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Pizza hews toward the Neapolitan style: thin of crust and cooked in a wood-burning oven. (The temperature readout, visible from the bar, showed just north of 600 degrees.) The crust is speckled with char but retains a distinct character and a light chew. Of the five varieties available, I went with the "Salsiccia": sweet Italian sausage made in-house, onions, garlic and green bell peppers with fresh mozzarella and tomato sauce. Click here to continue reading Ian Froeb's review of Mad Tomato. Photos by Jennifer Silverberg.
Mad Tomato
8000 Carondelet Clayton, MO 63105
Clayton
314-932-5733
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The early dinner guests at Mad Tomato this past Saturday.
The early dinner guests at Mad Tomato this past Saturday.
Mad Tomato, a new addition to downtown Clayton.
Mad Tomato, a new addition to downtown Clayton.
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Mad Tomato patio seating.
Mad Tomato patio seating.
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Owner and chef of Mad Tomato, Vito Racanelli.
Owner and chef of Mad Tomato, Vito Racanelli.
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Vito prepping for Saturday night service.
Vito prepping for Saturday night service.
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The bustle of the kitchen before they open the doors on a Saturday evening.
The bustle of the kitchen before they open the doors on a Saturday evening.
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Simple and rustic, the decor matches the style of the food.
Simple and rustic, the decor matches the style of the food.
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In preparation for service, fresh herbs are picked from the small garden in front of the restaurant.
In preparation for service, fresh herbs are picked from the small garden in front of the restaurant.
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Quail eggs from Silent Oaks Farm.
Quail eggs from Silent Oaks Farm.
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Mission statement.
Mission statement.
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The calm before the storm.
The calm before the storm.
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Sam Racanelli, Vito's brother (most recently from Pizzeria Tivoli), has joined the staff and is manning the pizza oven.
Sam Racanelli, Vito's brother (most recently from Pizzeria Tivoli), has joined the staff and is manning the pizza oven.
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Vito talking to the staff before opening to go over that night's menu and specials.
Vito talking to the staff before opening to go over that night's menu and specials.
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Patty pans from Claverach Farm. Vito shops regularly at both the Maplewood and Tower Grove Farmer's Markets.
Patty pans from Claverach Farm. Vito shops regularly at both the Maplewood and Tower Grove Farmer's Markets.
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Beets.
Beets.
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The Mad Mary is the Mad Tomato's version of a bloody mary and is made with house-infused tomato vodka, house-made golden heirloom tomato juice, garnished with heirloom tomatoes, salt and pepper flakes and fine extra virgin olive oil, aka, "the good shit."
The Mad Mary is the Mad Tomato's version of a bloody mary and is made with house-infused tomato vodka, house-made golden heirloom tomato juice, garnished with heirloom tomatoes, salt and pepper flakes and fine extra virgin olive oil, aka, "the good shit."
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"The Good Shit"
"The Good Shit"
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Bar manager, Jennifer Dormuth has been with the restaurant since it's inception, and before that, she had worked at Vito's other restaurant, Onesto.
Bar manager, Jennifer Dormuth has been with the restaurant since it's inception, and before that, she had worked at Vito's other restaurant, Onesto.
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Server Megan Knaus has also been with Mad Tomato from the start.
Server Megan Knaus has also been with Mad Tomato from the start.
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Sam putting the Fungi Pizza into the oven.
Sam putting the Fungi Pizza into the oven.
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