The sign still reads Romania Country Bread but, as of this Tuesday, the oven is being used to cook wood-fired pizza.
And, already four days into opening, pizzas line the display counters at the former bakery on Moncton Street in the heart of Steveston Village.
The new owner Latif Budak bought out the store a couple months ago, but Romania Country Bread was still operating last week.
Budak explained their pizzas are made using a lot of smoked flavours, for example, smoked bacon, smoked chicken and smoked salmon.
And the pizza dough is made using double-zero Caputo flour from Italy.
Budak said he’s looking forward to serving pizza to residents in Steveston – where he lives – but he cautions patience as they are still organizing the new shop.
“We need (our customers’) support,” Budak said. “We promise to do our best for them.”
Future plans include kitchen renovations, more seating and improvements to the patio in the back.
The pizza place – which still doesn’t have an official name – will do dine-in, takeout and delivery, Budak explained.
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