Special Review: The Red Zebra (Wood Oven Pizza)

"Food Truck" Name: The Red Zebra
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Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-red-zebra/132880420114197
location: White House Farmers' Market
when: Thursdays, 3 - 7

today's menu: (changes seasonally)
regular tomato and mozarrella with basil - $9
lamb sausage, tomato sauce, mint pesto, goat cheese - $12
roasted corn, chili oil, cilantro micro greens, smoked cheddar, cherry tomatoes - $10
cured pork loin, balsamic syrup, fresh peaches - $11

wait time: depends on when you order, but just simply double the wait time that they tell you and shop at the other stalls, but the pizza is worth the wait

DISCLAIMER: So, I know that there is a "slippery slope" argument here with this review because technically this is not a food truck, though one could argue that the wood oven that is pulled behind their truck could be construed as a "food truck".  This argument could be extended to Food Trucks like Carnivore BBQ who literally dishes out of the back of a pickup truck or Pleasant Pops with their carts at the Farmers' Market.  So, I am making an exception in this one review.

Today, I got the lamb sausage with fresh goat cheese pizza (see above picture).  As I said above, it is worth the wait.  This 9 inch pizza has a nice chewy crust and a wonderful texture that equally comes from the wood fire and a sprinkle of cornmeal.  The lamb sausage is perfectly complimented by the mint pesto and the creamy fresh goat cheese.  Everything comes together nicely in the light tomato sauce.  A perfect afternoon snack or late lunch on a lazy Thursday afternoon.

Final Verdict: If you have time to take a break on a Thursday afternoon and find yourself near the White House, then you should stop by the Farmers' Market and order a pizza from The Red Zebra.  While you wait, browse the many stalls with wonderful local produce, freshly made cheeses, and delicious baked goods.  The Market even allows you to buy tokens with a credit or debit card (with a small $2 charge to the Market) that can be used at every stall if you do not carry cash.  I think it will be the best thirty minutes you will spend.