By Terra Avilla
In the heart of our town, nestled right on Main Street, there’s a place that’s more than just a pizza joint. It’s a beacon of community spirit, a hub of laughter and camaraderie, and a haven for those with an insatiable appetite for the best wings in town. Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you the local legend, the culinary colossus, the paragon of pizza perfection: Red Hut Pizza.
Now, I know what you’re thinking. “Pizza? Really? It can’t be that good.” Well, let me tell you, there’s nothing ordinary about Red Hut Pizza.
This local business has some of the best customer service you’ll ever see. That’s because the owners run the restaurant, bake the pizza, greet the customers and do all of the other 1,000 things needed to run a successful business. Mitch Martin and his wife are truly wonderful business owners, but even better human beings.
Recently I placed a rather large order online… right before their closing. When I arrived to pick it up, I felt so badly as they were completing my large order even though they had closed.
I apologized and told them I didn’t realize they had closed, and they were so nice. Even though I made them stay late, they helped walk my order out to my car and ensured that I had plenty of ranch, and other goodies for my dinner.
Because it’s not just the food that makes Red Hut Pizza stand out. It’s the people. Run by locals with hearts as big as their pizzas, this place is a testament to the power of community.
Any time I have ever asked Mitch for a donation he always protests about me giving him any sort of public kudos. His response is always the same, “I just want to help.” And he does. Whether it being gift cards, youth team sponsorships, or pizzas to go for hungry college kids, this business is definitely community oriented.
But – we can’t talk about Red hut pizza and ignore their wings. Oh, the wings! They’re the culinary equivalent of a symphony orchestra playing Beethoven’s Ninth. They’re the gastronomic version of a sunset over the Grand Canyon. They’re the foodie’s answer to the Mona Lisa’s smile. In short, they’re a masterpiece.
Oh yeah… their pizza is really good to. (Duh!) Ask any high schooler what the best deal for lunch is and they will tell you about the ginormous pizza by the slice available to them.
So, the next time you’re craving a slice of the good stuff, remember Red Hut Pizza.
Remember the staff who serve up kindness with a side of garlic bread. Remember the local heroes who are making our community a better place.
Red Hut Pizza. Keep doing what you’re doing, because you’re doing it right. And that’s why you are one of the reasons I love where we live.
