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PIZZA THE FLYING GOAT 3318 W. Northwest Blvd. | 327-8277 Already a well-known Spokane restaurant, the Goat offers some of the best artisan pizza in town, served hot from its 2,500-pound woodstone oven. The delicious pizza is accompanied by a large collection of beer and wine. The ambiance is decadent. The walls display local photography as well as a giant goat’s head. If you feel overwhelmed by the vast menu, try the Cora with oven-roasted chicken breast, artichoke hearts, grape tomatoes and arugula pesto. BENNIDITO’S 1426 S. Lincoln St. | 455-7411 Each of the 24 pizzas on the menu features thick, hand-tossed crust that’s soft and “bready” around the rim with a thin, crisp center, making it a “best of both worlds” type of pie. Choices go way beyond just plain cheese pizza. There’s the Maui Wowie, Saxon, Boogie Fever and numerous “primo” options to enjoy. They also serve hot sandwiches, salads and a bevy of microbrews and wine, making this a mid-South Hill hangout.
ROCKY ROCOCO 520 W. Main Ave. | 747-1000 For the past quarter-century, this Wisconsin-based chain has been winning over Spokanites one rectangle-shaped piece of pizza at a time. The downtown joint offers whole pies and pizza by the slice, in addition to one of the most comprehensive salad bars you’ll find in town, even including nacho fixings. SOUTH PERRY PIZZA 1011 S. Perry St. | 290-6047 This neighborhood pizza joint spearheaded a new transformation in the South Perry neighborhood when it opened in December of 2009. From the minimalist interior to a menu that covers the basics, simplicity is the mantra. And it works. Classic pies such as the house pizza ($14) — which features pepperoni, mushrooms, sausage and caramelized onions — satisfy the traditionalists, while the mascarpone-based prosciutto pizza ($14) is more reminiscent of its European counterparts. This is Italian done the way Americans love it.
PETE’S PIZZA 821 E. Sharp Ave. | 487-9795 Welcoming families and patrons since 1972, Pete’s does not disappoint. Called “The Calzone King” by some locals, Pete’s offers food great for after class (there’s one near Gonzaga) or on your way home (there’s another on Northwest Boulevard). Their secret-recipe, homemade pizza dough is blanketed in sweet, slightly spicy marinara sauce and piled with fresh ingredients, and you can enjoy it in traditional pizza form or wrapped up as a calzone like the Spicy Hawaiian (try the jalapeño bites, if that catches your fancy). Pete’s also offers lunch discounts and specials. n
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