The article says that gourmet pizza didn't leave Northern California until 1982. But I remember when Al Forno first opened in Providence, Rhode Island, and all they served was individual pizzas made entirely with fresh ingredients. It must have been around 1980. By 1982 they were already a destination restaurant--I'll never forget my very first fresh spinach sauteed in olive oil with garlic there. And I am pretty sure they launched grilled pizza. In those days it wasn't easy to find a restaurant that cherished vegetables and freshness. Thanks for these great recipes!

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