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Pizza in Seattle: Ten Unusual Varieties You Should Try
Pizza has come a long way since it was first introduced to the United States in the early 1900’s by Italian immigrants, especially in Seattle. These days you will find countless varieties to meet every taste and preference, and Seattle is one of the best places to find many unusual varieties that are different and absolutely delectable. In Seattle you will discover pizzas topped with all of the typical authentic Italian favorites as well as those topped with goat cheese, egg, and many other pizza toppings that some might consider unusual, but they are all incredibly delicious!
Italy
If you have never tried goat cheese, or if you have tried it and already know how rich and flavorful it is, than this pizza variety is an excellent choice. Most pizza restaurants do not offer authentic Italian ingredients, but this one is a Seattle. favorite. It includes generous portions of real goat cheese, mouthwatering roasted red peppers, vine ripened tomatoes, Italian sausage, and fresh garlic.
Hawaiian
Two delectable ingredients make this variety a one-of-a-kind Seattle treat. Many people in Seattle or anywhere else would never consider pineapple on pizza, but when combined with the authentic Italian sauce and tender Canadian style bacon, it is the perfect combination. Give this unusual but delicious pizza a try, and if you love the tangy flavor of pineapple combined with the sweet sauce and smoky bacon, chances are it will become one of your Seattle pizza. favorites. If you have never tried it, you do not know what you are missing!
Don Fredo
For a really unusual combination that tastes great together, consider the Don Fredo. This Seattle specialty pizza is topped with corn, pickles, egg, marinated chicken, and bacon. Although this is one of the most unusual varieties, this tasty pizza is becoming a fast favorite of many Seattle visitors as well as residents.
Quattro Stagioni
Artichoke hearts might sound like an unusual topping for a pizza, but along with tasty prosciutto, flavorful black olives, and succulent mushrooms, the artichoke hearts give this pizza a one-of-a-kind flavor. People who once thought they did not care for artichokes love this variety. If you want something really different, give it a try. More than likely it will become one of your favorite pizza choices.
Florentina
If you love spinach you will really love this variety of pizza that some might consider unusual. Besides fresh spinach it is topped with sweet red onions, tender pieces of chicken breast, gorgonzola, and parmesan cheese. It is a flavor and texture combination that cannot be beat, and is a one-of-a-kind Seattle specialty.
Quattro Formaggi
Many people in the Seattle area love a basic cheese pizza, but if you love cheese and want to try something a little more unusual than a simple cheese pizza, opt for the Quattro Formaggi. This is one of the best cheese pizza varieties you will ever try in Seattle. It is topped with mounds of imported gorgonzola, feta, parmesan, and flavorful goat cheese. Try this pizza if you want a taste of Italy when in Seattle.
Napolitana
This unusual variety of real Italian pizza begins with a coating of olive oil and garlic, and it is topped with tasty eggplant, juicy zucchini, sweet red onions, mouthwatering tomatoes, and creamy goat cheese. This is one of the pizza varieties you really must try when in the Seattle area. It is simply outstanding!
Meat Lovers
For meat lovers in the Seattle area, try a combination of salami, Canadian bacon, bacon bits, pepperoni, and Italian sausage. You have not had a meat lover’s pizza until you have tried this Seattle favorite. It combines a few unusual flavors that go very well together and make up one of the most flavorful pizzas you will ever try.
Rustica
Some may think it is unusual to top a pizza with eggplant, but why eat the same old pizza toppings time and time again? The Rustica is loaded with flavorful eggplant, prosciutto, sweet red onions, roasted red peppers, and just the right amount of fresh basil. Those who have tried this Seattle favorite end up adding it to the top of their list.
Once you discover the many different combinations of unusual toppings available in Seattle, you are sure to choose one of these ten varieties as an all-time favorite. More than likely you will decide you love them all. Give these combinations a try, and discover authentic Italian cuisine in Seattle.
