Aubrey Jane's Pizza Garage — Review by Food Network
Boulder, United States — Italian, Neapolitan Pizza
Aubrey Jane's Pizza Garage in Boulder showcases exceptional Neapolitan-style pizza crafted by chef Audrey Sherman, who trained under legendary pizza maker Tony Gemignani in San Francisco. The kitchen demonstrates meticulous attention to detail, from the three-day fermentation of the mother dough to house-made sausage and carefully sourced ingredients, resulting in pizzas that rival those found in Naples.
What was great: Outstanding crust made from properly fermented dough, high-quality ingredients including Sicilian oregano and natural casing pepperoni, hand-pinched sausage with Colorado honey, perfect balance of flavors
What could improve: Nothing mentioned
The Dishes
The flagship pizza, the Spicy Pig, demonstrates the restaurant's commitment to quality. It features hand-pinched sausage made with locally-sourced Colorado honey, natural casing pepperoni, roasted jalapenos, chopped garlic, and extra virgin olive oil on a perfectly fermented crust. The sausage is cooked raw on the pizza, allowing the rendering fat to infuse the pie during the 650-degree oven cooking at six to seven minutes. Each ingredient plays a distinct role, with the Sicilian oregano adding a distinctive flavor that elevates the entire pie.
The Experience
The restaurant offers a transparent kitchen experience where diners can witness the pizza-making process. Chef Audrey Sherman's passion for her craft is evident as she explains the foundational importance of the dough and the sourcing of premium ingredients. The atmosphere reflects a genuine dedication to the art of pizza making, with the chef's background in both San Francisco and New York bringing professional excellence to this Boulder establishment.
Value & Pricing
Pricing information was not specified in the review, though the quality of ingredients and meticulous preparation suggest premium pricing is likely justified by the product quality.
Notable Moments
It's the dough. It all starts with the dough.This philosophy underpins every pizza at Aubrey Jane's. The reviewer noted that the crust quality is so exceptional that it functions as a complete meal in itself, and that after visiting Naples and having authentic Neapolitan pizza, this pizza is on par with that experience.
The Verdict
Aubrey Jane's Pizza Garage represents the pinnacle of pizza craftsmanship in Boulder, Colorado. This restaurant is ideal for pizza enthusiasts who appreciate the science and art behind proper fermentation, quality sourcing, and traditional techniques. The three-day dough fermentation, locally-sourced Colorado honey in the house-made sausage, and imported Sicilian oregano demonstrate that Chef Audrey Sherman takes her craft seriously and executes it flawlessly.