April 19, 2010 11:09 am

Dish of the Day: Quartino Bottega Organica's Pizza with Stracchino and Arugula

Quartino Bottega Organica wooed us with its rustic, low-key charm and organic, whole wheat options. Simple, good ingredients create satisfying dishes that really sing. One of the stars of the menu is their Pizza with Stracchino and Arugula. The whole wheat crust is impressively chewy and the arugula is peppery but it's the cheese that really sells this thing. Stracchino is an Italian cow's milk with a mild flavor and slight acidic tang. When melted, it is divinely creamy like brie but still pliable like a fresh mozzarella. Pair it with one of the wine list's many organic bottles for an excellent Earth Week meal.
Tip: Grab a spot in their quaint outdoor back patio.

Quartino Bottega Organica
11 Bleeker Street
New York, NY 10012
212.529.5133

Photo credit: newyork.metromix.com

— Written by Celeste Hughey

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