pizza-oven

Adam Kuban of Serious Eats’ Slice Blog has a compelling series about people who have built their own pizza ovens. His interview with Mark Wilkie, who created this beauty is in the backyard of his Brooklyn rental, comes complete with photos and drawings of the process. Wilkie found lots of practical resources at Forno Bravo, a California based pizza oven maker that offers free plans for building “Pompeii” brick pizza oven as well as forums where d-i-y oven builders can exchange info.

It seems the Forno Bravo can fashion all or part of an oven if you’re into designing your own. Their “Photos” section has inspiring photos of wood-fired ovens from all over the world, with notes on dimensions and building materials. The site is a fantastic resource of ideas and information. Also check out TraditionalOven.com for brick oven plans and solid construction info.

Tuscany (Prewar)
Tuscany (prewar)
Provence
Provence
Tuscany
Tuscany
san-gimignano
San Gimignano

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