"There's a certain poetry to wood-fired pizza. From the way the delicate dough chars and balloons in crisp bubbles, to the hearty bake in the high heat, to the manner in which the fire infuses earthy flavors into the toppings, this genre of pie is pure art. As a travel and food writer for a decade and ex-chef, I couldn't be a bigger fan."
"I've explored all 48 lower states, and I make it a point to try two things wherever I go: local sandwiches and local pizza. Pizza holds a special place in my heart, as growing up in a family of seven, it was one of the few dishes that was affordable and that everyone loved. Sharing wood-fired pizzas, getting to dine side by side with even the pickiest of my siblings, was priceless. I treasure these memories even today."
Wood-fired pizza combines charred, ballooned dough, high-heat baking, and smoky, earthy flavors that elevate toppings into a sensory experience. A cross-country exploration prioritized local sandwiches and pizzas across the 48 contiguous states, with pizza singled out for its affordability and family-pleasing power during childhood gatherings. Shared wood-fired pies created treasured memories of dining side-by-side with siblings. A curated list of 15 top U.S. wood-fired pizzas draws on personal favorites, local recommendations, and highly reviewed, award-winning restaurants. Local Myth Pizza in Lake Chelan presents a standout Margherita with charred crust, layered cheeses, bright tomatoes, cracked pepper, olive oil, sea salt, garlic, and abundant basil.
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