Vento e Mare, Wind and Sea
A very appropriate name for a business in a city like Niigata. Niigata is located on the west coast of Japan (literally on the coast, a seaside town) and one that is battered by wind, just across the Sea of Japan from Korea.
While Niigata is famous for the best rice in Japan (not a brag, simply an undisputed fact) and from rice comes sake (best sake here as well) Japan is also famous for perfecting something created by others. So, as I pass this place I am simply drawn to give it a try, and it doesn't hurt that I'm hungry and out walking around looking for a place for dinner, and I've been eating a shit ton of rice/fish and ramen every day, so this feels right.
Alas, as I'm alone and don't speak the local language, this will be another post that won't have much info, just a few photos and a description of my impressions.
Sit back, enjoy, ciao ciao
Placed at every table is this Italian Restaurant Guide for Japan (I think that's what it is.... :-O)
And earmarked for your pleasure is this spot.
Tomorrow is going to be a long day of work and dinner and karaoke, so I'm enjoying water tonight. Looks Italian, si or no?
I order the salami picante
The initial looks ends up matching pretty accurately the after consumption impression. The crust looks legit, however the pizza is over-topped. Too much sauce, too much cheese, and the cheese flavor overpowers the taste of anything else, I can't even taste the salami. Bummer.
The highlight is getting to the edge and eating the dough. It's light and fluffy, delicious, slightly crispy, beautifully burnt in places, I love it.
Here's the dude.
Nope, no idea his name or how long he's been here, or any relevant information that I (and you) want to know.
I would absolutely come back to this place, and I have a free night later in the week so I just might.
Put a pie in your mouth and eat it
DVA
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