{"id":16518,"date":"2019-10-24T13:15:39","date_gmt":"2019-10-24T17:15:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beverly-hanks.com\/blog\/?p=16518"},"modified":"2019-10-24T13:15:39","modified_gmt":"2019-10-24T17:15:39","slug":"creative-pizzas-in-asheville","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.naibeverly-hanks.com\/blog\/creative-pizzas-in-asheville\/","title":{"rendered":"8 of the Most Creative Pizzas in Asheville"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Is there ever a bad time for pizza? 
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Cheesy, melty, sometimes greasy, and always satisfying. Rich and complex or breathtakingly simple. Pizza can cover all the categories on the food pyramid\u2014making it the perfect balanced meal, don\u2019t you think? There are times when all you need is a quick slice<\/a>, and other times where it suits a sit-down family dinner. 
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But if ever there were a good time for pizza, it\u2019s in October: National Pizza Month! To celebrate, we\u2019re thinking outside the (pizza) box today to highlight some of the most original pies we\u2019ve ever tasted. Here are eight of the most creative pizzas in Asheville.
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All Souls Pizza<\/h2>\n\n\n

When you visit All Souls, you know you\u2019re going to have a culinary experience that feeds both body and \u2026 well, you know. Their distinctive dough made from freshly milled organic grains is wood fired and topped with a variety of traditional and uniquely Southern ingredients. For a pizza you truly can\u2019t find anywhere else, try the smoked NC shrimp with chilis, oregano, and mozzarella. The 12-inch pie is available for both lunch and dinner.
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175 Clingman Avenue, Asheville | (828) 254-0169 | allsoulspizza.com<\/a>
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Asheville Pizza & Brewing Company<\/h2>\n\n\n

Voted the best pizza in Asheville by locals<\/a>, Asheville Pizza has been a staple on Merrimon Avenue since 1998. But that hasn\u2019t stopped them from continually inventing some of the most creative pizzas in town. Their 14 \u201clegendary pizzas\u201d are each amazing in their own right, from the Funky Chicken to the Biltmore. And the Cheeseburger in Paradise features every topping mentioned in the song. But the Magic Dragon takes the crown. It has a pesto base and coconut crust topped with roma tomatoes, red onions, curried chicken, and a drizzle of sweet chili sauce.
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675 Merrimon Avenue, Asheville | (828) 254-1281<\/p>\n\n\n

77 Coxe Avenue, Asheville | (828) 255-4077<\/p>\n\n\n

1850 Hendersonville Road, Suite A, Asheville | (828) 277-5775<\/p>\n\n\n

ashevillebrewing.com<\/a>
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Fahrenheit Pizza & Brewhouse<\/h2>\n\n\n

Located behind the Skyland Fire Department, Fahrenheit Pizza offers a quick meal in a New York minute! It\u2019s also a great place for neighbors to gather and eat delicious pizza. Can\u2019t decide between pizza and pasta? Try the Vodka pizza, a house-made vodka cream sauce base topped with fresh mozzarella, peas, mushrooms, prosciutto, grated cheese, and olive oil. While you\u2019re there, check out their craft brews and guest taps with their \u201cpour your own beer\u201d system.
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17 Lee Street South, Asheville | (828) 676-1800 | fahrenheitpizzabrew.com<\/a>
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Galactic Pizza<\/h2>\n\n\n

One of our newer favorites in town is Galactic Pizza, located near Biltmore Lake. In addition to a tasty regular menu, they also have a few choice specialty pizzas. The Space Cowboy features pepper jack and ranch, amid a few more traditional toppings. Even more creative is the Galactic Banh Mi: grilled sweet chili chicken, pickled red onion, pineapple, jalape\u00f1o, banana pepper, mozzarella, provolone, garlic oil, and cilantro. That favor combination is out of this world! 
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339 Sardis Road, Asheville | (828) 633-0198<\/p>\n\n\n

galacticavl.com<\/a>
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Piazza Wood Fired Oven<\/h2>\n\n\n

Piazza has been serving the best pizza, pasta, and salads in the Reynolds community since 2009. In addition to their cleverly named classics (Four Tenors, Greek Wedding, etc.), their specialty pizzas combine the best of sweet and savory. The Weird Science pizza features a handful of ingredients that are sure to create a taste explosion: Sausage, bacon, fontina, mozzarella, shaved brussels, blueberry reduction, creamy artichoke, and goat cheese sauce.
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4 Olde Eastwood Village Boulevard, Suite 301, Asheville | (828) 298-7224 | piazzaeast.com<\/a>
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Pizza Mind<\/h2>\n\n\n

When pizza\u2019s on your mind, go to Pizza Mind. (Yeah, we said it.) Located on the hottest corner in West Asheville, Pizza Mind offers inventive salads, sandwiches, and sides, in addition to their creative signature pies. From the Carolina BBQ to the Taco, Arugula, or The Doctor, you\u2019ll be sure to find something that will stay on your mind for days. If you\u2019re feeling adventurous, try the Jambalaya, topped with Hickory Nut Gap Italian sausage, chicken, peppers, onion, parsley, and Old Bay seasoning.
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285 Haywood Road, Asheville | (828) 575-9181 | pizzamindavl.com<\/a>
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Standard Pizza<\/h2>\n\n\n

It\u2019s easy to make Standard Pizza your go-to pickup (or eat-in) pizza choice! They offer a compact menu of salads, pizzas, and calzones. But their quality and variety are anything but ordinary. Standard\u2019s white pizza is a work of art, but if you want to try something original, get the Cuban. Topped with banana, ricotta, jalape\u00f1o, and bacon, you\u2019ll love the mix of savory and sweet, with just a little kick at the end.
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631 Haywood Road, Asheville | (828) 255-8122<\/p>\n\n\n

755 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville | (828) 412-3190<\/p>\n\n\n

standardpizzacoasheville.com<\/a>
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Strada Italiano<\/h2>\n\n\n

Located in the heart of downtown, Strada is Asheville\u2019s neighborhood trattoria. Their wide-ranging menu represents all regions of Italy and is sure to please any palate. If you\u2019re going for dinner, we recommend trying one of their traditional or stuffed 14-inch pizzas. The Fig & Goat Cheese turns your favorite appetizer into a full meal. But if you spot it, don\u2019t miss the Amalfi<\/a>: charcoal-colored squid ink dough topped with spinach, smoked clam crema, paprika, prosciutto, and tomato.
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27 Broadway Street, Asheville | (828) 348-8448 | stradaasheville.com<\/a>
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What\u2019s your favorite \u201cweird\u201d pizza in town? Share it with us in the comments:<\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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