It seems to be a week for pizzas. We had a very lovely drop-off at work today, from the café down the street. Teru Café and Pizza is a relatively new addition to the food wonders in Glebe, and I've heard that pizzas and coffee have been the owner's life leading up to this café. I've also heard that there's someone from Rome involved in the café, which ups the chances of authenticity if you are after that sort of thing.
I've never been to Rome, so I can't comment on authenticity. But really. Who cares when it's so yummy!
We had the two-face of pizzas arrive today - one side covered in moist, smoky roast veggies, and the other topped with slices of salami and mushroom.
The roasted veggies were sweet and caramelized with a hint of char. A tomato paste covered base was generously smothered with zucchini, sweet red peppers and Spanish onion. The crust had a nice crunch, but was not overly tough. A great support to the medley of ingredients that lovingly cling to it.
The seemingly simple meat half of the pizza had slivers of salami and mushroom, which created light bursts of flavour with the tomato base and melted cheese. Contrary to the stereotype of a typical salami/meat-lovers pizza, this pizza did not leave me feeling heavy and sleepy. I strongly believe that the tomato paste has sun-dried tomatoes in it. There is a strong hit of rich tomato flavour, and I can taste the sunshine in it. The near paper-thin slices of meat created a cloud of tangy spicy flavour in my mouth, and together with the sun in the tomato paste, this pizza tastes like a beautiful day in Sydney.
In all, the pieces of pizza transported me to a sun-drenched farm, with sweet vegetables and a philosophy toward food that is far away from the overly carnivorous tendencies of many pizza joints that saturate the market at the moment. Definitely somewhere to try with your nearest and dearest, for what is a better side to good food than great company?
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Teru Cafe and Pizza
02 9566 4949
33 Glebe Point Road
Glebe, NSW 2037
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Look at those toppings! Super generous! Having been to Rome (Italy) and believe it or not, the traditional pizzas have minimal topping. It is real simple, no matter what the description of the pizza is!
ReplyDeleteYou are having a pizza week. Pizza in Italy is always minimal topping and gorgeous. Saying that, I would have a slice of any of the above no problems.
ReplyDelete'like a beautiful day in Sydney' ... love the description and the blog.
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