Fat Ptarmigan.

• Author: Gallion, Mari
• Position: DINING - Services - Brief article

Fat Ptarmigan is the latest venue to capitalize on the fact that there's nothing quite like a good, hot, wood-fired pizza on a cold winter's day. It is unique not only for its rustic/modern interior with brick walls, subway tile, and reclaimed wood on the walls, but also for its location at 5th Avenue and E Street in what is currently known around town as the "solar panel building," kitty corner from Town Square.

"We use alder out of Homer," says Guy Conley, chef and managing partner, of the wood used in the ovens, "and we focus on fresh, quality ingredients. Everything is handmade. Our sauces are made from scratch."

Guests at Fat Ptarmigan will also experience some unique menu offerings available exclusively at their venue, with creative pizzas that can be found nowhere else.

"Hot Coppa is a good one," Conley says. "We get all our charcuterie and specialty meats out of Zoe's Meats in Seattle--it's...