Nashville is a town known for endlessly debating who serves the best chicken. Starting to become another hot topic, though? Pizza. It seems every other eatery opening in Music City is trying to get in on the booming pizza business, and the Scene writers had a spirited discussion when it came time to decide who, ultimately, served the best — newcomers Smith & Lentz earned praise, Nicky’s Coal Fired had several mentions. Of course there’s City House, ‘za, Emmy Squared, and Slim & Husky’s, too — all delicious and all so different that it’s nearly impossible to judge them against one another. But writers are an opinionated bunch, and there were two pizza joints we just kept coming back to: Five Points Pizza and Folk. For years Five Points has served reliable, large slices, with topping combos that are just novel enough to stay familiar without getting boring. Folk is in another league — the Rolf and Daughters sister restaurant, also led by chef-owner Philip Krajeck, elevates the pizza experience, catering to a more adventurous eater. Their seasonal menu of toppings has included fennel pollen, littleneck clams, nettles, fava greens, lamb sausage, Cantabrian anchovies and more. In fact, they’re so particular about their ingredients, they make their own chili flakes with Calabrian chiles from Rocky Glade Farm in Eagleville, Tenn.! We love both; we need both. We refuse to choose.
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