text: Most of you know I have an affinity for Neapolitan style pizza And that is what makes Pomo Pizzeria in Scottsdale one of my favorite places to eat nnThe thing I love most about Neapolitan style pizza is that I never walk away with a brick in my stomachthe dreaded I just ate pizza feelingnnNeapolitan style pizza is so light and satisfying you will never look at pizza the same way againnnThe lay of the landnnPomo is located in the Shops at Gainey Village on the corner of Scottsdale Road and Doubletree Blvd The interior boasts high ceilings an array of windows and an indooroutdoor bar concept nnBut do not let the sleek and modern atmosphere fool youthe centerpiece of the whole operation is a handbuilt woodburning oven crafted from bricks and volcanic sand from Southern Italy The oven is like a time machine that can transport your taste buds back hundreds of years to the heart of Napoli Italy And it is right there in plain sight so you can watch the magic unfoldnnCarpaccio Di Bresaola the perfect starternnStart your experience with a platter of razorthin slices of tender cured beef carpaccio buried under a pile of peppery arugula salad tossed in a light lemon vinaigrette and topped with Parmigiano Reggiano shavings There is plenty to share and it is not too filling so it is the perfect way to start your authentic Italian journeynnSlowrising Sourdough CrustnnThe secret to Pomos light and chewy crust lies in the highlyrefined organic wheat flour imported miles from Molino Caputo in Naples This slowrising sourdough takes hours to rise and only seconds in the degree oven to produce a piping hot pizza with bubbly cheese and a perfectly charred crustnnThe Bufala Verace it is what dreams are made ofnnThe beauty of this pie lies in the simplicity of the ingredients Tomato basil cheese That is it With every bite there is a burst of tang from the crushed tomato base holding hands with creamy Mozzarella di Bufala DOP and a fresh basil finishnnWhat is DOPnnYoull notice several items on the menu with initials DOP This stands for the Italian phrase Denominazione d Origine Protetta It means the product is a higher level of certification and authenticity It could easily stand for Definitely Oozes Perfection nnMozzarella di Bufala DOP is a superior mozzarella cheese made from Italian water buffalo milk and imported fresh each week And Tomato San Marzano DOP are the only kind of tomatoes have been designated as the ONLY tomatoes that can be used for a TRUE Neapolitan style pizzannAsk for a some chili oil to drizzle over the top and dip your crust in if you like a little kicknnToppings vs puritynnIf you are American you are probably used to Supreme or Meat Lovers Deluxe style pizza more toppings the better In Napoli this would be a crime punishable by starvation or firing squad nnNeapolitan style pizza typically has more sauce than cheese leaving a wet and slightly soggy middle which is why Italians dig in to their pies with a fork and knifennWhen you taste The Bufala Verace in it is pure form your outlook on pizza will be forever changednnWith food and lovennAshleynnPS When you visit Pomo Pizzeria please let them know you read my review And then come back here and tell me about your experience I love to hear from my readers and get feedback from friends