To the wood-fired connoisseur, there is nothing that can
compare to food – any food -- cooked in a wood-fired oven. This is because the
taste imparted to the food from the wood is something that can’t be obtained
from gas or electric ovens.
A team of taste testers was sent to each of these
restaurants – on multiple occasions -- over the past year in order to sample
some of their wonderful dishes. The results were unanimous: Eat wood-fired
whenever possible.
Rock & Run
Brewery and Pub, 110 E Kansas St., Liberty, Missouri offers an exotic brew
pub menu which includes appetizers such as deviled eggs, mini bruschetta, and
house-made meatballs, salads, soups, sandwiches, pastas, and of course, pizza.
Rock & Run’s specialty pizzas include a white pizza with chicken, bacon,
white garlic sauce, and mozzarella & provolone cheeses, a pulled pork
pizza, Reuben pizza, and a super-hot diablo pizza. Of course, Rock & Run offers an extensive
wine and beer list since the restaurant brews their own beer on site. A must for any visit is to top the meal off
with campfire s’mores cooked in the wood-fired oven which are to die for. www.rockandrunbrewery.com
Pizza Bella, 18th
& Baltimore, Kansas City, Missouri offers a menu which features gourmet pizza designed by the owner/chef.
Pizzas featured are Margherita, prosciutto, mushroom, leek, potato, egg, and
others that are not found in standard pizza joint. The appetizers and desserts
feature brussels sprouts, olives and olive oils, mussels, and a charcuteirie plate
with assorted cheeses, mustards, and baguette. All of the breads and doughs are
made on site. A true gourmet food experience can be found here. Ask the
bartender to suggest a wine or beer with your meal. www.pizzabellakc.com
Blue Grotto,
Brookside Plaza at 63rd & Wornall, Kansas City , Missouri serves
antipasta, soups, salads, entrees, and wood-fired pizza featuring Funghi and
Salsiccia, and a Quattro Stagnioni pizza with artichokes, criminis, olives,
peppers, and fontina cheese. The cast iron apple cobbler is a fitting finish to
a delicious meal. The Blue Grotto has more good reviews online than most
restaurants in town so it is worth the trip. www.bluegrottobrookside.com
Providence Pizza,
Hwy 71 and Main Street, Grandview, Missouri specializes in pizza but also
serves great calzones, sandwiches, appetizers, salads, and desserts. The
restaurant offers the customer a choice of thin or thick crust, and an extensive
list of toppings, cheeses, and sauces. Pizza is cooked in their large
copper-clad wood-fired oven at the front of the restaurant. www.providencepizza.com.
