Pizza Today - January 2025 - 16

Destinations
Jaybird Tavern
Roanoke, Virginia
This new kid on the block is serving
one of the year's hottest styles, a
crispy Chicago thin-crust pizza.
The stylish downtown eatery has
cozy corner bar vibes. In addition to
pizza, Jaybird features smoked wings,
salads, snacks and sandwiches. The
Snacks menu has interesting finds
like the Blistered Shishitos, a mix of
mostly mild, with the occasional spicy
peppers and finished with Maldon Sea
Salt and served with Sesame-Ginger
Sauce. There is also the Smoked Trout
Dip (North Carolina Rainbow Trout
with horseradish and capers, topped
with Trout Roe and served with
breadsticks). Pies are served up one
size, 13 inches. Creatively titled pizzas
include Weird Al Pastor with chorizo,
salsa verde, cilantro, Tajin dusted
pineapple, mozzarella and Cali Red
Sauce. Rocky Top features Nashville
smoked chicken, pickles, Peruvian
Drop Peppers and mozzarella.
Photos by Stephanie Kelly.
Joy Hill
Denver, Colorado
Joy Hill was recently named the Best Pizza in
Colorado in MSN's America's BEST Pizza Place
In Every State. We asked Partner/Managing
Member Julia Duncan-Roitman to share more
about the chic pizza spot. " We were inspired by
the fern bars and pizza parlors of the early 1970s
with an emphasis on mixed seating, comfort and
connection, " she says. " The building was originally
a trolley station and is a quirky multileveled space
that allows for several unique zones. There are
booths for large groups, a full bar and lounge
seating for more intimate gatherings and a west
facing patio with beautiful sunset views over the
Rocky Mountains. It is a fun and dynamic space!
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We make wood-fired, sourdough Neapolitan pizzas
utilizing Colorado grown, freshly milled grains. Our
focus is high quality and local ingredients. For our
dough we are currently working with Ryman Rye
grain from our farmer partners, Jones Organic in
the San Luis Valley. The rye grain uses less water
and helps prevent soil erosion in the very dry and
windy southern region of Colorado. Our top seller
is Chilis 'n Pep pizza. It's got the natural sweetness
from our simple California tomato sauce, shredded
mozzarella, caciocavallo, cup and char pepperoni,
house-made pickled jalapenos, wildflower honey,
Sicilian oregano and Grana Padano. It's the perfect
mix of savory, sweet and spicy with lots of texture. "
Mothership Pizza Paradise
Minneapolis, Minnesota
This eclectic new pizzeria has
garnered a lot of buzz since opening
in October 2024. The neighborhood
spot serves up wood-fired pizza,
house-made pasta, nitro espresso
and an extensive cocktail menu. The
restaurant has received high marks for
its arancini. Pizzas are all named after
the moms of the Mothership Pizza
team. Brenda features red sauce,
cheese blend, pepperoni, sausage,
hot Coppa, jalapeno, basil and Parm.
Emma is topped with white sauce,
cheese blend, mushroom, artichoke,
truffle honey, pistachio, basil and
Parm. Desserts include Affogato with
local vanilla ice cream and espresso.
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