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When Boomtown Biscuits & Whiskey permanently closed its Pendleton location last winter, Christy Wulfson and Michael Guilfoil leapt into action. The space at the corner of 12th and Broadway wouldn’t stay empty for long, and the duo behind Bar Saeso and The Carriage House wanted it for themselves. The result is Razzo, a laid-back, dimly-lit eatery that doubles as a wine bar with a selection of natural wines, classic cocktails, and European beers. The restaurant’s name is Italian for “rocket,” which fits with the Italianate architecture and the small menu of Italian dishes. The center of attention here is the Roman-style pizza, a rectangular, thin-crusted pie with more sauce than cheese. Spice things up with the Diavola (spicy pomodoro, ’nduja ricotta, rapini, and Calabrian chili oil) or go veggie with the Funghi (fontina, roasted garlic, local mushrooms, and caramelized onion).
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“We only hoped that if we opened a pizza spot on the corner it would soon become a place that means something to people, a place where big and small things are celebrated and traditions start to take shape,” the owners wrote in a post on Razzo’s Instagram in December. “Now that we’ve been open for a couple of months we can say that you all have exceeded our expectations.”
For those not interested in pizza, you can go with the cacio e pepe (spaghetti, pecorino, and a heaping helping of black pepper) or the meatball appetizer (braised meatballs, pomodoro, and parmigiano). There’s plenty of Italy to go around.
Razzo, 1201 Broadway St., Pendleton, (513) 493-2806
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