Firechief Article Lead - narrowSupplied13/20
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The name might mistakenly suggest the soaring ceilings of this hip pizzeria were once part of a fire station. Rather,Firechief is a nod to the guys in charge of the burning ovens,ex-Ladro chefs Gabriel Espinoza and Daniel Barrese,who trained in Naples. This is no suburban takeout. It's serious pizza cooked three ways - wood-fired (to a strictly authentic recipe),on stone or in a modern conveyor oven. Purists can have their simply dressed,chewier margherita with a hint of char,while those who like it funkier can have braised saltbush Dorper lamb with goat's cheese,almonds and mint on a softer base,and kids a crisper modern creation,like Aussie with Otway bacon and free-range egg. There's a studied cafeteria feel - chequered lino floor,flitting young staff,a din - and a small list of other dishes that suits the cross-section of diners (young families,twentysomethings,older couples). Eclectic designer dabs include a 1930s Berlin brass chandelier. Sweet pizzas (maybe banana,caramel,chocolate and coffee cream) invite sharing.