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COME HUNGRY, LEAVE BUFAD Spring Garden’s Neapolitan pizza is brand new, but locals already feel right at home BY ABIGAIL KOFFLER | PHOTOS BY SARAH TSE We were greeted at Bufad like old friends. “Are you Abby? Did you just call and order takeout?” asked the waiter. By the time I explained my yes–or–no answer (it’s weird when strangers guess your name), we were comfortable and ready to eat. Bufad, the brand new Neapolitan pizzeria from the team behind Café Lift (pg. 26) and next door's Prohibition Taproom (you should pick up a growler on your way since Bufad is BYO), puts you at ease and feeds you well. Wooden tables, sharp graphics and neon lamps reminiscent of a diner whet the appetite. Though we visited during the soft opening, every seat, including the window bar, was full. Pizza’s what we came for but we were pleasantly surprised at the creative appetizers. The Crostone ($10), a set of three, included a chicken liver and guanciale crostini that combined a meaty rich- w.lafontanadellacita.com ness with crunchy bread. Pork and liver need to hang out more often. A burrata, Fine brussels Italian sprouts, Cuisinepancetta 1701 and pine Spruce nut Street appetizer ($9) Philadelphia, was one of our PA favorite 19103 bites of 215-875-9990 the evening: salty, earthy and wintery. B.Y.O.B. The impeccably www.lafontanadellacitta.com caramelized brussels sprouts managed to be simple and Enjoy a complimentary glass of decadent, the kind of food wine with this ad! you want after a long week. Bufad’s aim is pizza and they do it oh–so–well. Small Roman–style pizzas, with a thicker crust, change daily on the SPQR section of the chalkboard. For full size pies, get the potato and egg with prosciutto ($14). Swirl the egg yolk with a fork and dive in—don’t worry that potatoes and eggs and prosciutto aren’t usually on a pizza. Notice instead the crust, thin enough to taste the toppings and think enough to be held without droop- ing in the middle. Taste the slightly charred top from the oven that approaches 900 degrees. Take a breath, and take another bite. This time, we tried the escarole pie, my favorite of the night, with salumi, ricotta, breadcrumbs and tomato sauce ($13). The ricotta wasn’t salty but added great texture. We all scrambled to get the piece with the most salumi, little slices reminiscent of the best pepperoni you’ve ever had, next to bites of dark escarole. “Top-rated BYOB in Philly!” -Citysearch La Fontana Della Citta Fine Italian Cuisine Celebrate with us in style... B.Y.O.B. 1701 Spruce St. Philadelphia, PA 19103 215.875.9990 Seats 150 People Sun-Thurs $22.95 PRIX FIXE DINNER with PennCard á la carte menu also available see www.lafontanadellacitta. com La Fontana Della Citta Authentic Italian Cuisine at Reasonable Prices 215.875.9990 5 Lunches, 7 Dinners, 7 days a week BUFAD Spring Garden 1240 Spring Garden St. (215) 238-9311 DON'T MISS: The escarole pizza. SKIP: The chocolate pannacotta. $$$$ Experience a Touch of Italy At the Best BYOB In Philly! Excellent for Family and Group Meetings Contact Management, they are happy to meet your needs! 15% off with Fixed Price Sunday-Thursday 1701 Spruce St. - Philadelphia, PA 19103 - www.lafontanadellacitta.com Bufad’s success is in its use of rich ingredients in a way that still has you reaching for more. With three people and two pies cut into fourths, we had no leftovers. In the three days Bufad had been open at the time of our visit, its dessert had buzz. Excellent vanilla gelato served affogatto with a shot of espresso was a cool and creamy end to a savory Lunch Buffet $8.95 Dinner Buffet $11.95 meal. A chocolate panna cotta was fine, but nothing compared to the rest. When we asked the waiter about the name Bufad, he explained it was from the Italian bufada, meaning a sort of happy, bloated fullness. We knew exactly what he meant. Welcome Exp. 2/23/12 4/11/12 CLASS Exp. 2/23/12 4/11/12 OF CLASS OF For Fast Delivery Call 2016 215-386-1941 For Fast Delivery Call 20 215 For Fast Delivery Call 2016 215-386-1941 15% off with this ad Expires 2/24/13 Exp. Exp. 2/23/12 2/23/12 4/11/12 Exp. Exp. 2/23/12 4/11/12 For Fast Fast Delivery Call 215-386-1941 For For Fast Fast Delivery Delivery Call Call 215 215 For Fast Delivery Call 215-386-1941 4004 Chestnut Street or Order Online @ newdelhiweb.com Dining Guide 34TH STREET Magazine February 13, 2013 23 We CLA
34TH STREET Magazine February 13, 2013 Dining Guide 24 RALICK'S | PHOTO BY MICHAEL SHOSTEK PENANG | PHOTO BY SARAH TSE SBRAGA | PHOTO BY SARAH TSE KANELLA | PHOTO BY ADRIAN FRANCO PITRUCO | PHOTO BY LAURA FRANCIS BRAUHAUS SCHMITZ | PHOTO BY SARAH TSE BUFAD | PHOTO BY SARAH TSE JOHN'S ROAST PORK | PHOTO BY MAEGAN CADET DOCK STREET BREWERY | PHOTO BY SARAH TSE SBRAGA | PHOTO BY SARAH TSE Dining Guide 34TH STREET Magazine February 13, 2013 25
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