RESTAURANT REVIEW: 
MAMA THERESA'S FLYING PIZZA

With the two grandsons in tow, ages 5 and 3, we decided it was time to try out this little pizza place which moved from Bolivar, where it was in business for 25 years, to the Strand area (intersection of Postoffice and 21st streets) after losing its venue to Hurricane Ike.

The interior is reminiscent of a Manhattan area hole-in-the wall pizza place with the exception of a giant cutout of the state of Texas in the colors of the Italian flag and a star indicating Galveston. This elicited questions from the 5 year old. We decided the message was "Texas loves Italy."

This is a great place to take the little ones. The waiter immediately brought a booster for the 3 year old and both boys were fascinated with the "flying pizzas". The kitchen is open so they could watch the dough being expertly tossed high in the air! The pizzas arrived quickly so no one got restless. And they were delicious--plain cheese for the boys and Mike's favorite Mama Meaty Pizza. I would love to try some of the other offerings--like Greek pizza, Tuscan Chicken or the Sombrero.

The menu is broader than pizza so you can indulge in traditional Italian fare if you like, but I just went with the pizza program Saturday night. Afterwards I recommend a short walk down Postoffice Street to Hey Mikey's Ice Cream. They have very small 2 ounce cups of ice cream just the right size for the little guys!

July 17, 2016 Art Walk and Hey Mikey’s Ice Cream

Your intrepid Galveston reviewer is back this morning with a word on something different: Art Walk. Mike and I attended this event several times, including last night after dinner. 

Art Walk takes place several times a year on Postoffice street where most of the Galveston art galleries are located. The galleries are open, serving refreshments, and crowds turn out to enjoy the evening and wander in and out of the galleries. 

Lots of families and dogs were sighted and Mike may have indulged in a white chocolate raspberry ice cream cone from Hey Mikey's Ice Cream! But I'm not telling....If Art Walk is on when you are in town, I think you will enjoy it.