hot spots to visit in napa valley this summer

Visitnapavalley.com  |  Jennifer Singer

Live Fire Pizza opened at the Oxbow Public Market in Napa in June 2017 and they continue to serve dine-in or to-go California style wood-fired pizza, Italian sandwiches and local salads. Liza Shaw, former executive chef of San Francisco’s A16 and consultant to Redd Wood in Yountville, was enlisted for LiveFire’s menu development and chef team training. The food is exceptional and the wine and beer selection is perfect for a visit to The Napa Valley.

JANET FLETCHER’S PLANET CHEESE | MY KIND OF CHEESE PIE

by Janet fletcher

I enjoy a good pizza Margherita, but typically my favorite pies don’t have tomato sauce. Pizza bianca—a “white” pizza—is always my preference, and Liza Shaw shares that taste. The consulting chef at the new Live Fire Pizza in Napa, Shaw is turning out crusty, balanced, wood-oven-seared pies—like this mushroom and radicchio combo—that really flip my switch. I’ve tried four in two days. Of course, what makes white pizza white is the cheese, and Shaw makes some delicious choices on that front.

zagat – 11 pizzas you need to try right now in napa

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Consulting chef Liza Shaw, A16’s former executive chef and the chef-owner of SoMa’s much-missed Merigan Sub Shop, helped create the pies for this newcomer that gives the Oxbow Market a key addition to the competitive Napa Valley pizza scene. Live Fire’s pies are on-the-mark classic Neapolitan, whether you want one topped with calamari or simply tomato (vegan). One standout is this deftly balanced combo of pork sausage (from fellow Oxbow neighbor, Fatted Calf), spinach, red onion and chile peppers.

vineliving restaurant spotlight | live fire pizza at oxbow market

by mallory uran

Live Fire Pizza at the Oxbow Market opened just a few weeks ago! I was invited to experience their offerings during a blogger gathering. We were treated to a pizza making demo and a presentation of their wine list from Master Sommelier Peter Grannoff who manages the wine program at the Wine Merchant at Oxbow, he was tasked to help create their wine list. The owners of Live Fire enlisted industry veteran Liza Shaw to help cultivate their California inspired wood fired pizza options. Liza is also well known for helping create the offerings at Redd Wood in Yountville, as well as A16 in San Francisco.

cherylsfood  |  live fire pizza – oxbow market

restaurant reviews by cherylsfood

When you’re invited to a pizza party, you say yes! Live Fire Pizza is a new addition to Napa’s Oxbow Public Market where you can enjoy pizza and other side dishes at the bar or outside in the outdoor seating area. I got to attend a media preview, where I was able to try almost every pizza on the menu! Let me just say that every pizza was delicious. By the way, if you’re a wine + pizza type of gal, Live Fire Pizza is a must to visit.

the jetsetting fashionista | live fire pizza oxbow market’s culinary addition

by emily martin, jetsetting fashionista

The incredible wood fired pizza oven. This really creates delicious pizzas and the open kitchen is so fun for guests to take advantage of watching the team prep and cook the delicious food.

The culinary team behind the new Live Fire Pizza. Liza Shaw was involved in the Culinary Inspiration and menu development pre opening, and Chef Gama is the Chef De Cuisine (CDC)

One of my personal favorite pizzas: the Bianca Pizza with Prosciutto San Daniele, ricotta, cherry tomatoes, and arugula. It’s the best of both worlds, with some greens and a bit of meat and cheese. Super light and delicious!

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