Tuscan Pizza

The Place: Caribou Restaurant + Wine Bar 727 Hewitson Street 628-8588 The Price: $21 The Basics: San Marzano tomatoes, mozzarella, parmesan, goat cheese, hot capicola, marinated eggplant, basil

The Lowdown:

Five minutes in a 580°F wood-fired pizza oven turns already-delicious pizza into something extra special, giving the thin crust a crisp bottom and coaxing lots of delicious flavour from the ingredients. This 10-inch personal pizza features three cheeses, fresh DeBruin’s basil, and eggplant that’s been marinated to make it al dente. San Marzano tomatoes, beloved by nonna home cooks and restaurant chefs alike, and capicola—traditional dry-cured pork salume with just a bit of a kick—give it that authentic Italian touch. No wonder the Tuscan is chef Craig Vieira’s favourite ‘za on the menu. Mangia!

Review by Bonnie Schiedel, Photo by Kay Lee