Photo courtesy of Amore Cucina & Bar
By John Bruno Turiano
Amore Cucina & Bar, the latest venture from six-time World Pizza Champion (and owner of Amore in Scarsdale) Bruno DiFabio, is worth the trip up I-95. Following is a photo preview of the Stamford, Connecticut, restaurant featuring pies from the self-described “pizza geek.” And don’t forget to see DiFabio in all his pizza-making glory at the Chef Demo Tent at Westchester Magazine‘s Wine & Food Festival on June 6. Start slideshow »
Amore Cucina & Bar
921 Hope St
Stamford, CT
(203) 357-1066; amorecucinastamford.com
Cuisine: Italian/Pizza
Entrée Prices: $17-$26; Pizzas: $11-$16
The Pitt Master pizza comprises pulled pork, red onion, mozzarella, bbq sauce, and agave nectar.
Photo courtesy of Amore Cucina & Bar
Amore’s Pizza Margherita (previously called For the Queen) pie sports San Marzano tomatoes, flor di latte mozzarella, pecorino Romano, basil, and egg.
The Holy Cheesus pie comes with mozzarella, Parmiginao-Regginao, pecorino Romano, fontina, and Burrata.
The Starry Hope Pizza is made with mashed meatballs, caramelized onions, pesto, ricotta, and, of course, mozzarella.
Photo courtesy of Amore Cucina & Bar
Square pie with mozzarella, Gorgonzola dolce, fig jam, prosciutto, and agrodolce (vinegar-sugar sauce).
Care for a salad? You’ll find a burrata and apple one at Amore.
Spaghetti with blackened artichokes, pecorino, Parmigiano-Reggiano, and black pepper.
Double-cut pork chop with arugula, garlic, cipollini onion, and wild mushroom ragout.
Waffle and Nutella dessert with tomato jam and whipped cream. There used to be a Nutella pizza, but sadly, it’s been discontinued.
According to Amore’ Facebook page, the restaurant has recently added more than 20 bottles of wine to their menu at only $30 a bottle.
A round pie heats up in the 900° F oven at Amore.
