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prized pizzas
Pizza may be the world ’ s favourite Italian staple . You ’ ll find it with toppings ranging from basic to bizarre . Yet like characteristic Italian style , chefs in Winnipegs ’ great pizzerias are pushing past pepperoni , reimagining what ’ s on top . The city ’ s prized pie makers opt for few well-balanced flavours to loads of ingredients fighting for attention . Explore the city ’ s best pizzas by these great makers .
by Laurie Hughes
TOMAT ZA
At Red Ember Common , pies take inspiration from
authentic Neapolitan pizza . Organic Manitoba-milled flour and ethically raised ingredients are key and the pies are perfection , with a char-blistered crust . Classic Margherita shines with tangy San Marzano tomato sauce and fresh basil .
BACON CREAM PIE
Carbonara , with crispy bits
of pork and velvety cream sauce , transfers wonderfully to pizza at Monticchio Ristorante Italiano . Cured meat adds salty depth to the cheesy sauce . Chef Mike makes it even better by adding crumbled bacon , as the pizza topper .
CAULI ZA
Gluten-friendly , cauliflower crusted pizza is well
executed and growing fans at Café 22 . A medley of sweet roasted vegetables and artichoke hearts is sweetened by a drizzle of balsamic glaze , while mild fior di latte oozes atop a veggie delight .
BURRATA ZA
At Little Nana ’ s ,
Chef Dann stresses the importance of using high quality fresh ingredients for pizza toppings and resisting the temptation to overload the surface , allowing them to shine . Adding burrata when hot from the oven results in a brilliant combination of baked and fresh melted cheese .
FUNKY FUNGI PIE
Veggies and herbs farm to table chefs go
for , come together like alchemy at Parcel Pizza . The Magpie , topped with white sauce , chanterelles and lemon greens , cloaked in gorgonzola , mozzarella and trace truffle oil create a sensational wave of flavours .
2 TASTE Winnipeg ’ s Culinary Guide 2024-2025