As a long time fan of chef Rick Mahon and The Waterboy restaurant in downtown Sacramento, his newest venture, One Speed Pizza in East Sacramento was a must try. Though it opened back in the summer, I have been stalling, hoping to find an opportunity to avoid the very busiest hours (I heard it has been packed since he opened the doors) and go with a large group so we could sample more items. When we were trying to decide where to have our TCW staff meeting, it was quickly decided, kind of a ‘no brainer’, that One Speed was it. We also thought it would be an opportunity for all of us to review the same restaurant so you could hear, in our own unique voices, what we each thought.
Me first!
You may have driven by the humble yet charming brick building that houses Mulvaney’s B&L without realizing it was anything more than a unique piece of local architecture. The unfussy nature of its occupant is evident by the small signage on the door. It’s inviting in a casual and unique way, both outside and in. The set up is entirely different with the kitchen prep area visible and the personality of the buildings former life left intact. It’s quirky yet charming persona isn’t unlike its founder.
