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I was happy to see that Stromboli offers a fresh mozzarella slice alongside their plain, so of course I ordered both.
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Pretty photogenic slices, huh? Unsure of where to start, I opted for the plain slice.
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Wowza! Pretty darn tasty! The cheese on this guy stands out more than most by-the-slice places in the city; it almost tasted like they threw some cheddar in with that aged shredded mozzarella, but the guys behind the counter wouldn't say for sure.
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The undercrust and cornicione weren't anything special (notice the wire rack marks on the bottom) except for the fact that there was no tip sag to speak of- pretty decent considering the size of the slice.
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I took a few more bites of the plain before diverting my taste buds to the fresh mozz slice. I went in for the fold and before I could take my first bite, I was struck with yet another pizza collapse! WTF!?
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Chowing down on this mofo just got a lot messier. This slice wasn't off to a great start, and sadly didn't make up for it's disasterous meltdown by imparting superior flavor. Sure the sauce has a nice, fresh sweetness to it, but the cheese was flavorless and bland, and the same goes for the 'basil' shredded on top.
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I was disappointed by the latter slice- a rare thing since usually fresh mozz slices are a better product than their plain counterparts. I can see why a number of people have listed Stromboli as their favorite slice joint in the city, though I can't heartily agree. While the rest of the plain slice found it's way into my belly, the rest of the mozz found it's way into the trash can.
Man, I don't know what it is, but that fresh mozz slice...how do I say this...it don't look right!
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