Originally published on VanCity Buzz.
The founders and former owners of the West End’s popular restaurant La Brasserie have thrown open the doors to a new spin on the edgy pizzeria concept.
Pizza Fabrika, a cozy pizza joint from restaurateur brothers Stephen and Michael Wiese, is a rebel with a good cause. Fabrika is a commonly used European term for “factory” and reflects the setting for this non-conformist pizzeria inspired by a working factory.
The pizza menu comprises of eight high-quality 12-inch pies fashioned using traditional methods, including a yeast-leavened sourdough created via time-honoured kneading techniques. The tomato sauce is a masterpiece made from D.O.P. San Marzano tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil and Kosher salt, and the Fabrika cheese blend is the perfect balance of full fat Canadian Mozzarella and Danish Fontina. The unique pizza offerings feature an array of modern, eclectic toppings such as duck prosciutto with fresh pea shoots; double smoked bacon with crispy pork crackling and house-made crème fraiche; and beer bison meatballs with spicy tomato sauce and roasted red peppers. All of which is complemented with original and tasty sides, salads and rotating dessert jars.
The Coal Harbour Housing Co-Op 