Manny Santos
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Sat in the De Fazio garden this afternoon and enjoyed a chicken and herb salad and a cheese pizza.
The outdoor space is quaint with an herb garden in the rear. When we walked in, there was a wonderful aroma. I don't know what it was, but it smelled delicious.
A young lady greeted us and walked us to the garden area. The service was excellent.
This place has been in S. Troy for a long time, and you can tell they have an uncompromising quality.
First they brought some garlic bread. My guess is that they use an infused olive oil. The garlic and herb flavor on this bread is delectable.
The pizza came out first. What stood out for me are the ingredients. The cheese is high quality, not greasy and flavorful. Their pizza sauce is fresh, mild and delicious. It has a very slight sweetness, with fresh herbs. It is not spicy. Perfect for a bold red wine.
The salad is fresh and has roasted red pepper, a medium provolone (a little sharp), cherry tomatoes, leafy greens, black olive and red onions. The chicken was slightly over-cooked, but seasoned nicely. I'd definitely get it again.
I decided to get the hangover cake to go. This cake is so good. I think it made its way into my top 5 cakes. You must try it.
Overall a great experience.