Review: Pi-on-Wheels (Deep Dish Pizza)

Food Truck Name: Pi-on-Wheels
twitter handle: @PiTruckDC
website: http://www.pi-dc.com/pi-on-wheels/
(One of the most comprehensive and impressive websites put up by any of the DC Food Trucks. Check out their most informative FAQ.)

pizza dimensions: 9" deep dish
cost: $12 (cash, credit or debit)
types available: varies, but generally 4 different pizza topping combinations (2 meat, 2 veggie)
today's choices:
South Side Classico (mozzarella, sausage, mushrooms, green bell peppers, onions)
Western Addition (mozzarella, spinach blended with ricotta and feta, mushrooms, onions, garlic)
Pepperoni (mozzarella, pepperoni)
Cheese (mozzarella, fontina, asiago)
wait time: less than 10 minutes, easy to order from friendly guy in front of truck

At a previous time, I had tried the South Side Classico, so I went with their Western Addition (see above picture).  For those unaware of the intricacies of a deep dish pizza, here is a quick crash course.  A deep dish is like a normal pizza except it has a thick crust (normally made of cornmeal) and built in reverse with the cheese on the bottom, toppings in the middle, and then a layer of tomato sauce on top.
(see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deep_dish_pizza for more info)
The 9" pizza is cut into six slices that they say can feed two, (which I don't refute) but I think two slices will satisfy most people, so free feel to share the rest with two other friends or co-workers.  If you find yourself with leftovers (don't worry, be happy), it reheats in the microwave or toaster oven quite well.  It also comes with a packet of red pepper flakes and parmesan cheese (though sadly, this time the parmesan was missing).

The Western Addition was very satisfying from the first bite to the last.  The cornmeal crust is the star here.  Its pleasant crunch perfectly complements the toppings and almost copious amount of sauce.  The toppings of spinach and onions work well with the cheeses, though I wonder if the mushrooms are sliced a little too thin, practically disappearing into the rich tomato sauce.  Maybe I would not have desired for a little sausage or pepperoni had the mushrooms been more prominent.  There is also a nice presence of garlic, though it might be slightly too aggressive for some, others like myself will find it a garlic lover's paradise.

Final Verdict: A very very good pizza at a reasonable price for the amount of food you get, friendly and quick service, though next time I might just stick with ordering the more meatier South Side to satisfy my deep dish cravings.