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"As one of the best Neapolitan pizzerias in the region, Vero is consistently operating at max capacity, with hour-long waits not uncommon. When an adjacent storefront became available in late 2023, owner and pizzaiolo Marc-Aurele Buholzer didn’t hesitate to grab it. After a thoughtful renovation of the two spaces, Vero came out the other end with a new bar, double the seating, and an entirely new look and feel. The wood-fired pies are better than ever, sporting characteristically puffy, chewy, tender, leopard-spotted crust. The margherita stars San Marzano tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, and extra-virgin olive oil, while the diavola is garnished with Calabrian chiles. Know before you go: Diners can sneak a decent peek at owner-pizzaiolo Marc-Aurele Buholzer from the ground level, but head up the small stairway to snag great overhead views of the maestro at his oven." - Douglas Trattner