SAFFORD — In April 2020, just one month into the pandemic, when restaurants and retailers were being ordered to limit service to delivery or curbside pick-up only, Red Oven Pizzeria in Safford opened its doors.
“We’ve been able to make it through a lot of hard work and persevering,” said co-owner Julie Kidd. “You commit, you’ve already committed, so you make it work the best you can.”
Kidd and husband Richard have done more than persevere; they’ve turned their restaurant into one of the best in the Gila Valley. And they celebrated that success and their two-year anniversary with a Graham County Chamber of Commerce ribbon-cutting Thursday.
“I’m glad to hear that it’s one of the go-to spots in town. That’s the first time I’ve heard that, so it makes us real happy,” Kidd said.
Red Oven uses all fresh ingredients, locally sourcing whenever possible, and the restaurant features Chicago-style pizza, using an early 20th Century Windy City dough recipe, as well as thin crust pub style, in medium and large.
Especially popular are the Red Oven Special with hamburger, pepperoni and mushrooms; and the white garlic and spinach.
There are also stromboli sandwiches perfect for lunch, salads and garlic cheese rolls.
Red Oven Pizzeria is open Monday through Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. each day.
