by Hannah Hoffmeister and Elizabeth Johnson
In the battle of the eggplant fries at Summerfest, there are no winners.
On opening night, both Venice Club and Pizza Man were doing a brisk business in this fried indulgence. We were definitely intrigued, so we put them to the test, ordering the towering $7.75 platter from Venice Club and the $5 snack from Pizza Man.
Speaking of parmesan and marinara: Both were offered by both vendors. The Pizza Man order also includes a watery garlic ranch, which actually tasted better than its equally watery marinara. The Venice Club marinara was much heartier.
BTW, there’s no need to pay the upcharge for extra marinara and parm at Venice Club –we didn’t finish the one serving we were given. Save your money for a drink — you’ll need it to quench your salt-induced thirst.
