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Philadelphia Pizzeria Has The Most Outstanding Garlic Knots

A pizza restaurant that puts a strong emphasis on the dough and bread cooked up in-house has its priorities straight. That’s exactly what you will find at 20th Street Pizza…

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A pizza restaurant that puts a strong emphasis on the dough and bread cooked up in-house has its priorities straight. That’s exactly what you will find at 20th Street Pizza in Philadelphia, which serves up a unique order of garlic knots.

Foodies who love garlic knots will frequent a local establishment just for this tasty appetizer. Fresh out of the oven, there’s just happiness that comes from gently pulling that dough apart and biting into this warm explosion of flavor.

What this proves is that there is a certain creativity allowed with what spin a chef puts on their creation. Standard elements include a light dose of butter incorporated into the cooking. Then, the garlic ratio must take center stage. A sprinkle of parmesan cheese and rosemary or basil also adds to the look, feel, and taste. Adding your touch to the design of the knot also helps the memorable experience.

20th Street Pizza In Philadelphia Serves Garlic Knots In The Form Of Bread Sticks

Are they knots, are they breadsticks, or are they pizza knots? It doesn't matter. The tray of garlic knot bread sticks at 20th Street Pizza could even be a full meal. They come with a generous portion of tomato sauce that you can continuously dunk in.

Listed under the "Not Pizza" section, the "Seasoned Bread Sticks" is what you will want to order. They are artistically prepared. Fresh and piping hot out of the oven, these sticks glisten with a snow-fall coating of shaved parmesan cheese on top. Furthermore, it will only cost you $6.

If your choice is to share this appetizer, or you are simply going to 20th Street Pizza with a massive appetite, you can't go wrong with any of their ten pizzas. The "Balboa" is fit for a champ with crushed meatballs, pistachios, and cherry tomatoes. Equally as creative is the "Hot Potato" pizza. This includes a hearty portion of crispy potatoes, hot peppers, and sweet onions.

Jeff Gorra is a Boston-based writer who has been with Beasley Media Group since the beginning of 2023. He writes about restaurants and food, as well as sports and rock music. His experience also includes show hosting and in-depth creative writing in rock and reggae dub music. Jeff’s an avid surfer, New York Giants, and Pearl Jam fan, however, if you make unforgettable pizza, he is sure to find you.

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