This year has brought new energy to the Philadelphia region pizza scene, with several newcomers serving standout slices and pies, including one location in Chester County, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer.
The Borough on Lancaster Avenue in Downingtown serves multiple roles, operating as a family restaurant and sports bar downstairs with a sushi bar and event space upstairs.
It has also emerged as a pizza destination, driven by consultant Ptah Akai’s standout pies, which are puffy, neo-Neapolitan, and finished with a sturdy crust and light char.
Standout offerings include the Forager, topped with basil pesto and three kinds of mushrooms, which delivers a balanced flavor that avoids being overpowered by mozzarella.
The menu also includes plain cheese, pepperoni, and a Margherita, as well as a cheeseless tomato pie finished with sliced garlic and a subtle roasted character.
There is also a note for drivers: the adjacent parking lot is not affiliated with the restaurant, so you will need to make sure to park across the street in the municipal lot to avoid getting towed.
Read more about the best new pizza spots in The Philadelphia Inquirer.
