Steveston Pizza - Experience Canada at the Heart of The Corinthian Gardens

Pizza, a traditional Italian dish is consist of a yeasted flatbread typically topped with tomato sauce and cheese and baked in an oven. Commonly, it is topped with a selection of meats, vegetables and condiments.

Pizza is one of the most popular food in the world and common fast food item in Europe and North America. Many separate or chain restaurant, cafes and fast foods offers pizza. Also pizza is main dish in special pizzerias and even in worldwide chain nets of pizzerias.

In the Filipino society, pizza is a comfort food. After a tiring work in the office, during snacks, during happy hour and family bonding - we Pinoys always look for pizza. Just like what Kevin James, a popular American actor / comedian / producer "There's no better feeling in the world than a warm pizza box on your lap."

We are all into Italian pizzas, but what if I tell you there's something as good if not better than Italian-inspired pizzas? That there are pizzas imspired by the Canadian Culture?

I am sure you will be more than excited about it. This is as exciting as Justin Bieber, maple syrup, peanut butter, basketball, Ryan Renolds, Drake - that we, Filipinos became extreme fans of. So it's about time that we finally got acquainted with one of the country's best food franchises here in Manila - Steveston Pizza.

The Canuck company we've all been obsessing over in UP Town Center, Tomas Morato and Circuit Lane has just opened its newest branch in the Corinthian Gardens Clubhouse in the populous Quezon City. Packed with high-speed wi-fi and strong mobile connectivity, the restaurant is the perfect place for busy college students or freelancers looking to get their work done without pesky distractions. Not only that, the ideal air conditioning system, convenient parking space, soothing music and relaxing ambience also makes it the best candidate for your next family or barkada hangout.

Steveston Pizza Philippines is the official licensee of Steveston Pizza Canada. Steveston Pizza Canada has been voted Best Pizza in Vancouver consistently from 2007 - 2015, and counting.

"The luckiest people right now are the 600 residents of The Corinthian Gradens who get to walk down the street and have this pizza." Canadian Ambassador Neil Reeder said during the opening of the store.

But if his already trust-worthy word still isn't enough to convince you to give the store a visit, then here are some photos that are guaranteed to change your mind...

The Marguerite Zero - topped with roasted garlic, anchovies, sweet caramelized onions, capers and arugula Php499

It is nearly impossible to choose which pizza to get. They have so many selections of the tomato-based dish to choose from. Let's start with The Marguerite Zero - topped with roasted garlic, anchovies, sweet caramelized onions, capers and arugula. This perfectly seasoned delicacy is lathered in only the freshest tomatoes, giving it a feisty burst of flavor as the anchovies and mozzarella cheese create a mouthwatering contrast of salty and savoury.

The Princess, embellished with the finest crab meat, tiger prawns and shrimp Php1899

In the list of the world's most accurately named platters, The Princess would easily dethrone the current placeholder of the # 1 spot, because this meal is definitely one fit for royalty. Embellished with the finest crab meat, tiger prawns and shrimp, the crustacean combo sparks a seafood explosion at the very tip of the tongue. With its tantalizing salty taste, it's no wonder why everyone's bowing down to this majestic meal.

The Caveman is a "killer pizza," with pepperoni, genoa salmon, back bacon, lean beef and capocolli Php899

In a gourmet pizza store like Steveston's, it's quite hard to retain the proper table manners when all you wanted to do is slam your elbows on the table and devour the dish with your bare hands like the barbarian The Caveman pizza is motivating you to be. With its pepperoni, genoa salmon, back bacon, lean beef and capocolli, it's pretty much impossible not to give in to the animal in you when this meat mania is practically begging to be your next victim. They also call this the "killer pizza."

Japanese pizza loaded with wasabi-scented teriyaki chicken breast, enoki mushrooms and sesame seaweed Php899

If you want a taste that's more Asian, the Japanese pizza is a must-try. It is loaded with wasabi-scented teriyaki chicken breast, enoki mushrooms and sesame seaweed. It has no tomato sauce, nor cheese but the combination of the ingredients will explode in your mouth like a bomb.

Blue pizza with overflowing rosemary smoked bacon, caramelized onions, mushrooms, baby fresh spinach and Stilton blue cheese mousse Php899

I am a cheese lover but I sometimes avoid blue cheese due to its sharp and salty taste and not to mention, it's odor. But when I got a bite of this Blue pizza with overflowing rosemary smoked bacon, caramelized onions, mushrooms, baby fresh spinach and Stilton blue cheese mousse, I started to love blue cheese. It goes well with the ingredients and it even created a different kind of flavor to the pizza. The more I bite, the more I fall for the taste of the Stilton blue cheese.

At Steveston, there are more than just pizza. They also offer beverages and home made desserts. They have Apple Cider which is imported from Canada, smoothies, coffee and home-made ice cream.

Apple Cider  served hot or cold, Steveston's signature drink Php129

Ice cream trio with fresh fruit bits - avocado, langka and strawberry Php139 for 3 scoops

Another ice cream trio - salted caramel, matcha green tea and mocha, Php139 for 3 scoops

Mang Passion smoothie, it's kiddie-approved Php169

Coffee Mocha Php129

Coffee Latte, Php129

Steveston's ingredients are locally sourced and meticulously selected to make sure it will be served fresh. Even the pineapples are fresh and never canned. Steveston Pizza does not only offer dishes boasting with toppings but also a unique kind of crust that's light, chewy and fluffy. They are not your ordinary pizza as most don't have tomato sauce or tomato paste like the conventional pizzas in the market today. Their pizzas are not greasy and tastes better when enjoyed with bare hands. You also need not put or pour in seasonings or flavor add-ons like hot sauce or pepper to make their pizza better tasting because each pizza is already flavourful and delicious in their own special ways.

They take pride and care in the way they individually craft each pizza, one pizza at a time, constantly attentive to the poetry of the pizza. The process takes a little bit longer than usual, but it is definitely worth the wait.

Steveston Pizza is much higher in price than its competitors but the quality of their products is definitely the best. You will be consistently delighted at the generosity in terms of pizza toppings which the guests describe as "abundant", "fully-loaded", or "overflowing." There is nothing humble about Steveston Pizza, which makes every guest's cravings fully satisfied.

Steveston Pizza, not your ordinary pizza...