We held our collective breath when Pizzeria Locale expanded out of state, moving beyond Colorado into Kansas, Missouri and Ohio. What would expansion do to one of our homegrown faves? Turns out there was no need to worry: The only thing that expansion has done is put more people in reach of these dynamite, reasonably priced pies. Pizzas come in red or white, with toppings you expect on Neapolitan pies (basil, prosciutto) and some that you don't (barbecue chicken). Whichever you choose, you'll love every bite, thanks to dough that gets its complexity from a 24-hour cold fermentation, then goes into a very hot oven. Bubbled and puffy on the edges, with a pleasant chew and just enough char, these pizzas are everything you want from Neapolitan pie, minus the typical high price tag. Round out your meal with butterscotch budino, then go home happy.
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