this year2014春に11th yearFukuroi's popular shop "IZA CAFE coo-kai?Koki Takehara, the owner of "coo-kai?", has been dreaming of expanding his shop for about three years, and has decided to open a shop next to "coo-kai?" that serves authentic Neapolitan pizzas made in a wood-fired oven.Pizzeria Attico!The restaurant opened with pizzaiolo (pizza chef) Shinji Ishida. The storefront, with its lattice glass that gives a glimpse of the warm atmosphere inside, is covered in green tiles, overflowing with greenery, and piles of firewood, creating a charming storefront that makes you feel like you're in Southern Italy. Attico had been in soft opening since March 20th,Tuesday, April 1, 2014We were invited to a reception party held the night before the grand opening, and my husband and I attended!
As soon as you enter the shop, a gigantic wood-fired oven comes into view, its weight of approximately 1.5 tons giving it a solid and imposing presence. Because it's a brand-new wood-fired oven, delivered only in February, the firing process is being carried out carefully, taking about a week to remove moisture and prepare it to withstand high temperatures. Apparently, if it were fired at high heat while moisture was still present, cracks would appear everywhere, and the oven could even crumble into pieces! (Amazing!) The wood-fired oven has completed its preliminary preparations for firing, but it hasn't been decorated yet, displaying its simple stone color. However, the owner, Ko-san, has designed and will be applying colored tiles that perfectly suit the oven, so that's something to look forward to. And the long chimney extending from the wood-fired oven onto the wall facing the road, where the entrance to coo-kai? is located, will become a new symbol of this shop!
First up, a photo of owner Koki (left) and pizzaiolo Ishida (right) together!
The interior has 3 counter seats and 10 table seats. The store design is "ALAIN DESIGNThe Nakane couple were in charge of the project, and Mr. Ko himself painted the walls and wood in the shop, and the tables made from reclaimed wood were made byAPARTMENT STOREKen Hinouchi, also known as Hina-chan from "[Title of the show]", is involved in the production♪
Attico means "attic" in Italian. Climbing the stairs leads to a secluded room that feels like an attic, perfect for adults. The seating here is comfortable sofa seating, allowing you to enjoy your meal in a relaxed atmosphere. Furthermore, a small window allows you to peek inside coo-kai?, and peeking through it is sure to appeal to the inner child within you.
And looking down into the restaurant from the attic, you can see the wood-fired oven. You can also watch as pizzaiolo (pizza chef) Shinji Ishida meticulously prepares the pizzas♪
"Draft Sparkling Wine" 450 yen
On this day, they had draft beer and sparkling wine on tap, as well as Perrier and water for non-alcoholic options, and it was all-you-can-drink, so I gratefully accepted!
Surrounded by Kou-san (center of the back row in the photo),Dining Bar KatsukiOkuchan, also known as Manabu Okuizumi (pictured back row right), is the bartender at ""APARTMENT STOREHina-chan, also known as Ken Hinouchi (center of the front row in the photo),Matsuyama Design Co., Ltd.With Takuya Matsuyama (front row right in the photo) from "[group name]" ♪
While waiting for your pizza, watching pizzaiolo Ishida's skillful techniques as he bakes it is another way to enjoy the pizzeria experience. It only takes about 90 seconds to bake one pizza in the high-temperature wood-fired oven, and he finishes it without taking his eyes off it. He expertly manipulates the long stick (pale) to create a delicious, piping hot pizza!
"Siciliana" 1,080 yen Tomato sauce, oregano, anchovies, garlic, olives, capers, cherry tomatoes
This is apparently the pizza that pizzaiolo Ishida himself likes the most! He is particular about his ingredients, and even uses ingredients imported from Sicily, the home of pizza. You can enjoy the fragrant aroma of oregano and garlic, the perfect amount of saltiness from the anchovies and olives, the deliciousness of the fresh cherry tomatoes and the generous amount of tomato sauce, and of course the dough is Neapolitan style. The crust, called the cornicione, is chewy and fluffy. The dough, made with homemade yeast, has a great flavor, and it's lighter than typical Neapolitan pizza, so you could probably eat several slices. By the way, Ishida is quite shy and not very talkative, but once he starts talking about pizza, he can't stop (lol). I recommend listening to his passion and enjoying this delicious pizza even more!
"Marinara" 830 yen
Tomato sauce, oregano, garlic
Margherita pizza: 980 yen
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, Enshu basil
Quattro Formaggi: 1,280 yen
Mozzarella, Gorgonzola, Parmigiano, Homemade Ricotta
The piping hot pizza is cut right there on the spot.
There's also the fun of sharing it with everyone!
"Fungi" 1,380 yen
Mozzarella, king oyster mushrooms, shiitake mushrooms, shimeji mushrooms, maitake mushrooms
"Pizza Attico" 1,380 yen
Basil sauce from Fukuroi, mozzarella, cherry tomatoes
In addition to these, there are eight other menu variations, including the "Girasole" (1,280 yen) with fresh cream, mozzarella, tuna, and corn, and the "Comprosciutto" with prosciutto, mozzarella, beany leaf lettuce, tomato sauce, and Parmesan cheese. This time, we all enjoyed sharing six different pizzas from the menu!
While Coo-kai? and Attico are usually closed on Mondays, on this particular day, a reception party was held, and close friends from Fukuroi, Iwata, and Hamamatsu gathered to celebrate the opening of Ko-san's new shop, creating a very lively atmosphere!
In the attic roomSt.CLOIREMr. Hayashi (pictured in the back right), the representative director of "[company name]", andLife PartnersMr. Ishikawa (pictured in the lower right) was relaxing there♪
Fukuroi hair salonHair Salon SWITCHThe owners of "[restaurant name]", Mr. and Mrs. Sakai, and DaisukeSwitch+Tomoko-chan, who is also an esthetician at "[the venue]"♪
Currently, I attend a 4D core training and PNF stretching studio in Sanarudai.Do-tight!Shingo Yamada (pictured right), personal trainer at "" and the select shop "RootsThe owner of "[restaurant name]" is Kanako Suzuki (center in the photo). Kanako is also aiming to lose weight by summer under the guidance of Shingo Sensei, so we both need to work hard not to succumb to delicious temptations!
「ALAIN DESIGNSurrounded by Mr. and Mrs. Yasuharu and Emiko Nakane from "[the show/program name]"♪
Fukuroi flower arrangementsNari Hana ClubHideomi Ochiai (pictured center left), owner of "[Name of salon]" and the hair salon "[Name of salon]" in FukuroiApiaThe owner of "Noriko Sasatake (center right in the photo) and the owner of the home-roasted coffee bean shop in FukuroiMameya CafeAkemi Hamakoji (pictured right) is one of the lively ladies with a powerful voice (lol).
Fukuroi's home-roasted coffee bean shopMameya CafeThe owner of "[Name of restaurant]" is Hamachan, also known as Hitoshi Hamakoji. He gives the impression of being quiet at work!? He may seem like Hamachan, but what is he really like...? (lol)
Fukuroi'sHoney! Honey!!The owner of "[Shop Name]" is Kozo Suzuki, also known as "Ko-chan" (center of the photo)♪
Fukuroi'sKatsuheiA surprise birthday cake was prepared for the wife of "[Name]" to celebrate her birthday!
A photo of the couple!Congratulations!
A three-shot photo of Mr. Kou's wife and their beloved daughters, Rie and Ririka! Ririka wasn't shy at all, and with her friendly and charming face, she gave us a big smile and gestures just like Peko-chan!
And now, after a string of happy events, the first son of the Takehara family has been born. This marks the unveiling of Takuto-kun!
Her innocent expression at just two months old is simply irresistible. A girl followed by a boy – truly the ideal family! Apparently, Ririka is already showing signs of being a big sister♪
The event concluded with a speech from the owner, Ko-san. He spoke with great delight about being surrounded by so many friends on this special day. Expanding the store will undoubtedly bring pressure, including training new staff and broadening the scope of acquiring new customers, but with Ko-san's exceptional business acumen and good fortune, there's nothing to worry about. We're really looking forward to his future success!
It was a wonderful evening, sharing authentic Neapolitan pizza while enjoying delicious drinks. Fukuroi has gained another great gathering place. I highly recommend the pizza made by pizzaiolo Ishida-kun to everyone! Thank you, Ko-san and Ishida-kun, for the delicious meal!
Pizzeria Attico
868-6 Kawai, Fukuroi City, Shizuoka Prefecture TEL: 0538-84-6199
Opening Hours: Lunch: 11:30~14:00, Dinner: 18:00~23:00. Closed: Mondays.
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