OK, Here we go..... I think it only fair to start with this photo as this trip to Tokyo, and the inspiration of these two guys with me in the photo, really kicked off my interest in exploring food, photographing said eats, and sharing/explaining my impressions of my experiences. So, to you David Chang and Anthony Bourdain, Cheers, and thanks. As I begin I think it only fair to explain a bit of what my purpose with this blog is. As you know, I do not participate in Facebook, and I wont go into why here, but I NEEDED a vehicle to communicate and connect with those in my life, both near and far. As the name implies, this will primarily be a blog about pizza. However, as this is mine, I will feel free to do and say as I damn well please, as it pleases me. So I hope to not offend or tiptoe too far over the line of appropriateness, but if I do, that's just too fucken bad. Enjoy. Pizza, food, life experiences, thoughts, feelings, rants, and more food. This is what you will find here. Please feel free to share and pass along to anyone you think might have an interest, as I hope you will as well. Sincerely yours, DVA

Monday, February 24, 2020

Ottimo Vita - Pizzeria and Meat Italian - Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan



How bout a pizza?  

Exactly what I was thinking too, yeah, let's do it.

In a brand new building directly across from Shibuya Station lives a Neapolitan pizza restaurant that I simply must try.  I LOVE Japanese food, but after a week of rice and fish I need a change.

Ottimo Vita

The photos look legit (some may say Kosher....) so let's see if it lives up.


A nice view and the dining room is comfortable.


The beer is cold and refreshing.


The pizza menu is basic and on point.  Just the hits, that's all they are playing.


I order the "set" which the only difference is a salad, and for $3 seems worth it.

Or is it?

From the angle it looks like a large bowl, but it's not.  There is literally one layer of greens.  Probably not even one leaf in it's entirety.  OK, now I'm on alert.  I hope the rest is not like this salad.  Don't get me wrong, it tastes good, but there just is any of it there!


Nice


NICE


NICE!!!!!


Yeah, this is good.  Classic Neapolitan pizza, and I should have thought when I had the salad that the typical error with the pizza is to over top it.  Not here.  The chef has an easy hand and a measured restraint.  A perfect balance of toppings, sauce, crust.  Speaking of the crust, it is super light and fluffy and yet crispy and crackly on the outside.  Perfect.


I loved it.


For dessert how about a haircut?

What about a beard trim, or even a shave?

DVA




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