New London’s best-kept secret is 2Wives Pizza karaoke afternoon. You read that correctly. Not night, afternoon. From two to six every Sunday afternoon you can enjoy the dulcet tones of New London residents jamming to classics that range from “New York, New York” to the prepubescent rendering of Queen’s “We Will Rock You.” It is perfect for all your Sunday afternoon dining needs. Trying to cure the massive hangover you developed from that absinthe you drank at the party last night? Obviously, a thirteen-year-old belting Celine Dion is exactly what will make that pounding headache subside; that and one of their meatball calzones —because meat, bread and cheese is the solution to every problem, especially when paired with Celine Dion.
Want to have a serious discussion with your parents about your evident drinking problem? That soccer dad’s rendition of “Eye of the Tiger” creates the perfect atmosphere. Did one of your classes plan a student-professor bonding trip — complete with bruschetta, lasagna pizza and chocolate cake? Karaoke Sunday will provide lots of interesting conversation that you won’t be able to hear over the loud screeching of Kelly Clarkson’s “Since U Been Gone.”
All jokes aside, the experience is fun and worth attending at least once during your lifetime…or your college career, whatever scope you feel like dealing with right now. The karaoke seems to be dominated by regular New London “aficionados,” and why wouldn’t it be? If we had weekly karaoke at restaurants in our hometowns, we would be there every single day practicing our throwback version of Tay Sway’s “Teardrops on My Guitar.” Anyone can volunteer to join – in fact, the staff greatly encourages it (maybe not all of the diners who came to 2Wives kenw what they were getting themselves into that fateful day).
Honestly, though, part of the reason we’re making so many jokes about the karaoke folk is that despite our jaded nature as the coolest college kids ever in the universe, there’s a part of us that’s really jealous that these wonderful people can step forward and sing their pizza-filled hearts out without embarrassment, regret, alcohol or any dread as to what will appear on YouTube later that night (remember: this all happens in the afternoon).
If karaoke isn’t your thing, I’m willing to bet pizza is. 2Wives features a marvelously eclectic variety of pizzas and other noms. Great White Clam, Hawaiian Honeymoon, Mac and Cheese, Bistro and Matt’s Pear and Gorgonzola decorate the menu and could decorate your plate if you want. And trust me, you want. And if you’re really picky and none of those options appeals to you because you’re unfulfilled (no judgment, though), you can make your own personal anchovy, liverwurst and jalapeño pizza if that’s what you’re into (again, no judgment). Paninis, pasta and salad complete the section of foods that are meant to be eaten as actual meals, but their selection of appetizers, artisan beers and mouth-watering desserts round out the menu. And really, with a mouthful of cheesecake, how can you be upset that the eight-year-olds at the next table are singing “The Lazy Song” for the ninth consecutive time?
2Wives is located at 45 Huntington Street, offering both dine-in and take-out services and a small bar for those of you need a little bit of liquid courage to join the Sunday Funday fun party.
