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The menu offered various options, from baked pasta and calzones to hearty salads and soups; yet, there it was, stealing the spotlight \u2014 my personal favorite, pizza. To curb my excitement for the Margherita Pizza headed my way, I decided that the garlic knots could not be passed on. Garlic is an ingredient never meant to be followed in a recipe. Triple it and mince more; there is no such thing as too much. Here, the knots had such an ideal amount of garlic on them that I couldn\u2019t help but kiss the saltiness from my fingers and send mental regards to my garlicky twin in the kitchen. As you take your first knot, you\u2019re greeted by the delightful aroma of warm\u00a0bread. The dough is pillowy soft, creating a tender bite that leaves you craving more. I cannot bring myself to take a bite of anything without sauce if offered, so once I dipped that knot into the deliciously homemade, tangy marinara sauce and tried it, there was no going back to eating it dry. With barely any time to digest the appetizer, the Margherita Pizza appeared before me as a culinary canvas painted in gold and red. The crust promised crispness and tenderness, a thinner layer of dough than typically seen in other pizza places. This classic Margherita Pizza captured the essence of authentic Italian flavors in every mouthful. The cheese stretched elegantly with each slice, creating a tantalizing harmony with the sweet tomato, fresh basil, and, you guessed it, garlic. It is comfort food at its finest \u2014 simple, honest, and heartwarming. Each bite is a reminder of the beauty of culinary simplicity, a celebration of flavors that will surely leave you with a content heart and a smile on your face. Buon Appetito! <strong>GN\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>WITHIN THE humble embrace of Italian-American cuisine, time loses its grip. 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