Is this a slice of heaven... riceball pizza?
Trying to satisfy a late night hunger desire on tuesday, I found (no it found me) Monte's Pizzeria in Old Bethpage. Buried in a small shopping center on a road surrounded by a mix of industrial buildings and residential homes, I walk in to see modern Italian pizzeria look with dark wood, tuscan biege tiles and over 100 lights to accent their pride of ownership. I was quickly drawn to the glass which displayed all their pizza treasures. One pie struck me instantly and I knew I had to have it...the "Riceball Pie". It had all the ingredients that my mother used in her recipe. I took a bite and there it was...a slice of heaven. Someone had made the perfect hybrid pizza. The rice mixed with peas, ground meat, yummy sauce, under a layer of melted mozzarella and just the right amount of bread crumbs. So good, I went back for lunch the next day to share this food wealth with my brother. And now with all of you. Enjoy!
Closed on Sundays, they make this pie daily.
Is everyone insane? Does no one like riceballs aka - arancini? I am one chow who is crestfallen.
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dont be crestfallen! this just blew my mind.
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