My Favorite....PIZZA

A simple and old Italian dish from the 1800s has become part of our culture in America. Mass-produced and frozen, pizza is also available as flavorings for goldfish and chips and even in DIY (do-it-yourself) luncheables. Inspired by the super bowl, I wondered how this 300 billion dollar per year industry made it. Instead of giving my money to the ever popular Pizza Hut, Domino’s, or Papa Johns, I choose to invest locally for a fresh, made to order pizza. Choosing my favorites was a tough choice, but I narrowed it down to Mama’s Pizza, Brix Pizzeria, and another favorite from Winslow’s Wine Café (see “My Favorite….SALAD” below).

MAMA'S

Some of my favorite memories from my childhood soccer team, "Sugar and Spice," were spent at the old location of Mama's Pizza on Camp Bowie in the second story party rooms. If there was ever a time to get kids together back then, all the parents brought them to Mama's where the parents would sit and drink pitchers of beer, the kids would arcade games, and we would all split 20 inch "Mama's Specials." Mama's is now located at 5800 Camp Bowie and the TCU location at 1813 West Berry Street. Every pizza is made with sweet, tangy sauce, fresh and melted mozzerella, and a garlic and butter-seasoned crust. The crust is stretched thin enough that the edges of the pizza have to be rolled over and become so large that it becomes a delicious, garlic and italian seasoned breadstick. Crunchy on the outside from the butter, but doughy on the inside. In my opinion, the crust cannot be eaten alone. It needs a heavy dipping in their homemade Creamy Italian salad dressing. My favorite topping is plain and simple pepperoni ($7.25- 8”, $13.50- 13”, $16.95- 16”). When out with a big group, or returning home to fill your house with a delicious aroma, the Mama’s Special will please everyone with 16 slices of pizza, 20” in diameter for $24.50. Make sure to get leftovers, because their is no better cold pizza than a slice of Mama's. (After this description, I can't help myself. I have already called it in to be devoured tonight!!)

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1813 West Berry Street
Fort Worth, TX 76109
T: 817.923.3541

5800 Camp Bowie
Fort Worth, TX 76107
T: 817.731.MAMA (6262)

BRIX PIZZA AND WINE BAR

For a recently opened pizza restaurant, in February of 2009, Brix has definitely put itself on the list of favorites for many Fort Worthians. Brix is owned by Daniele Puleo from Palermo, Italy and is also owner of famous Dallas restaurant Danliele Osteria on Oak Lawn. The cozy, dim lit restaurant is located at 2747 Hulen. On a comfortable night, I like to sit on the outdoor patio, but most of the time, the nestled booths work just fine. The layout is somewhat modern, with a wine bar lining one wall and a view of the wood-fired oven in the back corner. Every pizza is delicious and depends on your mood for the evening, but my favorite is the Snow White Pizza ($12- 10”, $17- 14”, $22- 18”). The Snow White is on thin baked crust with creamy mozzarella, sharp flakes of parmigiano, flavorful gorgonzola, and salty, perfectly sliced prosciutto. Although this pizza is missing the standard tomato sauce, the bold flavors stand on their own. Two people would be the perfect combination to split either the signature Brix Salad ($6) or Ceasar salad ($7) before splitting the Snow White Pizza. The perfect wine pairing is the Renwood Zinfandel, not too heavy and not too tart ($25 for bottle).

(Pictured above is the Prosciutto and Spinach Pizza, similar to the Snow White.)

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2747 S. Hulen
Fort Worth, TX 76109
T: 817.924.BRIX (2749)


WINSLOW'S WINE CAFE

As I have already described Windslow's Wine Cafe in the previous post "My Favorite....SALAD," for your sake, I will not repeat myself. Reminder: all my favorite dishes include bacon, along with my favorite pizza, the Jim Bowie. Another thin crust, wood-fired pizza, it is topped with BBQ grilled chicken, smokey cheddar, fresh jalapenos, crisp apple wood smoked bacon, and a sweet hickory BBQ sauce ($15- 10”, $19- 14”).

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1401 Camp Bowie Boulevard
Fort Worth, TX 76107
T: 817.546.6843

What are your favorites?
I would love to hear your favorite pizza’s from around Fort Worth! Some other pizza restaurants I enjoy are Rocco’s, Fireside Pies, and Patrizio’s.