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The History of Pizza

The common belief is that Italians invented the pizza, however the origins go back to the ancient times. Babylonians, Israelites, Egyptians and other ancient cultures where eating flat, un-leaven bread that had been cooked in mud ovens.

In 1889, Queen Margherita, with her husband, Umberto I, took an inspection tour of her Kingdom. During their travels around Italy they saw many people, eating this large, flat bread. Curious, the queen ordered her guards to bring her one of these Pizza breads.

The queen loved the bread and decided to take matters into her own hands. Summoning Chef Rafaelle Esposito from his pizzeria to the royal palace, the queen ordered him to bake a selection of pizzas for her pleasure. To honor the queen who was so beloved by her subjects, Rafaelle decided to make a very special pizza just for her. He baked a Pizza topped with tomatoes, Mozarella Cheese, and fresh Basil (to represent the colors of the Italian flag: Red, white, and green!

Today, Pizza has admirers all over the world! And pizza creations have flare, style, color and presentations that reflect every cultural taste and appetite. There are an almost endless combinations of pizzas offering your choice of ingredients such as Anchovies, Black Olives, Bell Peppers, Crab, Canadian-Style Bacon, Chicken, Crushed Garlic, Fresh tomatoes, Hot crushed peppers, Eggplant, Pineapple, Onions, Olive Oil, Sliced or Ground Pepperoni, Meatball, Sausage, Shrimp, Jolina Cheese and much much more....

You will really notice the difference the ingredients make. (Everything is homemade...the pizza crust, the sauses..we even pick the fresh vegetables ourselves.) The delicious homemade pizza crust and homemade pizza sauce, which are, made fresh daily "Real" brand whole milk mozzarella cheese, and fresh vegetables and meat toppings really make a difference. But that's not all. Another thing that makes this pizza so incredibly delicious is that it is cooked on stainless steel screens making a nicely textured, crispy golden brown crust. The dough is hand shaped (and yes, while stretching and shaping the pizza, chefs rhythmically toss it with aerobatic precision (we made the ceilings higher), placed on a cooking screen base, and carefully topped with ladles-full of delicious homemade pizza sauce with special Italian seasonings, and generously covered with thin sliced whole milk mozzarella cheese.

Sicliano: Zesty Sauce, Jolina, Shrimp, Roasted Red Pepper, Broccoli, Pesto sauce Food of Love and generoso Sicilian Concoction! Sicily a subtropical island known for its warm hospitality and delightful authentic rich flavors - La lagenda ... Mangia bene (an offer you Can't refuse)

Greek: Zesty Sauce, Jolina, Fresh garlic, Feta Cheese, Tomato. Black Olive,
Red onion. Oregano, basil.
There is no myth about this Greek Mediterranean concoction
(it wasn't helen they came for...it was this recipe)

Romano: Zesty Sauce, Jolina, Grilled Chicken, Spinach, Jalapeno, Sundries tomato, Parmesan Cheese (Hail Ceasar! He'll conquer your taste buds)

Veggie Veneto: Zesty Sauce, Jolina, Eggplant, Zucchini, Garlic, Sundried Tomato, Red onion (extra tasty...extra healthy Mom wants you to have this one) Veneto a region simple & charming with romantic gondolas, history and art, here we offer something for everyone elegance of taste with simplicity.

Mediteterraneano: Zesty Sauce, Jolina, Eggplant, Broccoli, Red onion, Hot pepper, Feta Cheese (close your eyes, take a bite...you're already there)

Gyro Pizza: Zesty sauce, Jolina, Gyros meat, Feta Cheese, Red onion, Green Olive, Titziki sauce (once you've tried it this way, you'll won't go back to the pita version)

Chicken Pesto Venezia: Zesty sauce, Jolina, Pesto, Garlic, Chicken, Sun dried tomato, Green olive (authentic venice ....we even brought the produce in by gondola just to make sure)

Milano: Zesty sauce, Jolina, Artichoke, Black olives, onion, Black forest Ham,
Brick Cheese (Milan..the center of the fine arts and, trust us, this IS a work of art for your eyes and taste buds)

Milan famous for its culinary contribution to the world! Our Milano Pizza captures the rich and authentic flavors of indigenous ingredients boasting the fine quality - Rich and romantic Whether you like pizza, you can always find something to your liking in Milan.
No man is lonely eating Pizza it requires so much attention.

Super Hawaiian: Zesty Sauce Jolina, Pineapple, Black Forest Ham, Strips of Bacon, Kiwi Fruit (The gift from the pacific ... the Big Kahuna!)
The night of the Royal party was only a week away. All of the women in the village were busy getting their costumes ready. There would be prizes given for the most original and colorful Food creation. King Lahani was to judge the creations by tasting a bite of each. Kawika wanted to impress the great Hawaiian king, Kawika's father told her to be proud of being Hawaiian. She fashioned the old style Hawaiian bread and used her imagination to add traditional ingredients combined with the abundance of fruit of the island. The Hawaiian captures the wonderful tastes of the island with freshness and style. Aloha!

Canadiano: Jolina, Canadian Cheddar, Pepperoni, Mushrooms, strips of Bacon, Black Forest Ham (Great with a jug of beer after the game Eh?)
The Canadian Native Culture masters flat bread making in Stone Age ovens similar to those used by the Mediterranean's.

Mexicano: Jolina, Tomato, Jalapeno, Salsa, red onion, Ground Beef, Monterey Jack Cheese (no Montezuma's revenge but this still has kick)
Our Mexicano Pizza is a mix of the most popular and traditional ingredients you will find anywhere in Mexico. Spicy, rich with protein and mouth watering - order it Hot medium or Mild.

Persian: Eggplant, Goat Cheese, Spinach, Sundries Tomato, Grilled Chicken, Red Onion, (With love from Ghandi and friends)

Napoleano: Zesty sauce, Jolina, broccoli, Zucchini, Artichoke, Black Forest Ham, Brick Cheese (The best from Napoli...fresh and quality in one..you can even smell the fresh mediteranian air)

Americano: Mozzarella Cheese, Pepperoni, Mushrooms, Bacon, Onions, Green Pepper, Tomato Fresh garlic (Think of Little Italy, New York...One bite and Budda Boom Budda Bing, that's Amore!)

The beginning of the 1900's pizza made it's way to the inner cities with different Pizza Styles. No longer commonly known toppings pizza-like concoctions Pizza migrated to America with the Italians in the latter half of the 19th century and was introduced to Chicago by a peddler. Celebrities of Italian origin, such as Jerry Colonna, Frank Sinatra, Jimmy Durante, and Joe DiMaggio all devoured pizzas.

Palermo: Zesty sauce, Olive Oil, Jolina, Brick Cheese, Shrimp, Chicken, Mushroom, Asparagus (renown for art, architecture, and recipes...and now it's own pizza pie recipe)

Dessert Pizza: Strawberry Sauce, Peach, Banana, Kiwi, Apple cinnamon, Icing Sugar- (the perfect end to a pizza dinner or night out ... be different ... try it)

Our Pizza Dessert creation is one of a kind creation that originates from the era of Chef Makhooli full of talent and passion for making pizza, surpassing the imagination of original and humble beginnings. Pizza making is considered an art using a collection and a selection of the best and freshest ingredients combined for maximum flavor to delight your senses and tantalize your taste buds.