RESTAURANT REVIEW
Problems come and go , pizza is forever
By ALISA HEEDY , Esq . Fergeson Skipper , P . A . and DAVID HEEDY , Esq . Shumaker
Whether pre-pandemic , the year that must not be named ( 2020 ), to the hopefully near post-pandemic , there is one thing that has not changed . . . our love for Origin Craft Beer & Pizza Café . For lunch , the “ Pizza Box Special ” runs from 11:00 a . m . to 2:00 p . m . and features a 10-inch pie with a topping of choice ( opt for the ground beef , you won ’ t regret it ) and a drink for $ 9 and you can add a half salad for an extra $ 2.50 . The Caesar combines romaine , parmesan , croutons , and an added crunch of diced carrots , and we recommend swapping out the romaine for kale for an additional dollar — oh kale yeah .
Surprisingly , the wings are our favorite dish ($ 12 for a full order and $ 7 for a half ) and well worth the wait . The wings are baked in the pizza oven and come out juicy and crispy . You will not miss the
Alisa M . Heedy Fergeson Skipper , P . A .
David B . Heedy Shumaker
deep-fried alternative . Opt for the “ Trifecta Sauce ” which combines spicy buffalo , garlic-parmesan , and sweet and tangy Asian Teriyaki sauce into one winner of a wing sauce .
Pizzas comes in three size , 12 ”, 16 ”, and 18 ”, with the pie toppings ranging from classic cheese , known as “ Charlie ’ s ,” to specialties such as the “ Siesta Sands ,” which has an olive oil garlic sauce base , topped with spinach , ricotta , broccoli , and prosciutto . Thick crust lovers REJOICE ! Although , Origin also offers thick , rectangular Sicilian pizza ($ 13 for a half pan or $ 18 for a full pan ) which are delicious and can feed a crowd . For our healthy friends out there , Origin even offers dairy free cheese , vegan options , and gluten free crust .
Origin also offers an outstanding craft beer selection with nearly 20 taps featuring several local breweries , such as Calusa and Cigar City . They regularly host “ Tap Takeovers ”, which allow breweries such as Wicked Weed from Asheville and Veza Sur from Miami , to showcase a variety of draft beers that
Origin also offers an outstanding craft beer selection with nearly 20 taps featuring several local breweries , such as Calusa and Cigar City .
you normally cannot find anywhere but the source . Origin has even hosted the SRQ Craft Beer Festival , which we hope continues postpandemic .
Origin currently has two locations , the original location at 1837 Hillview Street ( in Southside Village ) and 5070 Palmer Plaza Boulevard ( near Palmer Ranch ), with a third location opening soon at 8193 Tourist Center Drive ( near UTC Mall ). They offer dine-in , including indoor and outdoor spaces , and take out . This is a great option to pick up on the way home from work and enjoy without the need to cook or clean !
16 The Docket · February 2021