Every time we visit our friend in New Jersey he wants to go to Song’E Napule in Rutherford for Pizza. Michele and I are only to happy to go with him as it is one of our favorite places for Pizza and he always brings a great old Barolo.
We started with Insalata Di Polpo: chilled Mediterranean octopus, with organic parsley and lemon citronette dressing. Tender octopus with arugula in a tangy dressing, it was a light and refreshing start.
Then the Pizza
Marinara — Tomato Sauce Slow Food (san Marzano DOP eccellenze nolane), garlic, oregano and extra virgin olive oil (no cheese). With my addition of anchovies.
Pizza Napoletana –Tomato sauce Slow Food (San Marzano DOP eccellenze nolane), mozzarella (fiordilatte di Agerola), anchovies, basil, oregano and extra virgin olive oil. This is Michele’s favorite.
Cotto E Funghi — Tomato sauce Slow Food (san Marzano DOP eccellenze nolane), mozzarella (fiordilatte di Agerola), prosciutto cotto (ham), mushrooms, basil and extra virgin olive oil. Our friend ordered this one.
Barolo 1996 “Monprivato” Giuseppe Mascarello E Figlio. Made from 100% Nebbiolo. This is a Classic Barolo. Big and complex with hints of tobacco, leather, licorice, roses and deep dark fruit. It is a great wine made in a great year and 1996 for Barolo may be the best vintage in the last 30 years.
Song’ E Napule is located at 106 Park Ave, Rutherford NJ (201) 347-9339. They also have three locations in Manhattan.
A taste of Napoli in New Jersey with great wine and good friends — that’s Song’ E Napule.