Toronto is bearing witness to a new breed of entrepreneurs that are delivering their zany and unconventional take on traditional pizza to city streets. In this month’s blind taste test, chef Mark McEwan tries some of their latest creations and tells us which new(-ish) parlour makes the best pies. Find out what creative combos got McEwan’s attention, from Maker Pizza‘s mix of caramelized onions and honey in North York, to Conspiracy Pizza‘s pickle and mustard pie in Leaside. So without further ado, here is a round-up of the best pizza in Toronto from some of the city’s most exciting new parlours, including Fourth Man in the Fire, North of Brooklyn, Pi Co. and General Assembly.
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“Great presentation!” McEwan says of Frank’s Best white pizza. “You can tell they rest the dough to develop air bubbles in the crust. I love the caramelized onions and goat cheese. The honey and sesame is a nice touch.”
1537 Avenue Rd., $17/12-inch
“Thin crust with a good crunch. I liked the flavour of the roasted garlic and finish with olive oil,” McEwan says of the Sherway Pizza. “All the toppings, everything complemented each other well!” 1070 Don Mills Rd., $14/10-inch
“If you like truffle and mushrooms, this is a pizza for you,” McEwan says pointing to the 14- inch Truffle Shuffle pie. “It has a tasty dough and generous mushroom toppings. Such a great flavour!” 469 Church St., $18/14-inch
McEwan enjoyed the classic 14-inch sausage and onions pizza by the Burger Priest founder’s new pizzeria. “The sauce has a sweet flavour,” says McEwan. “Good size as well!” 832 Dundas St. W., $20/14-inch
“This is definitely a creative pizza!” McEwan says of the Bay of Pigs. “The pulled pork is juicy and there are plenty of mustard and dill pickles! This is like a pulled pork sandwich.”
176 Wicksteed Ave., $11.95/10-inch
