Wednesday, February 11, 2009

Speck and Arugula Za

Rustic simplicity. This is what I had a few weeks ago at one of my new favorite pizza places, EVO. Located near Park Circle in North Chuck, EVO is one of many restaurants that are popping up in an unlikely area. The area around East Montague has been revamped. Full of restaurants, bars, and coffee shops, you wouldn't know that you're surrounded by an abandoned Navy base.

Speck is a German bacon much like Prosciutto, but less salty. If you can't find it, feel free to substitute with an equivalent meat. This should take you all of 15 minutes to prepare and cook. Perfect for a light but filling dinner.

Speck and Arugula Za

Start with some lightly grilled flatbread. Top with good extra virgin olive oil and as much Parmesano-Regiano cheese as you like. Grill some more until the cheese is just melted. While warm, top with a handful of Arugula and some shaved Speck. Done.

Simple with an old world feel. Serve with a good pale ale or wheat beer

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