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Pizza Dreams Come True: This Bay Area Chef Is Serving Up Epic Slices That'll Blow Your Mind

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Get ready to have your taste buds transported to pizza paradise, because Jules is about to revolutionize the San Francisco pizza scene.

Max Blachman-Gentile, a culinary wizard who cut his teeth at legendary spots like Tartine Bakery and Roberta’s in Brooklyn, is bringing his wildly popular pizza pop-up to a permanent home in the Lower Haight. After selling out countless pop-up events, he’s finally landing a brick-and-mortar spot that pizza lovers have been dreaming about.

Not Your Average Pizza Joint

Forgot everything you thought you knew about pizza. Jules isn’t just serving slices; they’re crafting edible art. Take the Marone, a four-cheese masterpiece featuring house-made fresh mozzarella that’ll make your Instagram followers weep with jealousy. Or the Fun Guy, a mushroom lover’s dream loaded with maitake, honshimeji, and a tamarind-black garlic drizzle that sounds like a flavor explosion.

Seasonal Sensations

Blachman-Gentile isn’t just cooking; he’s creating seasonal poetry on a pizza crust. Expect summer specials like the Field Dream - a corn cream pizza topped with sungold tomatoes and serrano-Thai basil pesto that screams Bay Area fresh produce.

More Than Just Pizza

This isn’t a one-trick pony. Jules is serving up roast chicken, killer sides like charred arrowhead cabbage, and a drink menu featuring beer, wine, and soju. The entire concept is a love letter to his grandmother Julia, who inspired his culinary journey.

Mark your calendars: Jules opens May 20th at 237 Fillmore Street. Reservations drop May 13th - and trust us, they’ll vanish faster than avocado toast at a brunch spot.

AUTHOR: cgp

SOURCE: SFist