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Tony's Table from Rediscovering Pizza

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The following post is from our friend Vincent's Blog: Rediscovering Pizz. Saturday night did not disappoint. Along with several friends, we made it to Pizza Rock at the K Street Mall and put our names down to be seated. The place was packed but as we waited to be seated we got to watch the new and young pizzaiolos make their pizzas in a wood fired Pompeii oven near the front door and enjoy the heat emanating from the fires. Tony's Table was off to one side which sat 10 people with reservations. We were led to the back of the huge dining area past the huge mural of Pizza Rock's Creation by Carlos Lopez and were seated up front just a few feet with a view of the kitchen and the man behind it all, Tony Gemignani. Sheri & I had come prepared to meet the master. I had removed Tony's framed menu that hung in our kitchen from Tony's in San Francisco and rolled it up carefully in hopes of getting him to sign it. Also, I had made him an 8 x 10 color glossy of...

Anthony Mangieri and Una Pizza Napoletana a look back...

We know that Anthony Mangieri , has closed down Una Pizza Napoletana in New York and moved to San Francisco. (Address and hours listed below) Please watch this ver revealing film. This is such an incredible look at Anthony, it deserves another look... An oven built by hand, tile by tile. Four pizzas on the menu, with no fancy-pants toppings. Anthony Mangieri does one thing at Una Pizza Napoletana , and he does it the very best way he can. Video from CHOW.com. Anthony has moved his operation to San Francisco: A.W.MANGIERI PROP. 210 11th St + Howard St San Francisco, CA 94103 HOURS OF OPERATION Wednesday Thru Saturday 5pm until out of dough