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Date Night: PT

Haven't been in a bit but love that place.

RobertoRx at 2:11PM on 09/19/11

Forcella: Yeah, You Kinda Need to Get Here

My wife and I visited Forcella last night. Started with a Capri (caprese) salad to try out the mozzarella, the mozzarella was firm and chewy (not in a bad way) with a good salty taste. The accompanying pesto was great.
Then we shared a a Montagnara pie and the daily special, white pie with gorgonzola, fig and prosciutto. The crust on the Montagnara was great, reminding me of "gnoccho fritto" that my mom and family in Italy make (basically deep fried dough). The sauce was a little acidic for my tastes and way too acidic for my wife. I would try one with toppings next time to cut the acidity. The special pie was delicious also, great moderately pungent gorgonzola taste, soft figs and delicious prosciutto. We followed with the Millefoglie dessert on Gianni's recommendation, flaky pastry layered with cream and drizzled with Nutella. It was nice and light. Espresso machine was on the fritz last night. It's still BYOB and they recommend a place in the area to pick up booze although we didn't partake.
Place is decorated nicely, the pizza boxes from Naples are a nice touch and the staff was very friendly. Place was a touch loud.

Fyi...where I come from, the word Montagnara is akin to calling someone a redneck but for people from the mountains.

RobertoRx at 9:31AM on 07/21/11

AHT Giveaway: Case of Pat LaFrieda Burgers

When i stopped doing burger tour and just started eating burgers!

RobertoRx at 1:48PM on 05/25/11

AHT Giveaway: Case of Pat LaFrieda Burgers

Carmelized Onions!

RobertoRx at 9:46AM on 05/19/11

Poll: Which Celebrity Chef Would You Most Like To Meet?

Bourdain

from the listed candidates...Flay

RobertoRx at 2:30PM on 10/05/10

A Look at the 2010 Vendy Awards: Who Won the Street Food Oscars?

Falafel was awesome but overall I had Schnitzel in first place.

RobertoRx at 9:55AM on 09/27/10

Greenpoint, Brooklyn: Paulie Gee's

Ate at Paulie gee's a few weeks ago and it was great. Loved the atmosphere of the place and of course the pizza was great. (Had the anise pie). Enjoyed some pizza talk with Paulie also.

RobertoRx at 4:13PM on 07/12/10

International Hot Dog Search, Part Two

I find the Filipino spaghetti dually offensive as an Italian-American. :)

RobertoRx at 10:28AM on 06/17/10

Video: Josh Ozersky Rants About a Bad Burger from Cheeburger Cheeburger

I've been to the one in Forest Hills, Queens several times and its been good.
I like experimenting with the multitude of toppings and the fries/onion rings are delicious. Is it anywhere near the greatest burger? No but it good.

At the airport? wouldn't even risk it

RobertoRx at 6:19PM on 05/01/10

Che cosa da fare a Napoli quando non state mangiando la pizza

io andrei a la spiaga

RobertoRx at 3:30PM on 04/01/10

Pulino's: The Nation's First Breakfast Pizzeria

I had a "breakfast pie" at Roberta's, was egg and guanciale (i think)......mehhh

The pear one looks good though

RobertoRx at 2:07PM on 03/24/10

Dear AHT: The HB Burger Is Coming to Heartland Brewery

Thats how you do it!

RobertoRx at 2:22PM on 12/09/09

Black Shack, Home of the Bizarro Whopper in New York City

Dont be hating on BK!

RobertoRx at 2:17PM on 12/09/09

Comment of the Day: 'Di Fanboys'

In addition, reading all this has me ravenous for pizza. I'll be enjoying a slice or two from Gino's in elmhurst on broadway. :)

RobertoRx at 12:53PM on 12/09/09

Comment of the Day: 'Di Fanboys'

I am starting to wonder if DiFara's is much like Frank Pepe's in that the pizza is "so good" because everyone else says it is. I have never eaten at Difara's and I'm not sure if i want to anymore. Back to the issue of cleanliness, seems careless to not even give the place a wipedown.
I can just see a hipster saying.."this place is so cool, they dont even need to clean!"

RobertoRx at 12:52PM on 12/09/09