Each year, the pizza industry sees new favorite flavors and 2023 is no different. At Dough Maestro's Pizzeria, we keep a close eye on global pizza flavor trends. Below you'll find this year's roundup of toppings that are exciting pizza aficionados everywhere.
1. Fermented Vegetables
Fermented toppings like kimchi, sauerkraut, and pickled onions are gaining popularity for their probiotic qualities and the intriguing textures they add to the classic dish. Our new Fermentation Fiesta pizza includes our own sauerkraut and kimchi with gorgonzola cheese, sweetened with local honey.
2. Plant-Based Proteins
The rise of plant-based diets has spurred an increase in meatless protein toppings. We now serve pizzas topped with plant-based Italian sausage, seasoned tempeh, jackfruit pulled pork, and pea protein pepperoni. These options aren't just for veggie loyalists—they're a hit with all of our customers for their taste and lighter feel.
3. Regional Chili Varieties
Those with a penchant for spiciness are turning to specific chili varieties. Chilies like Calabrian, Aleppo pepper, Spanish ñora, Peruvian aji amarillo, and Korean gochujang are spicing up our pizzas. Our Global Heat specialty pizza offers a spicy taste trip with its assortment of chilies.
4. Seasonal Foraged Ingredients
Forest-sourced ingredients are finding their way onto pizzas. Wild mushrooms like chanterelles and morels, as well as other foraged treats such as ramps, sea greens, and spruce tips, are providing one-of-a-kind, earthy tastes to our menu.
5. Specialty Honey Drizzles
Honey drizzles continue to interest with varieties like truffle, fermented garlic, mesquite, and CBD-infused honey. These drizzles add sophistication to the pizzas they grace.
Honorable Mentions
Toppings just shy of making the cut but nonetheless intriguing include:
- Cured egg yolk shavings
- Pickled stone fruit such as peaches and plums
- Crunchy heritage grains like farro and sorghum
- Crafted butters, including those infused with herbs
Whether you abide by pizza traditions or are a culinary explorer, pizza remains incredibly versatile and beloved. At Dough Maestro's Pizzeria, we respect time-honored recipes even as we explore novel ones—that's why our menu offers both the quintessential Margherita and innovative specialty pies.
Have these trendsetting toppings made it to your table? Or do you have an exceptional combination in mind for our menu? Share your thoughts below or on your next visit!