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(From May 2011) Warm and inviting easily describe this new little spot for Neapolitan-style (i.e., thin-crust) pizzas located behind Parkside and run by Parkside chef-owner Shawn Cirkiel. At the bar, we snagged a couple of stools—made from old wine barrels—and admired the glowing Italian-made brick oven while awaiting our order. We loved our appe-tizer, morsels of gooey prosciutto-wrapped mozzarella bathed in a garlicky marinara. But, as expected, the flat-bread pizzas stole the show, especially the rich mushroom and ricotta on a super-crispy crust. We also loved the jar of chocolate-hazelnut budino that we had for dessert, but we wished it had had a bit more chocolate rather than a whipped cream topping. Beer & wine.

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(From February 2011) Sometimes after a long day, a tiny, cozy, ultracasual neighborhood joint is just what the doctor ordered, especially when said joint serves up a handful of sensational specialty pizzas with perfectly crisp crusts. Not only that, there are deli sandwiches, such as toasted pastrami on rye (we’ll soon be back for the chicken salad, which we hear is to die for). The Greek salad has a fresh, herbal dressing with just the right hit of salt, and the carrot cake is a dreamy layering of spongy cake and rich cream cheese icing. Seating is limited, so lots of folks order to go. BYOB.

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