When I was in the gym lifting weights and repenting for my sedentary lifestyle recently, I distracted myself from the misery by asking my coach what his favorite junk food was. He said, “Pizza, of course.” He then proceeded to tell me that, out of discipline, he hasn’t had a slice in 13 years.
I believe life is too short for that nonsense, so I’m dedicating this column to pizza places around Fort Worth to see if I can lure him back to the dark side.
Two of these pizzerias are franchises that let their crusts rise for several days, which they both say yields a better product. I don’t know if this is true or not, however, and I take fact-checking very seriously, so I guess I’ll have to conduct some hands-on pizza crust research for journalistic reasons. You may scoff, but just wait. This is how I’ll earn my Pulitzer.
Also, if my coach is reading this, I was mostly joking about that “dark side” thing. Please don’t make me do dumbbells.
Hideaway Pizza opening in Fort Worth Aug. 18
The pizzeria with locations across North Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas announced last week they’ll open a Fort Worth location near Alliance 11 a.m. Aug. 18 — just in time for the lunch rush. Hideaway Pizza’s big thing is they age their crusts for “at least three days,” according to their website.
Their menu shows sandwiches, baked pastas, salads and desserts, as well as four breaded and fried starters: mushrooms, pickles, mozzarella sticks and ravioli. Wings fans will find Buffalo, barbecue, mango habanero and garlic Parmesan options among the starters.
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As for pizzas, they offer a build-your-own version and 20 or so specialty options. Look also for thin crusts, a kids menu and vegetarian pizzas as well as gluten-free and cauliflower crusts.
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9800 N. Freeway, Fort Worth; 817-677-0377
Vegan pizzeria makes comeback
After Pizza Verde closed in late June, co-founders Jennifer and Landon Cabarubio sold merch and made investor calls in hope of reopening the vegan eatery. Jennifer said they now have new equity partners and are aiming for a grand opening Sept. 4, although they hope to have a soft opening before the end of August. In the meantime, they’re redecorating, rehiring and writing up a new menu, which will remain plant-forward.
Jennifer said the team is excited for their new partnership and that Pizza Verde will expand its wholesale frozen pizza operations while adding weekend brunch and Thursday wine and cheese specials to its Thursday-Sunday schedule.
“By growing the wholesale component of our business, we plan to be here in Fort Worth (for) a long, long time,” she said.
Pizza Verde makes their own dairy-free almond mozzarella cheese and has gluten-free options.
5716 Locke Ave., Fort Worth; 817-349-9852
Pop-up business offers ultra-spicy pizza
Those looking to support a small business can grab some slices from Pancho’s Pinche Pizza Aug. 16 and 17 at HopFusion Ale Works brewery on East Broadway Avenue. The pop-up is run by a father and son duo and recently served up the sauce at Dallas Pizza Fest. Diners can place online orders and schedule a pick up or visit during one of their regular appearances at the brewery. They post schedule updates on their social media pages.
Among their most popular options are the El Borrachon –– a borracho bean-based pizza with Oaxaca cheese and smoked salsa verde – and La Toxica, a flaming hot pie featuring candied jalapeños, San Marzano sauce and a Mike’s Hot Honey drizzle, according to staff.
200 E. Broadway Ave., Fort Worth
Hot sauce-inspired pizza at Mister O1
Mister O1 Extraordinary Pizza is serving a limited-time pie called the Cloud23 at their Mansfield, Grapevine and Flower Mound locations until around mid-November, according to an Alliance location staff member. The pizza is centered on the hot sauce with which it shares a name and also topped with Italian tomato sauce, burrata, stracciatella cheese, bacon and basil.
Like Hideaway Pizza, Mister O1 lets their crusts rest for at least 72 hours. Those with dietary restrictions can modify their pizzas with gluten-free vegan crust and vegan cheese. Their online ordering system allows diners to specify if they have meat, seafood, soy, egg, lactose, wheat or pork allergies.
The pizza restaurant will soon open another Fort Worth location off 7th Street. Marketing coordinator Chris Brooke said they’re aiming for a Sept. 16 opening, but there’s a chance the date could be pushed back.
2828 N. Tarrant Parkway, Suite 110, Fort Worth; 361-203-7394
Coming soon: 628 Harrold St., Suite 100, Fort Worth
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Erin Ratigan is a freelance journalist and writer specializing in narrative news features. You can find her on X @erinratigan.
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