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    Sourdough crusts fired in a hot electric oven, topped with combinations like chorizo, romesco, and Castelvetrano olives, are the organizing principle at this maximalist pizzeria inside Mercantile on Morris. The warehouse bones and exposed brick give it a casual, stylish feel, but the kitchen is serious. Meatballs and desserts pull their weight too. A Michelin Bib Gourmand and a James Beard semifinalist nod for Best New Restaurant add some context to the hype.

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    • Meatballs

      “meatballs are also a must-order for the table, as are desserts”

      Michelin Guide
    • Pistachio tiramisu

      “Think pistachio tiramisu or a nostalgic ice cream bar dipped in chocolate.”

      Michelin Guide

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    Address
    2212 Morris Ave., Ste. 105, Birmingham, AL · Birmingham
    Hours

    Closed now, opens Wed 11 AM

    • Monday Closed
    • Tuesday Today 4 PM to 9 PM
    • Wednesday 11 AM to 9 PM
    • Thursday 11 AM to 9 PM
    • Friday 11 AM to 10 PM
    • Saturday 11 AM to 10 PM
    • Sunday 11 AM to 9 PM
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