One time, Josh from down the street bet five dollars that we couldn’t finish an entire Tombstone, and we were like, whatever Josh, we could eat two. As it turned out, he didn’t get his money, and we avoided pizza for the next three decades. Speaking of pizza, the best pie you’ll find in the Chippewa Valley comes from Geno’s Pizza, on Eau Claire’s southside. If you prefer your pizza with gorgeous rural vistas, make the drive to second place Foster’s Fireside (Osseo) for a wood-fired treat. In third, don’t forget about Eau Claire stalwart Sammy’s Pizza Restaurant & Pub — also try their chicken. —Eric Rasmussen