Today’s Hive Pick takes us to Willimantic’s hot-ticket slice slinger, Trigo Wood-Fired Pizza + Kitchen (744 Main St). Since firing up its brick-and-mortar in January 2023, Trigo’s been turning Quiet Corner wheat into pure wizardry, thanks to owner-chef Patrick Griffin, his farmer-brother Phil at Apis Verdi, and a 750-degree hearth that never sleeps. “Harvest-to-hearth” isn’t marketing fluff here; nearly every zucchini ribbon and basil leaf hit the oven hours after leaving the farm.

Let’s talk pies. The dough naps for three days before meeting flame, which is why the crust lands that perfect chewy-char balance Tyler nerds dream about. Staples like the OG Margherita and smoky-scamorza Pepperoni slap hard, but the Lemon Pie, scamorza, garlic, Urfa chili, chili honey, deserves its own fan club (yes, it sounds weird; yes, order it). Feeling earthy? The mushroom-honey-bacon white pie is forest-floor umami on a plate. And weekend specials, think duck-egg carbonara or Stonington calamari, keep regulars guessing.

The vibe? Rustic-cool: reclaimed wood, open kitchen, the whoosh of that wood-fired beast, and a bar program flexing cocktails like the Jam Jar (bourbon + strawberry jam) and Thistle & Smoke (mezcal meets Cynar). Hit Slices & Vices happy hour (Tue–Fri 4-6 PM) for giant slices and a discounted sip. Expect friendly, zero-pretense service that feels more dinner party than restaurant.

Wood-kissed crust, killer local toppings, and that lemon pie’s cult status earn near-perfect marks.

Staff know their Urfa from their oregano and treat every table like the guest of honor.

Four-person pizza feast + a round of craft cocktails won’t bankrupt you, especially with farm-fresh cred factored in.

Lively yet cozy, the kind of spot where first dates, family dinners, and post-hike carb-outs all fit.

Trigo isn’t just another pizza joint; it’s a hyper-local love letter baked at 750 °F. Whether you’re a crust connoisseur chasing the next great chew or a cocktail adventurer hunting mezcal magic, pencil Trigo into your weekend roadmap, preferably before the lemon pies run out. And hey, if you hit happy hour, save me a slice.

📅 Plan Your Visit

📍 Address: 744 Main St, Willimantic, CT 06226
📞 Phone: (860) 786-7164
⏰ Hours:
 • Sun – Mon: Closed
 • Tue – Thu: 4 PM – 9 PM
 • Fri – Sat: 11:30 AM – 10 PM
🌐 Website: trigokitchen.com
📸 Instagram: @trigo_pizza