The first time I went to Napoli I was with two American star-chefs, one from Boston and one from Washington, DC. I’ve been to that glorious city (Italians call it Parthenopea because of its Greek origins) many times since, but the first time is always the most memorable, right?
Excellent ! one place we had amazing Pizza was in Venice in the Dosoduro,,'The bread for the table was a large puffy piece of PIzza dough/crust,, You just pulled it apart ,, AS the neighborhood patrons arrived for their Pizzas, the cook at the oven would take have it perfectly timed for the customer who had just arrived !
Another great article with wonderful, mouthwatering photos.
My friend, Kelle, and I are having lunch at a funky little restaurant in downtown Las Cruces today. They have decent pizza. That is why we go there.
Wow, 8,000 pizza places is a lot!
What you said about first time experiences is so true. The first time I visited you, we went right from the airport to the Farmer’s Market. I shall never forget that experience. You wanted me to try a particular type of cheese; the man gave me a “hunk” of it to try. Of course, it was delicious.
Fabulously evocative stuff, Nancy - as always! I once got stuck on my own in Naples for a Fri-Mon weekend on the way back from Sicily (Al-Italia got the timigs wrongs - imagine!), booked into a b&b near the bus station and went into a well-stocked deli selling parmesan from a big wheel and asked where the prop went for pizza. He looked at me as if I was crazy - 'Da Michele, certo!)'. And I did, and I queued, and you're right. Wonder if they still open Pompei for free on a Sunday for neapolitanos (I took the train and no one questioned). Good times, eh?
Great piece, brought me right back to Napoli when I went during college. Favorite type of pizza, thin crust with puffy edges eaten with knife and fork! That was a surprise. At home I'm cooking with a Mugnaini wood fired oven using the dough recipe that was suggested. It's nothing like what I tasted in Napoli. Do you have a recipe that gives the thin crust with puffy outside crust? Christine
Excellent ! one place we had amazing Pizza was in Venice in the Dosoduro,,'The bread for the table was a large puffy piece of PIzza dough/crust,, You just pulled it apart ,, AS the neighborhood patrons arrived for their Pizzas, the cook at the oven would take have it perfectly timed for the customer who had just arrived !
Nancy, Your posts are so informative and entertaining. Thank you for the historical education and delicious squibs.
Good morning Nancy,
Another great article with wonderful, mouthwatering photos.
My friend, Kelle, and I are having lunch at a funky little restaurant in downtown Las Cruces today. They have decent pizza. That is why we go there.
Wow, 8,000 pizza places is a lot!
What you said about first time experiences is so true. The first time I visited you, we went right from the airport to the Farmer’s Market. I shall never forget that experience. You wanted me to try a particular type of cheese; the man gave me a “hunk” of it to try. Of course, it was delicious.
Fabulously evocative stuff, Nancy - as always! I once got stuck on my own in Naples for a Fri-Mon weekend on the way back from Sicily (Al-Italia got the timigs wrongs - imagine!), booked into a b&b near the bus station and went into a well-stocked deli selling parmesan from a big wheel and asked where the prop went for pizza. He looked at me as if I was crazy - 'Da Michele, certo!)'. And I did, and I queued, and you're right. Wonder if they still open Pompei for free on a Sunday for neapolitanos (I took the train and no one questioned). Good times, eh?
The pizza looks incredibly appetizing, I will definitely try to make some of this.
Great piece, brought me right back to Napoli when I went during college. Favorite type of pizza, thin crust with puffy edges eaten with knife and fork! That was a surprise. At home I'm cooking with a Mugnaini wood fired oven using the dough recipe that was suggested. It's nothing like what I tasted in Napoli. Do you have a recipe that gives the thin crust with puffy outside crust? Christine
Che post delizioso, Nancy! Those photos! I want to go to Naples!