Breadstall delivers refreshing variety
Sebastian, the south London pizzaiolo out of a Guy Ritchie film, whips up variety and quality New York style slices
Cycling through the streets of London, I was behind schedule to meet up with Bite Twice whose pizza reviews trump Portnoy’s by a mile. Much more nuance, richer vocabulary and of course a suave London accent.
Fortunately, Gerardo was also behind schedule as he cycled over. The cyclist and food fanatic met me at Breadstall, south London’s premier pizza destination. On Northcote Road, I walked past Franco Manca and a slew of other Neapolitan pizzerias. My gripe with international pizza is that it’s boring: no variety, you’re stuck with generic and oftentimes flavorless Neapolitan pies.
How refreshing it was to arrive at Breadstall, what looks like a shipping container that’s open on one-side with a full bar and stools on the sidewalk. We sat down and talked shop and the slices kept coming, almost like from a sushi conveyer belt, pushed out by the man who prides himself in doing one thing well: pizza.
Seb’s slices stood erect, the crust puffy and full of flavor. The pepperoni (superior to the American equivalent) was richer in flavor, and the ham tasted straight from the English countryside (not the Empress of Blandings?!).
After pounding a few slices and Peronis, I was filling up but decided to power through with a garden style slice - a light and lovely zucchini with pesto. Smooth sailing and then after a brief summer shower, a hop on the bike and off again!
Can’t wait to host these fine lads on a tour stateside - until next time!
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