It’s that time of year again! YYC Pizza Week is coming up Friday, September 22 – Sunday, October 1. The ten day pizza affair will feature one-of-a-kind specialty pizzas that are only available during YYC Pizza Week. Over 40 restaurants will be taking part in the thick crust, thin crust, gluten-free and unique pizza categories. With so many options, there will be a little something for everyone’s tastes, but here are 7 that I think you should go check out. Bon appétit!
Pizza waffles from Roosevelt Food and Bar.
1. Roosevelt – Pepperoni Pizza Waffles
For a fun twist on an old classic
- Loads of Mozzarella cheese, pepperoni and herbs. Served with a marinara sauce for dipping.
A hangover cure from Atlas Pizza.
2. Atlas Pizza – YYC Hangover Special
For the morning after munchies
- Made with bacon, eggs, breakfast sausage, ham, onions, mozza, cheddar and a drizzle of maple syrup and chives.
A sweet pizza treat from Ollia.
3. Ollia Macarons and Tea – Red Velvet Oreo Macaron-izza
For the sweet tooth treat-izza
- Soft and chewy macaron shell base, topped with vanilla bean cream cheese icing, red velvet cake, salted caramel center and oreo cookie crumbles. Gluten- free.
Seriously the best of both worlds from Naina’s Kitchen.
4. Naina’s Kitchen – Meat Lover’s Pizza Stuffed Burger
For the best of both worlds
- Two mini cheese pizzas hold a ½ lb. Alberta beef burger, stuffed with bacon, Italian sausage, ham, marinara sauce, and mozzarella cheese. Topped with marinara, mozza and spinach.
Inspired by Vietnamese food at Spot On.
5. Spot On Kitchen & Bar – Chicken Satay Banh Mi pizza
For a little Asian flair
- Marinated chicken satay, red onions , roasted red peppers, garlic butter, cilantro , cucumbers, marinated Carrots, mozzarella and cheddar cheese.
If you like it hot, you’ll like this Wheat by Jay pizza.
6. Wheat Pizza By Jay – Heatseeker
For hot, hot, heat (plus a little sweet)
- Hot salami, ham, banana peppers, red onion, and pineapple. Topped with fresh mint and cilantro out of the oven with a side of sriracha honey lime dip
You can’t go wrong with Grate & Barrel’s grilled cheese pizza.
7. Grate & Barrel – The Tony Rino
For the extra cheese pizza fans
- A classic pepperoni pizza, on a grilled cheese! Can be made gluten free, lactose free, vegetarian and vegan.
Find out more about all the delicious pizza offerings available on the YYC Pizza Week website.
