| It felt like the perfect day to grab a bite, so I made my way over to Diesel Pizza in Roswell, GA. I’ve been here plenty of times with my parents, since it’s just a couple of miles from their house. On a busy corner in Downtown Roswell sits Diesel Pizza, a vintage gas station turned pizzeria. The restaurant kept much of the original building style and incorporated service station elements such as large garage-style doors and fuel pumps into the overall concept. I have to say, if you plan to check out Diesel make sure you go on a sunny day so you can sit on the front patio. I was lucky to get one of these spots on a busy Saturday. |  |
 | The first thing I checked out was the beer menu. Diesel is one of the few places that offers short pours (10oz) rather than having to order a full pint. My waiter gave a smile when I ordered it and said "Ah, one of the baby beers!" Which I couldn't help but laugh at. As a slow drinker who’s beer gets warm pretty quickly, I can appreciate the short pour option. It’s usually the perfect amount! Another thing that I liked was that Diesel only serves draft beer (because draft it the best, no question). I ordered a Ranger IPA, one of my favorite beers that New Belgium makes. |
| It took me a while to decide what I wanted to order. The barbecue chicken pizza has never disappointed, but I was looking for something I hadn’t had before. I landed on the Off Roader, a panini filled with grilled chicken, creamy goat cheese, spinach, mushrooms and a homemade pesto aioli. One bite into the crunchy toasted bread followed by the amazing goat cheese and pesto flavor combination had me absolutely hooked. I actually made myself eat it slower so that I could enjoy it longer. The panini came with a salad, so I stuck to my usual choice of a caesar. It was delicious, as always, but nothing extra special about it, other than the presentation. I love how Diesel uses a lot of aluminum dishes for serving food, it ties in with the atmosphere very well. |  The Off-Roader panini and side caesar salad. |
Overall, the experience was relaxing, enjoyable and filling. I’ll definitely be back soon for another panini (I can’t stop daydreaming about it!). Next time I might try to go for an evening meal since Diesel offers live music several nights a week. Give me ideas for my next Foodie Exploit below!
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