For those living in Bridgeport and the local area, the name if likely familiar. For those visiting, it's a restaurant whose name you may not have heard since it's not part of any chain. In this week's "Tasty Tuesday" report, a look at an eatery with plenty to offer right here in Bridgeport's backyard.

 

FROM WDTV

 

Mia Margherita in Bridgeport specializes in simple, fresh Italian dishes, made from recipes handed down through generations.

"It's part of my personal heritage and the areas heritage; it's a celebration of food," said Scott Duarte, owner of the pizzeria.

 

Their star attraction is the coal fired pizza, which is made in front of customers.

 

"That's the original way that pizza came to the United States, through coal-fired pizzerias. So we're paying homage to those roots," Duarte said.

 

The dough is made fresh daily and sits over night to rise. Then, the dough is pulled on a marble slab.

 

Originally from Peru, Chef Pamela DeLaude gained pizza-making experience when she worked in Italy for several years. The chef explained the process of making a perfectly round piece of dough.

 

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Editor's Note: Photos from the Mia Margherita Facebook page, which can be found by clicking HERE.