The Beer Snob Visits Colasessano's

There are two pizzas in the Pittsburgh area that I feel have some of the best pizza in existence: Mineo's Pizza House in Squirrel Hill and Di Salla's Pizza in Homestead. I've come across another Italian hub that has some fantastic pizza, but must admit that it's a little off of the beaten path.

Colasessano's in Fairmont, W. Va. is a staple in the area and has almost as much history as the Primanti Brothers chain does here in Pittsburgh. There was only one restaurant up until about three years ago when another opened. Just within the last year another establishment was opened in Morgantown for all of the college folk.

Surprisingly Colasessano's is famous for its pepperoni rolls, something that's hard to find around here. Luckily I make a few visits to the Fairmont (the pepperoni roll capital of the world) area every year.

Heaven.

I've enjoyed the pepperoni rolls, but my favorite food to get there is definitely the pizza. In my opinion, what makes Colasessano's pizzas stick out from ordinary ones is the homemade sauce and the addition or either hot or mild peppers, which help to develop a unique flavor you can't find anywhere else.

The meat you order as toppings go right on top of the sauce and a thick, stringy layer of mozzarella cheese crowns the top of the pie. All of this is atop an inch-and-a-half thick layer of Italian crust. It's pure heaven.

There are plenty of other Italian dishes to enjoy at Colasessano's other than the pepperoni rolls and the pizzas. You can check out the menu right here. The homemade sauce is also an option to get inside of a pepperoni roll if you so choose. Check it out if you're ever taking a trip that far down I-79.