Pizza Slice

 Neapolitan pizza is the original masterpiece of the pizza world. Hailing from Naples, Italy, it’s a culinary tradition protected by strict standards, emphasizing simplicity, quality, and freshness. At its core, the Neapolitan pizza is a minimalist yet deeply flavorful creation: a thin, soft crust with a slightly chewy and charred edge, topped with just three key ingredients—fresh tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, and fragrant basil. The dough is made from finely milled ‘00’ flour, water, salt, and yeast, allowed to ferment slowly for a light, airy texture. San Marzano tomatoes, grown in the volcanic soil of Mount Vesuvius, are often used for their sweet, robust flavor. Fresh mozzarella—ideally buffalo mozzarella—melts beautifully, blending with the tomato in perfect harmony. A few fresh basil leaves and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil complete the pizza, symbolizing the colors of the Italian flag. Traditionally baked in a wood-fired oven at over 900°F, the pizza cooks in just ...