Beer is always a good place to start (words to live by and I am convinced that the PBR tastes better there than anywhere in the city.) Ordering wine is an interesting experience. Your choice is uh... red or white. But the best part is the glass that it comes in - if the option is decent wine, at least it comes in a generously filled tumbler!
Follow with the Greek Salad, it's fresh and it's big.
Next move on the pizza, which is super fresh and has a not too thin, not too thick crust. The choice of toppings is impressive. Some personal favorites include Supreme, Greek, It's Not Easy Being Green, Margharita, and you can't forget about the Chicken BBQ. If you are adventurous, get the Tara C., which is named for one of the original employees (cheers to you & Chris for getting it off on the right foot!). For goodnes sake, make sure you order a side of the tomato sauce (which you can buy a whole container of) - it is the stuff of legends.
And most of all, let's not forget about the owners: Nick and Ben. They have been in the neighborhood since the early days when the area wasn't too... friendly. But they have stuck with it. The also put on an annual "Block Party" in Septemeber - this year's is in later September (thanks to the rains of Hanna). Some impressive break dancing at last year's event... need more be said?
Just go and try it - the VNOB gives thumbs up on this one. Yes, you might give the Mac dog look when you pull up in your BMW. Yes, you might get an odd look from some of the patrons at the local hang out across the street. Yes, you might get your leg whacked by the tail of the adorable Veschla/Lab mixpuppy sometimes tethered to the front pillar. But definately yes, you will leave a happy camper.
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Any commentary of D'Allesandro's simply MUST include The Chauncinator. This wonderful delight is a pizza with their signature red sauce, double pepperoni, fresh mozzerella, and fresh basil. It is by far my favorite pizza of ALL TIME (sorry Pork Trifeca of EVO, you have been replaced)
The Bianco (white pizza) is also fantastic with mounds of quality ricotta, especially with artichokes added and dipped in the great red sauce, which I suppose defeats the purpose of a white pizza, but it is a very tasty and satisfying vegetarian treat.
Maybe I am getting old, but sometimes the music is irritating (I didn't know anyone still listened to Portishead - will you guys please throw out that CD already?). Regardless, I always leave happy, and carry out and delivery are great options too. I also have to give D'Allesandro's props for their print adds which are brilliant, especially the parodies of American Apparel. The D'Allesandro's brothers know their pizza and have been receptive to customer feedback, which gives them two big thumbs up in my book.
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