2 Tomatoes: For irresistible homemade pizza & baked goods

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A construction worker walks into a pizza joint and exclaims "This pizza is SLAMMIN'!" No, this is not a silly joke; this is the real life experience of Mike, a local worker who's first bite of "2 Tomatoes'" original Barbeque chicken, Sicilian-style pizza left him wanting for more. . . and more! Mike joins legions of new fans who have discovered the out-of-this-world and "slammin" food prepared by Megan Martin and Patrick Murphy, the owners of Cranston's newest delight "2 Tomatoes."

"2 Tomatoes" is the creation of Johnson & Wales graduates Martin and Murphy whose passion for baking extends to the days of their childhoods. Megan and Patrick share a love for the actual science of baking - they speak a language that transcends talk of "scratch-made" or "home baked". They know that baked goods are far more than the sum of their ingredients, but rather of how those ingredients work together, how they are "scaled" and where they come from. When they say their food is made "fresh" and "from scratch", they really mean it. The dough, the red sauce, the pizza sauce, the meatballs, hamburger patties, chicken cutlets & fries - are all prepared every day from the finest of ingredients in a process that respects the integrity of the food and that yields the best outcome of flavor. Martin and Murphy, "2 tomatoes" themselves from whom this pizza-bakery derives its name, prepare food with a flair and finesse that few will find elsewhere.

While somewhat off the beaten path, 2 Tomatoes is worth a side trip or phone call. Worker Mike's favorite might be the Barbeque chicken pizza, but this is only one of a broad selection of specialty pizzas, calzones, spinach pies, hot grinders, cold sandwiches, pasta dishes, burger plates and baked goodies available here. The aroma of simmering marinara sauce fills the room of this small pizza-bakery, rivaled only by the scent of homemade chocolate chip cookies baking in the ovens. The whole place is a sensory experience of tantalizing tastes, smells and sights.

Every Thursday, Patrick ventures to New Bedford to collect the best cod, straight off the fishing boats, for his now-famous Fish & Chips. Served every Friday and Saturday, this traditional dish of lightly battered, golden brown fish and hand cut fries is simply irresistible. Feeling adventurous? Try one of their newly introduced appetizers, including the decadent "Rotten Tomatoes", a deep-fried, crunchy wrap filled with meats, cheeses, freshly cut vegetables - the possibilities are endless.

2 Tomatoes is a take-out pizza-bakery that also delivers within a three mile radius of its shop on 889 Dyer Avenue. Come to the bakery, call 943-0099, or for added convenience, you can order online through "Foodler.com" or "GrubHub.com". All forms of payment are accepted except personal checks. Hours are M-Th, 11am - 9pm, Fri. & Sat., 11am - 10pm. Visit their website today at www.2tomatoespizza.com."

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