With several types of pizza sold by the slice, piping hot pies available for pick-up and bags of floury dough in the back for those who want to try their hands at the sumptuous pizzas at home, this popular destination fulfills most pizza-related needs with some of the finest specialty Italian goods in the area. The simple cheese pizza has the perfect ratio of cheese and tangy tomato sauce to forgiving dough, while the white pizza is redolent of garlic. The Italian Store also caters to non-pizza needs with sandwiches, a deli case of pasta salads and olives and a small market area. The market sells fresh mozzarella, select wines, Italian delicacies, refrigerated pastas and sauce and other treats. The authentic hoagie-style sandwiches and slices of pizza make it a prime and popular takeout destination, so be prepared for long lines during lunch hours. --Erin Hartigan (February 10, 2006)
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