Colfax, this tiny town in the Sierra foothills with the quaint main street and rich Gold Rush history, may be one of the last places you would expect to find pizza made in the tradition of Naples, Italy.
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The pizzas at Il Pizzaiolo in Colfax have the markings of the traditional Neapolitan pie, including the thin crust, random charring and minimal toppings. At right is the margherita pizza – tomato sauce, mozzarella, a few leaves of basil and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.
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The foothills pizzeria also serves limoncello chicken wings that are topped with Romano cheese.
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The “Cinque Terre” includes anchovies and capers to give it a distinctive and assertive flavor.
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At left are limoncello chicken wings; above, house-made gelato.
