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Ok, 1st, anybody claiming this is NY Style Pizza has no clue what NY Style Pizza is.
Period. 45+ years of eating ny pizza and every other pizza/cuisine/food in NY, in the south and all over the world, I think I know what Im talking about.
While not NY Style...not even close honestly. It is quite good/unique. Especially here in the south.
It reminds me more of being in France and entering in to one of many establishments that advertise 'NY Style Pizza'.
Nope, not 'NY Style'. But still quite good. Quite unique. Easy to find this 'style of ny pizza' overseas. But hard to find here in the U.S.
It does have the the thin quality, but thats where the similarity ends.
The crust, cheese etc, is far more European in style.
No stretchy globs of mozzarella. No need for an extra napkin to soak up the wonderful NY liquids dripping off your slice.
A soft, flaky very European crust, Almost pastry like. Widespread overseas, but rare here in the U.S, especially in charlotte.
Its not a chain. It is a mom and pop shop. Mostly Mom (nora) and her son. Nora is from Europe. Hence the European flair to their food.
Both terrifically nice friendly enjoyable people. Whether your a regular or first timer, you will be treated the same...as family....
The location is good...sort of hidden...but sort of not...easily and quickly accessible once you know where they are.
To the food which is of course the main thing. No, as said, not NY Style Pizza and anybody who says it is NY Style has no clue. Its 'European NY Style', which is vastly different then wandering around Brooklyn eating true NY Style Pizza.
But that doesnt mean its not good. In fact, I would rec anybody go there and give it a try without hesitation.
There are not many pizzas like this available here.
I personally would like a little more flavor in the sauce. With that, Id give 5 stars. Just a tad bland....But, that flaky, pastry crust is awesome and I suspect if you asked for a tad more zest, they would accommodate you, and if not, the crust alone makes it a regular stop on your weekly dining trip that you, your kids and family should greatly enjoy and look forward to.
The Calzones, Stromboli, Rolls and etc are good. Rather large (you wont leave hungry) and of course like everything they make, its all homemade. The above have the same delicious European pastry like homemade goodness the pizzas have.
The main dishes, again, all 4 star...all delicious...pasta is typically al dente as all pasta should be....The garlic knots are quite good, close to 5 stars....
The only thing holding me back from an overall 5 star rating is the rave reviews for the 'best philly cheese steak' in NC reviews.
OK, so Im spoiled. I expected more. Mind you, I was not disappointed, I just had my bar set too high. It was a 3.75-4 star sub just based on the bread and meat. I just expected a fuller, heartier sub with the green peppers, onions and etc to stand out, not be hard to find/taste.
However, I also know the next time I order the Philly Sub, which I will soon, I will ask Nora for xtra Green peppers/onions etc to be softly/quickly sauted, not cooked fully and toss them on, and no doubt they will do it and my rating on the philly will likely jump to 5 stars.
If you want true NY style pizza/pasta/dishes, go elsewhere. If you want a delicious Italian pizza/food/bread/meal etc, with a great European flair thats hard to find in this area, head on up to hwy 74/matthews township, visit this place and you'll find it and be glad you did.
as a quick side note, the reason this place has the 'European Flair', is because of Nora's History...its where she's from, her travels and trevairs (sp?) experiences are what make this place a special gem all should try.....You likely won't be disappointed and in case you are, they likely wont let you leave until you are fully satisfied....When everything you make/cook/serve is homemade, there is a lot of leeway to change alter things to your liking....
They will ensure you leave happy and satisfied and looking forward to your next visit...
Happy Eating
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