Margherita Monday: The Queen, The Pizza & The Power of Keeping It Basic
- goombaspizzagrinder
- May 19
- 2 min read
Get $5 Off with Code “BASICS” When You Order Online
It’s Monday. You're craving something bold, but not complicated. Something with history, flavor, and a face-melting cheese pull. Good news:
Margherita Monday is back at Goombas.
We’re stripping it down to the holy trinity of pizza perfection—tomato, mozzarella, and basil—just like Queen Margherita demanded all those years ago (probably while throwing a tantrum about aspic).
The Royal Breakdown:
Why Margherita Pizza Still Reigns Supreme
Legend has it that Queen Margherita of Savoy was absolutely over it. Tired of 14-course meals involving goose jelly and passive-aggressive swans, she rolled up to Naples and demanded something “normal.”
A local pizza guy panicked. He had exactly three ingredients that weren’t spoiled:
Fresh tomatoes
Creamy mozzarella
A handful of basil that may or may not have been for garnish
He threw them on dough, chucked it in the oven, and accidentally created the most iconic pizza ever. The Queen took one bite, blacked out from joy, and immediately declared it “Margherita” (because ruling means naming things after yourself).
Why We Still Do It:
Because the Basics Still Hit Hard
There’s something about a Margherita pizza that just doesn’t miss. It’s not trying too hard. It’s not covered in 19 toppings or flexing with gold flakes. It’s just right.
At Goombas, we’re proud to honor the original mistake that started it all.
🍕 Margherita Monday Special:
Get $5 OFF When You Keep It Basic
Order online and use code: BASICS
✅ $5 off any order of $30 or more
✅ Only on Mondays
✅ Only at Goombas
Whether you’re royalty, a hoodie-wearing rabbit, or just hungry and done with life, we’ve got the pie for you.
Start Your Week Like a Queen (but Less Dramatic)
Forget the chaos. Forget the swan salad.
This Monday, come back to the basics—rich San marzano tomato sauce, gooey cheese, fragrant basil—and that glorious bite that makes you forget the world for a minute.
Margherita Monday lives. Long may it reign.
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Searing the Beef
Sear beef fillets on high heat for 2 minutes per side to form a golden crust. Let it cool before proceeding to keep the beef tender.
1
Searing the Beef
Sear beef fillets on high heat for 2 minutes per side to form a golden crust. Let it cool before proceeding to keep the beef tender.
1
Searing the Beef
Sear beef fillets on high heat for 2 minutes per side to form a golden crust. Let it cool before proceeding to keep the beef tender.
1
Searing the Beef
Sear beef fillets on high heat for 2 minutes per side to form a golden crust. Let it cool before proceeding to keep the beef tender.
Notes
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Season the good fresh beef fillets with salt and black pepper. Heat olive oil in a pan over high heat and sear the fillets for 2 minutes per side until it fully browned. Remove the beef from the pan and brush with a thin layer of mustard. Let it cool.
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Season the good fresh beef fillets with salt and black pepper. Heat olive oil in a pan over high heat and sear the fillets for 2 minutes per side until it fully browned. Remove the beef from the pan and brush with a thin layer of mustard. Let it cool.
1
Season the good fresh beef fillets with salt and black pepper. Heat olive oil in a pan over high heat and sear the fillets for 2 minutes per side until it fully browned. Remove the beef from the pan and brush with a thin layer of mustard. Let it cool.
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Season the good fresh beef fillets with salt and black pepper. Heat olive oil in a pan over high heat and sear the fillets for 2 minutes per side until it fully browned. Remove the beef from the pan and brush with a thin layer of mustard. Let it cool.
Instructions
Quality Fresh 2 beef fillets ( approximately 14 ounces each )
Quality Fresh 2 beef fillets ( approximately 14 ounces each )
Quality Fresh 2 beef fillets ( approximately 14 ounces each )
Beef Wellington
Beef Wellington
Fusion Wizard - Rooftop Eatery in Tokyo
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Beef Wellington is a luxurious dish featuring tender beef fillet coated with a flavorful mushroom duxelles and wrapped in a golden, flaky puff pastry. Perfect for special occasions, this recipe combines rich flavors and impressive presentation, making it the ultimate centerpiece for any celebration.
4 Servings
813 calories / Serve
Prep Time
30 mins
Prep Time
30 mins
Prep Time
30 mins
Prep Time
30 mins
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