Pizza be with you, and an overload of surprises, too!

MANILA, Philippines - I simply go to pieces over pizza! For me, it’s a no-fuss fast food I can indulge in without guilt anytime, anywhere. So when I heard about the Greenwich Special Overload Pizza, I knew I was in for an over-the-top experience.

To top it off, Greenwich brings in its whole wacky barkada for an overload of fun and surprises at this pizza media event like no other. What happens when the hot hunks from the Philippine Volcanoes rugby team meet the foxy radio vixens from Magic 89.9? Expect an eruption of fun that will blow your mind — a lava affair that will leave you drooling and clamoring for more of that Special Overload Pizza. They’re so hot you’d like to bring them home to your mother — we mean Andrew Wolff, Eric Tai, and Chris Everingham of the Philippine Volcanoes. With the Greenwich Special Overload Pizza, of course!

Hear this: Our radio gals Mia Bayuga, Tin Gamboa, Jessica Mendoza, and Andi Manzano are pitted against the Philippine Volcanoes guys Eric Tai, Andrew Wolff, and Chris Everingham in a series of challenges. What they wouldn’t do for love — for love of pizza, that is!

Imagine all of Greenwich’s best-tasting toppings in just one pizza! Bring the whole barkada and load up on the toothsome chunky slices of beef, salami, bacon, and pepperoni. All that meaty goodness finds a perfect accompaniment in a sprinkling of fresh greens — mushroom, olives, onion, minced garlic, red and green bell pepper. And here’s more: Chunks of glazed pineapple provide just the right hint of sweetness and to wrap it up, your Special Overload Pizza is smothered with the gooey goodness of mozzarella and cheddar cheese.

“Greenwich Special Overload Pizza is every pizza lover’s dream,” gushes Lulu De Castro, Greenwich marketing manager. “It tops our pizza list simply because it has everything anyone can ask for in a pizza. It is overloaded with toppings that can satisfy any pizza craving, making it better than any other.”

What about the crust? Trust that your crust comes hot and fresh — crispy on the outside but soft and chewy inside. Which is exactly what Pinoys want in a pizza crust.

“Our crust is freshly made, it’s now softer and more chewy while at first bite, it’s a bit crispier,” describes Carmelo Del Gallego, Greenwich brand manager. “Yes, we do have both thin and thick crusts for the Special Overload Pizza.”

Surely, we’ve guiltlessly enjoyed the three variants of Greenwich’s overloaded pizza: the Ultimate Hawaiian Overload; 7 Cheese Overload, a bestseller among cheese lovers; and the Meat & Cheese Overload for meat eaters who are also cheese lovers and vice versa.

As we delightfully demolish the last wedge of pizza on our plate, Greenwich springs yet another surprise on us. Introducing — drum roll, please! — the Greenwich Crispy Glazed Chicken. A top Pinoy favorite, crispy fried chicken just got even crispier and tastier.

“We are very delighted to serve the Greenwich Crispy Glazed Chicken as the latest addition to our growing menu,” asserts Joanne Ingalla, Greenwich brand manager. “We are definite that more and more Greenwich customers will have an extraordinary time enjoying this equally extraordinary meal.”

The mere sight of the chicken, shimmering in a sinfully succulent coating, is enough to make my mouth water. I can’t wait to bite into my chicken drumstick that’s fried to a crispy golden brown. One bite and the faintly sweet and mildly spicy glaze captivates my taste buds. Amazing glaze! We may never know what special marinade goes into this chicken; all we know is that every single bite is so full of flavor. It’s so tasty it doesn’t need any gravy or sauce, you can eat it on its own.

You can order the new Greenwich Crispy Glazed Chicken meal for only P79 for one piece with a steaming cup of rice, P149 for two pieces with rice, and a six-piece bucket for only P425. It comes as an option for meal combos by simply adding P10.

Greenwich’s overload of surprises doesn’t end there. Greenwich has also launched its Ultimate Green Card — your passport to an overload of rewards, such as discounts, freebies, and exclusive treats.

Now, you can have your pizza and eat it, too. On top of enjoying your pizza, you can enjoy these sumptuous rewards: Buy one, take one pizza when you order a 12” barkada-size or 15” party-size pizza with a 1.5-liter Coke; 10-percent discount for dine-in and take-out orders; and P1,000 discount on Greenwich’s Barkada Treats coupon.

Surely, pizza can’t get any better than this. Pizza be with you! Amen!