Red Bird Pizza brings New York style pizza to the Miami Valley
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — If you've ever taken a trip to New York City, you know that a trademark of the big apple is it's pizza.
It's not the easiest place to get to from our area, but thanks to one restaurant in Miamisburg, a little piece of the Empire State is here in the Miami Valley.
The restaurant is dubbed as New York style, east coast inspired pizza.
New Jersey native Christian Clothier says he's always had a passion for food.
"I'd find a new place and I'd be like, man, this is amazing," says founder of Red Bird Pizza, Christian Clothier. "And then, you know, three, six months later, it's like a new hot spot, you know? So I figured I was like, all right, maybe, you know, maybe I know a good pizza is, and maybe I should try and see if I can make something."
One day, while he was making pizzas at his house, he invited his neighbors over to try some.
Spoiler alert: they loved it.
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"I went him that day. And he can verify this. And I said, this is the best thing I've ever had. Why doesn't the world have access to this?," says Ife Olare, co-founder of Red Bird Pizza.
On that fateful day three years ago, Red Bird Pizza was born.
With Red Bird Pizza, Clothier can bring New York style slices to Miamisburg and neighboring residents, as well as honor his loved ones. With the restaurant established, he's added his two grandmothers and a late friend's name onto the menu.
"It's kind of honoring the people that made me who I am," he says. "And also the desire that I had for this kind of pizza living here."
In only it's first month, and while operating during limited hours of operation, Red Bird Pizza already has customers humming.
Whether you're coming in for a slice or a whole pie, Clothier hopes you walk away with a smile.
"At the end of the day I want people to feel loved. When they come in and when they leave," says Clothier.
He says the official opening date will be in early December. They are open on a limited basis until then.
You can find them on Facebook for more hours and information.
