Charles N.
Yelp
Referenced in iconic movies such as Wolf of Wallstreet or Donnie Brasco for those who remember, 'fugazzi' in Italian slang infers to something that is fake or just simply doesn't exist; well let me tell you, Pizza Fuggazzi is faaaar from that!
The owners of Barrocco Group (Barrocco, Bocata, Foiegwa, Atwater Cocktail Club) are not Italian by birth but they do share a huge passion for pizza and just recently inaugurated an amazing pizza joint located in the ever changing Pointe St-Charles (PSC) neighbourhood. The menu is solid and delivers mouth watering options:
Marinara: classic pizza pie with tomato, garlic, oregano and olive oil.
Inglewood: authentic Neapolitan Margarita pizza with tomato, mozzarella, basil and soft thin crust with and slightly burned puffy edges.
Wu Tang Killa Bees: Tomato, Calabrese, Honey, Thyme Oil, Mozzarella.
... and a half a dozen more delicious variations to choose from! The dough and sauces are all homemade, then cooked for probably no more than 90 seconds at 700-900F in a classic wood fired oven.
But that's not all, you can carb load to your hearts content with homemade pastas such as ricotta gnocchi, cavatelli & sausage, rigatoni al' amatriciana, tagliatelle bolognese and even squid ink bucatini vongole - delizioso!
There's also a nice choice of wine bottles, cocktails and a few beers on tap; I was quite impressed by rye based the O.C., dangerously smooth and balanced.
Designed by the Gauley Brothers and owners, the decor is an eclectic rendition of the 80s. Depending on your view, you'll see cheesy leopard style walls, a paper shark, white tiles, an Italian nook with plaid tablecloth & snazzy lamp shade, satirical and iconic works of art, a and a series of strategically places objects such as shimmer purses, a wheel cap, and even an old Macintosh computer!
Opened only a couple of weeks ago, you definitely feel the angst and febrility in the air as minor kinks are being worked out but the vibe is spectacular, filled with beautiful guests and supported by a very warm and attentive staff.
This seems to be a promising hot spot in PSC, especially with the recently inauguration of an upstairs speakeasy where one can sip on cocktails under a giant glass dome called Milky Way Cocktail Bar. Will have to come back with friends to try more pizzas and pastas!