The pizzeria situated on the finish of North Fourth Road in downtown Wilmington has been open since 2021. What was first Wheelhouse Pizza, after which Pizzeria Don Luca, now has its third proprietor.
Alex White has a background in eating places and has a particular love for pizza. He took over the pizzeria at 1215 N. Fourth St. in Wilmington's Brooklyn Arts District a few 12 months and a half in the past.
Now, he stated phrase is spreading about his specialty, customizable pizzas, baked rooster wings, beer and wine. This 12 months, they’ve had a few of their finest months in enterprise but.
Greatest inventive desserts
White stated they lower their very own meats and grate the cheese by hand and have improved the crust.
“It has a greater chew,” he stated.
Along with standard pizzas like Hawaiian and Margherita, Don Luca additionally has enjoyable specialty pies. Sizzling Honey Pepperoni and PBR (or Pickle, Bacon Ranch) are among the many finest sellers. (In truth, he tried ranch dressing from 50 native locations earlier than creating his personal recipe.) New to the menu are the Elote (or avenue corn) pizza, the mushroom miso and the charcuterie pizza.
Serving the dangerous guys
One of many causes White took over the enterprise is the up-and-coming neighborhood that surrounds it.
“I like the neighborhood and I'm excited for the way forward for this space,” he stated. “And I like the constructing. “It’s a extremely cool constructing, 100 years outdated.”
There isn’t a seating contained in the restaurant, however there are picnic tables the place you may sit and benefit from the views of the close by park and the Isabel Holmes Bridge. It additionally attracts prospects from a number of close by bars, together with Flytrap Brewing, Bottega Artwork & Wine, and Rally Level Bar & Arcade.
Supply on two wheels
If neighbors don't need to go to the restaurant, White stated he has electrical bikes geared up with hotboxes for native supply, together with to condominium complexes like Pier 33, Flats on Entrance and Sawmill Level. With an outside license, in addition they promote beer and wine. White stated he believes in having low-cost choices, which is why there are three $2 beers accessible.
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Allison Ballard is StarNews' meals reporter. You’ll be able to contact her at aballard@gannett.com.