Menomale (Washington, DC)
∙ Margherita, Diavola (DOP San Marzano tomatoes, Fior di latte mozzarella, basil, spicy salami, red peppers), Prosciutto Cotto (Prosciutto cotto (ham), mushrooms, DOP San Marzano tomatoes, basil, Fior di latte mozzarella, pinch of parmesan, EVOO) ∙
♫ When the moon hits your eye
Like a big pizza pie, that’s amore ♫
Let’s start with the delightful Falanghina Beneventana requested by the most soothing & sultry authentic accent you’ve ever heard. Words elegantly delivered by the finest native Italian pizza tour guide you can imagine. When the world starts to shine, it’s not too much wine, it’s amore. I’d like to order this forever, please.
I’m immediately reminded of Pupatella, which would make sense as both restaurants are AVPN (Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana) certified. My novice intuition tells me it’s undercooked, but the bottom of the crust is beautifully leopard printed. Yes, the marg got the job done. Fior di latte moz was deliciously fresh and the San Marzano sauce was delicate. The margherita was the first pie gone, if that’s even a question. Of course, the diavola spicy salami impressed. By all means, I will be returning with the same beautiful arm-candy to grace American pizza shops.
