Brick Oven Pizza: What Makes It Different?
Heat, stone and speed: a plain-English look at how brick ovens bake pizza and why the crust tastes different.
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Pizza guides, ordering tips and local ideas from our Sherborn kitchen.
Welcome to the Rustic Pizza blog. Here we share what we have learned about pizza, subs and the food we love – how brick ovens work, what makes a Margherita special, how a calzone differs from a stromboli, how to reheat leftovers and much more. You will also find practical guides for ordering for a group and ideas for spending a day in Sherborn. Every article links back to the dishes on our menu, so you can go straight from reading to ordering.
Pizza Styles Explained: Neapolitan, New York, Sicilian and More
Neapolitan, New York, Sicilian, pan and deep dish: what sets each pizza style apart and how to choose.
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Calzone vs. Stromboli: What's the Difference?
Folded or rolled, ricotta or no ricotta: the real differences between a calzone and a stromboli.
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How to Reheat Pizza So It Tastes Fresh
Skillet, oven, air fryer or microwave: how to bring leftover pizza back to crisp, melty life.
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How Many Pizzas Should You Order? A Simple Party Guide
Slice math, size comparisons and topping tips for feeding a crowd without waste.
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Margherita Pizza: History, Ingredients and What Makes a Great One
Tomato, mozzarella and basil: the story and the details behind the world's most famous simple pizza.
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Quattro Stagioni vs. Capricciosa: Two Classic Italian Pizzas Explained
Same ingredients, different idea: how the four seasons pizza and the Capricciosa are built.
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The Best Vegetarian Pizza Toppings and Combinations
Mushrooms, spinach, artichokes and more: combinations that make a meat-free pizza shine.
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Italian Sub Meats Explained: Mortadella, Capicola, Salami and More
Mortadella, capicola, salami and soppressata: meet the cured meats behind a classic Italian sub.
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Steak Bomb vs. Steak and Cheese: A New England Sub Guide
The steak bomb is a New England sub-shop legend. Here is how it differs from a steak and cheese.
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Coxinha, Pastel and Catupiry: A Guide to Brazilian Pizzeria Favorites
Coxinha, pastel and chicken with Catupiry pizza: what they are and why you should try them.
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What to Serve with Pizza: Sides, Salads and Desserts That Work
Salads, starters and sweets that turn a pizza order into a complete meal.
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Things to Do in Sherborn, MA: Trails, Ponds and Farms
Rocky Narrows, Farm Pond, the Town Forest and local farms: ideas for a day out in Sherborn.
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