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| - For those of us who live in Phoenix, it is not a surprise to find out that there is an ongoing Pizza war amongst pizza aficionados. Topping the list one has to mention, in no particular order; Grimandis, Humble Pie, Cibo and Pizzeria Bianco.
From home made mozzarella , to organic sourdough and the most expensive state of the art lava and wood burning ovens, eating pizza here in Phoenix is a serious thing.
As a full blooded Italian,, I have to say one thing; I do not like pizza.....I lOVE IT.
And with the company of my wife, I have made an effort to try and flavor every pizza establishment in the valley.The results have been outstanding and the experiences worth writing in my pizza diaries.
But as in beauty and love (and pizza) I guess one has to deal with subjectivity. We all have different tastes and preferences, so when it comes to choosing the best pizza, we try to stick with originality in flavor and the consistency of its dough.. and while trying them all, I have found exquisite flavors and combinations, different dough textures created by each unique oven, and one particular pie that distinguishes itself from all of the others because of its simplicity and originality.
And in my eternal quest to find the most original pizza, that is the one that most closely resembles the true pizza........the one that originated in the 1830s in Napoli, baked in an oven built with lava rocks from mount Vesubio, I have to mention two contenders; CIBO and Pizzeria Bianco.
For 15 years, Pizzeria Bianco located at 623 E Adams street in downtown Phoenix, has been a favorite amongst pizza aficionados for making pizzas that truly resemble a pizzeria Napolitana.
Owner, Chris Bianco , decided that the only way to create an authentic pizza, was to travel to the place of its origin, Napoli, and learn the art of pizza making. His internship paid well and today when one eats at his pizzeria, there is no doubt that his pizzas are a very close duplicate of what one would get in Napoli.
Not even a mile apart, one finds another jewel in the pizza arena; CIBO Pizzeria. Cibo translate simply into" the food". If you are a true pizza aficionado, you must try this pizzeria in order to truly understand the art in the making of truly artisan pizza.
Karen and Tony Martingiglio are the owners of this small and charming old house located at 603 5th ave in downtown Phoenix. It resembles a true Italian osteria.( an Italian eatery where local wines are flavored and where people come to have a great time with friends and eat home made dishes) Friendly, charming, and warm, Cibo makes you feel at home eating with your mamma.
Pizzas here are crafted by a true transplanted pizza maker from Napoli; artisan Guido Saccone.
Pizza Margherita is probably an exact copy of what one would expect to eat in Napoli. From the chewy lightly burned dough relieved with bubbling volcanoes, to the simple earthy tomato sauce and fresh basil, this pizza is heavenly.
And if I was placed in the predicament of choosing my favorite, I would undoubtedly pick Cibo; after all there is an authentic artisan from Napoli crafting these wonderful pies.
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