The Khaleesi Has Won Me Over! | Joe De's Brick Oven Pizza - Cleveland, Ohio…read more
So, I'm back at Joe De's Brick Oven Pizza, located at 15631 Puritas Ave, Cleveland, OH 44135, and this time I'm trying something new on their menu: The Khaleesi (AKA: Spicy Margherita)!
Inspired by Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon, this pizza is an absolute FIRE-BREATHING MASTERPIECE! Made with San Marzano tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, fresh basil, Pecorino Romano, chili oil, and hot sopressata salami, this pie has officially become one of my FAVORITE pizzas right now!
Ever since Joe De's got their brick oven, it has completely turned my pizza life around. Seriously, I don't know if I could ever go back to another way of making or eating pizza. There's just something about that brick-oven magic that takes everything to another level!
And this isn't my first time exploring some of their newer menu offerings, either! Recently, I had the pleasure of trying two other delicious pizzas:
The New Haven Pizza: A Connecticut-style pizza featuring a thin crust, San Marzano tomato sauce, fresh garlic, oregano, Pecorino Romano, and a drizzle of olive oil. I ordered mine EXTRA CHARRED, and let me tell you, it was DELICIOUS! That extra char brought a whole new level of flavor to the experience.
The Margherita Pizza: A beautiful combination of a bubbly, soft-yet-crunchy crust, crushed San Marzano tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, fresh basil leaves, and a drizzle of olive oil. Simple, classic, and absolutely delicious!
BUT THEN CAME THE KHALEESI!
This pizza has officially stolen the throne! The combination of that rich San Marzano tomato sauce, creamy fresh mozzarella, fragrant basil, salty Pecorino Romano, spicy chili oil, and that HOT sopressata salami is just incredible. You get that perfect balance of savory, cheesy, spicy goodness, all coming together on that beautiful brick-oven crust.
Bachir, my friend, you have OUTDONE YOURSELF with this one! You've created something truly special here, and I'm telling you right now, this pizza is a WINNER!
And just how good was it? GOOD ENOUGH THAT I DROVE ACROSS TOWN JUST TO RUB IT IN MY FRIENDS' FACES!
Of course, I shared with them, because I'm not THAT cruel! But trust me, this Khaleesi was worth the trip!
And you better believe I'll be returning for another round, except next time, I'm ordering a BIGGER PIZZA so I can have leftovers for breakfast! Because come on, WHO DOESN'T LOVE LEFTOVER PIZZA FOR BREAKFAST?! Especially when it's pizza THIS GOOD! Cold, reheated, or straight out of the fridge at 8 AM, I already know that Khaleesi is going to hit differently the next morning!
Joe De's and Bachir, my friend, keep turning out pizzas like these, and you'll ALWAYS have a returning friend and customer!
If you're in the Cleveland area and haven't checked this place out yet, what are you waiting for?! Go give them a try, support a local pizza shop, and see what that brick oven is all about. And if you're feeling adventurous, do yourself a favor and order THE KHALEESI!
Just be warned: you might find yourself driving across town to brag about it, too!
Joe De's Brick Oven Pizza
Address: 15631 Puritas Ave, Cleveland, OH 44135
Phone: (216) 661-1990
Menu: Toasttab.com
THE KHALEESI: CLAIMING THE THRONE, ONE SLICE AT A TIME!
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