Best in Chow Season 1 Episode 12 Pizza Wars Victoria

Best in Chow is a food competition series that features some of the best dishes from different restaurants across North America. In this season 1 episode 12, the focus is on some of the best pizza places in Victoria, the capital of British Columbia, Canada. The episode is titled "Pizza Wars Victoria".

Victoria is home to a vibrant food culture, and pizza is no exception. The episode features three of the city's best pizza places – Prima Strada, Pizzeria Prima Strada, and The Joint Pizzeria. Each of these restaurants has something unique to offer and the judges are tasked with choosing the best pizza place in Victoria.

The first restaurant on the list is Prima Strada. Established in 2008, Prima Strada offers authentic Neapolitan-style pizza made with high-quality ingredients. The judges get to taste their 'Margherita' and 'Salsiccia' pizzas. The 'Margherita' pizza is a classic pizza topped with tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella cheese, and fresh basil. The 'Salsiccia' pizza has spicy Italian sausage, red onion, red peppers, and arugula on top. The judges are impressed with the authentic taste of the Neapolitan-style pizza and the quality of the ingredients used.

Next up is Pizzeria Prima Strada, which is a sister restaurant of Prima Strada and follows the same tradition of making Neapolitan-style pizza. The judges sample the 'Funghi' pizza and the 'Jance' pizza. The 'Funghi' pizza is topped with cremini mushrooms, truffle oil, and mozzarella cheese. The 'Jance' pizza has prosciutto, arugula, and mozzarella cheese on top. The judges agree that the pizza crust is beautifully charred and the toppings are fresh and delicious.

The last restaurant on the list is The Joint Pizzeria, a family-owned restaurant that started as a food truck and then opened a brick-and-mortar location in 2016. Their pizzas are made with locally sourced, organic ingredients and cooked in a wood-fired oven. The judges get to sample their 'Macon' and 'Margherita' pizzas. The 'Macon' pizza has smoked bacon, caramelized onions, and rosemary on top while the 'Margherita' pizza is topped with tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella cheese, and fresh basil. The judges appreciate the unique smoky flavor of the wood-fired pizza and the freshness of the toppings.

After sampling the pizzas from each of the three restaurants, the judges have a tough decision to make. They take into account various factors such as the authenticity of the Neapolitan-style pizza, the quality of the ingredients, and the unique flavors of each pizza.

In the end, they name Pizzeria Prima Strada as the winner of the "Pizza Wars Victoria" competition. The judges are impressed with the quality of the crust, the freshness of the toppings, and the overall taste of the pizza.

The episode also features interviews with the owners and chefs of each restaurant, who talk about the inspiration behind their pizzas and the local food culture in Victoria. Overall, this episode of Best in Chow is a must-watch for pizza lovers and anyone interested in the food scene in Victoria.