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| - Stone is one of my favorite pizza places. I've never understood why Stone hasn't gotten much recognition or attention as far as pizza joints go. In my opinion, it is quite underrated and it truly deserves more attention from my fellow foodies. Stone isn't just any old pizza place; it serves up Neapolitan style pizza, which is cooked in a wood-fired oven. The restaurant is nestled right under the Rivervue apartments facing Point State Park. One of the things I love about this place is that it has a super casual atmosphere: you order, take a number, pick a table, and they bring your food out based on your number. They don't ask for tips, although you might feel like you should because the employees do an incredible job of making you feel welcome.
Pizza is not the only thing on the menu, Stone also has an array of sandwiches and salads. They even have a small selection of craft beer. And you want to know the best thing about this place? The price. Compared to its local competitors, Stone's pizzas are a fraction of the price with most being in the single digit range. A margherita will cost you $7.35 as compared to $15 at Il Pizzaiolo up the street. Granted, you are paying for a different atmosphere at Il Pizzaiolo that you wouldn't find at Stone, it's still good to know that there is a cheaper, more casual, option should you feel like scoring a discount for a high quality pie.
Stone uses ingredients sourced right from the Strip District and the freshness is evident immediately upon first bite. They've mastered the perfect crust with the perfect balance of crunchy and chewy and the slightest bit of char and smokiness from the wood-fired oven. The flavor of the crust is mild, which allows the freshness of the other ingredients and toppings to really shine. This way, you can really enjoy each flavor element of your pie as opposed to having an overwhelmingly salty crust, like other places I've tried. The sauce is simple and made in-house, but it adds the perfect tang and sweetness. When topped with creamy melted fresh mozzarella and minty basil leaves, you've got yourself an incredible combination of fresh flavors.
PS. I love that they carry "Dirty" chips because I don't know many places that do.
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