We chose to order a pizza large enough so there would be leftovers for lunch tomorrow. The waitress came by and offered to package up the leftovers. She took the pan away, and when she came back she was carrying a slim paper bag, folded over and closed with clear cellophane tape.
I had never seen leftover pizza packaged in anything other than a square cardboard box. When I picked the bag up I could feel the pizza on top of the cardboard circle, and I noticed how much lighter the bag was than a comparable sized box.
I was afraid that without sturdy box sides the pieces of pizza would shift around on the drive home, and ended up putting it in the trunk. There didn't seem to be any issues.
Back at home, Tony put the leftovers in the refrigerator, where they took up less room then they would have in a box. Tomorrow after lunch the empty bag will take up less room in the trash than cardboard would (and keep the communal trash bins in the basement cleaner).
Have you ever had pizza being packaged in a paper bag? If so, what did you think?
Nope, have never seen that!
ReplyDeleteI'm always trying to figure out where your talking about. My guess today is JJ Twig’s Pizza & Pub.
ReplyDeleteYou're right! I stopped using specific names for places because most people who read here aren't from the area. And it gives you another thing to research :-)
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DeleteInteresting and nice service. When I have leftovers from boxed pizza at home, I put the pieces in a plastic baggie, sometimes with two slices facing each other to make a ready-to-heat sandwich. I hate big boxes in the fridge and the baggie keeps the leftovers from drying out. Linda in Kansas
ReplyDeleteWe usually get rid of leftover pizza the next day, so there's really no chance for it to dry out. I like the idea of a pizza sandwich.
DeleteIt sounds like a serious attempt to reduce waste.
ReplyDeleteIt does to me, too.
DeleteI've not seen it packages for carry out this way, but what a great idea. I always have problems with the boxes and my trash bins. Interesting and useful
ReplyDeleteI try to fold used pizza boxes up as small as possible before tossing.
DeleteSounds good
ReplyDeleteNo, and if it works then it is a splendid idea, those Boxes do take up a lot of Space in the Fridge.
ReplyDeleteWe had the leftovers for lunch, and there was no degradation in quality.
DeleteI've never seen pizza in a paper bag before. Interesting idea.
ReplyDeleteI've never seen this design, but it sounds good to me.
ReplyDeleteNo but that would be so much better for trash time.
ReplyDeleteHmm that is definitely a better way to take home pizza leftovers.
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