| As a product of the Central Valley, there's no surprise | | | | or the Raiders (depending on who you like). |
| that I've eaten more Me-N-Ed's slices than I can count. | | | | And for those nights when you don't want to trek all |
| In fact, it's one of the few things I missed about Fresno | | | | the way to North Fresno to fight traffic at River Park, |
| while I was living in the Bay Area. | | | | Victory Grill is a smart choice to meet up with friends |
| So, when I had the chance to chow down at the | | | | for drinks or even a night out with the family. |
| somewhat new Me-N-Ed's Victory Grill, my | | | | Getting there was easy. Since I live in Clovis near |
| expectations were definitely high. So, did Victory Grill | | | | Bullard, I took the 168 to Ashlan, took a right, then a left |
| beat my expectations? You'll have to continue reading | | | | on Cedar ... and half a mile down... there it was. From |
| to find out. | | | | door to door ... five minutes. Not bad. |
| Located in Fresno's Granite Park Sports Complex | | | | Yes, it's a good place to take your kids because you |
| near Ashlan and Cedar, Victory Grill is supposed to be | | | | can give them a load of quarters and send them off |
| central Fresno's version of World Sports Café | | | | to the totally impressive game room. I counted more |
| or something close to that. | | | | than a dozen video games, air hockey and other |
| From the outside, it looked pretty unimpressive. Sure, | | | | arcade-type games. Trust me, this room isn't just for |
| it's got a swanky-looking sign, but the exterior looks | | | | kids. I wasted four bucks in quarters during my stop in |
| pretty boring. I mean, how much 'granite' can you have | | | | the Game Room (those quarters were for my laundry, |
| at Granite Park without overdoing it? | | | | too). |
| Anyway, my opinion quickly changed as I walked | | | | The menu offers a lot more than just pizza, including |
| through Victory Grill's double doors ... talk about | | | | wings, hearty pasta dishes and full-meal sized salads. |
| contrast. The place looked great with its Italian-mural | | | | Your food and drinks come served via nice plates and |
| painted walls, painted columns, and it's fully loaded | | | | real glasses. I kinda missed the paper plates and |
| gourmet kitchen. | | | | brown plastic cups, though! |
| Definitely, a step up from the corner Me-N-Ed's | | | | Oh well, I guess everything changes ... and in this case, |
| Pizzeria I grew up with (anyone remember the old | | | | it changes for the better. But heck, as long as the |
| style Me-N-Ed's with the barrels on the wall with funny | | | | pizza didn't really change, I have no reason to complain. |
| sayings like "Good food takes time...yours will be ready | | | | So, Victory Grill .. expect to see me again ... soon! |
| in seconds!"?!) And this one comes with a full service | | | | Large Peperoni, Sausage and Mushroom, please. And |
| bar and plenty of TV's perfect for watching the Niners | | | | don't forget my side order of jalapeños. Later! |