It happens in an instant.
It is all one long day,
one endless afternoon,
friends leave,
we stand on the shore.

James Salter
"Light Years"

Photography by Denise Blasor

FAHRENHEIT PIZZA

© Fahrenheit Pizza

SAN JUAN-- In Ray Bradbury's dystopian novel "Fahrenheit
451" books are considered dangerous and burned by squads of
firemen. At Fahrenheit Pizza the only thing exposed to fire is the
pizza and the result is very tasty.

This is the latest addition to Loiza Street's lineup of pizza outlets.
And what a lineup: there's Pizzology, Si No Corro Me Pizza,
Piola Pizza Artesanal & Rum Bar, Plan B, even Domino's
Pizza.

Fahrenheit is on the ground floor of Gallery Plaza in the space
vacated by Under the Trees (one of the best hamburger
joints in town which unfortunately closed down because of
management problems).

As the brand new place it is, Fahrenheit positively shines with
newness. The decor is hip and bright with a color scheme --
red, orange, black and white -- that is sensorially dynamic.

There are comfortable booths, large tables made out of broad
planks of glossed wood on legs outfitted with casters, red
chairs, black wrought iron tables with round marble tops and
black stools, fire engine red chairs and the open kitchen that is
the heart of the enterprise right in the center of the restaurant.
It consists of an expensive looking black brick oven and a long
counter with open containers displaying the many different
toppings to complement the basic pizza pie.

© Fahrenheit Pizza

The hand tossed pizzas are made with "certified Neapolitan '00'
Flour, hand crushed San Marzano tomatoes and the freshest
mozzarella in the market. Our toppings are sourced very carefully,"
says the menu card. You can chose between white flour or whole
wheat.

Toppings fall under three categories: Cheeses, proteins, and
vegetables. Under cheeses there is extra fresh mozzarella, goat
cheese, gorgonzola and feta; proteins include bacon, ham, egg,
anchovies, chicken, prosciutto, shrimp, etc.; vegetable choices
span tomatoes, kalamata olives, eggplant, roasted mushrooms
pineapple, basil and more.

Once the perfectly thin pizza comes out of the oven it is served
on a dish and olive oil generously drizzled around the crust.

While you wait for the pizza, you can munch on appetizers or
sip a beer or a wine. The restaurant stocks up 20 wine selections
and 50 different beers. The menu also includes salads and dessert.

All pizzas come in one individual size that serves four generous
slices, enough to please one person or even two. Prices fluctuate
between $5.50 and $8.50 for the six pizza pies on the menu to
which can be added the extra toppings (priced between $1 and $3).

Affordable prices. Great ambience. A young and affable staff.
This is a great place for lunch or an informal, week-night dinner
with friends or hubby, or both.

FAHRENHEIT PIZZA GALLERY PLAZA
corner of Loiza Street and De Diego Avenue 
787.724.4444

www.fpizzapr.com

Photography by Denise Blasor

Our lives are always in someone else's hands.

James Salter,
"Light Years"

ONLY MALE CATS NEED SHOW UP

World Spay Day

Spay Day USA was initiated by
actress Doris Day and her Animal 
League in 1995. This annual
event is now worldwide.

Spaying cats and dogs can be a costly proposition so here's a
worthwhile deal for San Juan cat owners. On February 26, and in
conjunction with World Spay Day, the San Juan Center for the
Protection and Adoption of Animals will sterilize male cats for
$15. The fee also covers a rabies shot.

Pets must be brought inside a carrier and left at the center between
8 am and 8:30 am. Pick up is in the afternoon, between 1 pm
and 3 pm.

For more information, call 787.480.3435 or 787.480.3434.
The center is located on the Kennedy Avenue marginal.

The cure for loneliness is solitude

Marianne Moore 

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