjoys reading, writing, playing withmakeup and watching YouTube tutorials, until her real life of work, dishes, laundry and messy little boys comes calling!If you know of a great local restaurant that would welcome a visit by Adriana, please send an email tokimberly@herlifemagazine.com.HERLIFEMAGAZINE.COM 29