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| - Yes I am a pizza nerd. It's my fascination, my passion, my lust. I was in NY last summer eating my way through Brooklyn's highest rated pizza joints when I heard that Dom DeMarco Jr. was bringing Di Faro to Vegas. I nearly wet my pants in delight!
Well, after months of waiting I was hoping Dom DeMarco's would complete the holy trinity of pizzas in Las Vegas, and Jesus Mary and Joseph it did!
We began with the eggplant pizzettes which were absolutely fabu! The sauces used here are made daily from San Marzano tomatoes, which is what I use at home as I love the rich, strong but sweet flavor that they offer. The eggplant was fresh and flavorful; the breading coating it was seasoned with Italian herbs, and combined with the sauce and the dollop of whipped ricotta on top shot this appetizer into entrée territory. Seriously, they should layer 3 or 4 of these and call it a meal!
We then moved on to the 15th Street BLT - my new favorite salad. It's loaded with bacon, avocado, tomatoes and dripping with a beautiful gorgonzola dressing. It's perfect for two people, and I SHOULD have stopped there as I was comfortably full.
Now for the main event: the pizza. The crust was crispy yet chewy, soft and perfectly charred, and dipped in the San Marzano tomato infused grease that had dripped onto my plate was simply moan inducing. The combination of the crust, sauce and cheeses make this one of the best pizzas I've had in Vegas in a while.
I am a traditionalist and must finish any Italian meal with a tiramisu. Here it came in a little glass and was light, fluffy, perfectly sweet and creamy. A perfect end to the feast.
I'd rank Dom DeMarco's in between Settebello and Due Forni.
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