The Backspace

Tucked into a cozy space behind his first restaurant, parkside, The Backspace features chef Shawn Cirkiel’s rustic Neapolitan pies in an atmosphere that feels more Italian than Texan. Perch on a wine barrel bar stool and watch as each precisely charred pie is removed from the customized wood-burning Italian oven. Toppings range from the traditional (fennel sausage, roasted mushrooms, margerita) to seasonally-driven specials topped with local farm findings.