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| - There is a reason why this authentic pizzeria was lauded "Best New Restaurant" back in 2010 when it first opened.
At Pomo, you are getting a truly authentic experience, with simple ingredients and a method of pizza making that has been in use for hundreds of years.
From start to finish - from the photographs and murals of Italy on the walls, to the strong Italian accent of owner Stefano, to the Italian pop music piping through the speakers, to the open kitchen where you can see the home-made dough being levitated through the air, to the moment that pizza reaches your taste buds - all of your senses are engaged.
What makes this pizza restaurant unique is the method in which the pizzas are prepared and fired. Being fired at 950 degrees and cooked in a manner of minutes locks in the flavors and aromas of the ingredients. The crust is soft, this being the nature of a true Napoletana Pizza.
I feasted on the special that day, a white tartufo (truffle) pizza with fresh Parmesan and arugula. The thin and gooey center, with the blistered soft crust made it an easy pizza to eat - the flavors from the simple ingredients were extraordinary.
Upon reading further about the art of Napoletana pizzas, I discovered that there is an entire organization, the APN (Associazione Pizzaiuoli Napole- tani) that certifies restaurants for this type of pizza making. According to their guidelines, the simple ingredients of flour, cheese, tomatoes and olive oil must come from Italy, and the pizza must be fired at precisely the right temperature. Pomo is proud to announce that they are the only restaurant in town that has been certified.
The average cost of a pizza is $15, and it is worth every dollar. The menu boasts 16 different pizzas, ranging from the most basic Reghina Margherita (tomatoes, mozzarella, parmesan, and olive oil to the Capricciosa (mozzarella, tomatoes, artichoke hearts, mushrooms, and prosciutto).
Finish your meal with a sweet bite from the dessert menu to complete the experience. I highly recommend the "Torta Nutella", a flourless chocolate hazelnut cake filled with Nutella.
Overall, a truly wonderful and unique journey to Napoli. Molto molto bene!
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