We went to Benjamin's Wood Fired Pizza today. There is something about eating "outside" that just makes everything taste better. Husband heard about this place in Selkirk, from a friend at work, and we've been twice now. I love the airy-ness of the patio setting and the pizza is pretty good too!
According to their website, they use only fresh ingredients and cook everything from scratch, so that fits right in! The pizza is more pricey, but if you want cheap and plentiful, go to Dominos. These are gourmet pizzas cooked in front of you in a wood oven.
The only pizza on the menu that looked at all "standard" was pepperoni and mushroom, but with the other options available, why bother? We tried four different pizzas, the Greek, the BBQ chicken, the Danny's Whole Hog pulled pork, and the Spicy Italian (today's special). Overall we were impressed, the dough is well-flavoured, and the toppings are varied and interesting (eggplant on the Spicy Italian, who knew?). I don't recommend the Mexican Pizza though, especially if you're expecting something with some kick... it fell a little flat (pardon the pun). I think some added spice or salsa to eat it with was in order. Considering that typically I'm the pickiest pizza eater (pepperoni please), it means a lot to hear that I would eat them!
The pizzas run around the $20 mark, and each one will feed 2 not so hungry people, or two hungry people if you add some salads or something. There is a decent sized bar, good drink selection and I will definitely go again. It's the perfect thing to do on a summer night (though, be aware, they are only open Thursdays and Fridays from 5-9). It's a good family-run establishment and though they sometimes seem a bit scattered, the food appears to be made with care and appreciation for the ingredients.
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