"This charcoal-painted cottage houses pizza on the Eastside that’s well worth dealing with any rush hour traffic. Spark’s blistered crusts have an impeccable balance between bouncy-puffy edges and crisp bottoms, and their topping repertoire is just as vast as it is reliable. You can eat a very pleasant burrata-topped margherita, or a spicy saag paneer pie that still feels right at home among all the pepperoni and fior di latte. With only outdoor seating available, prioritize a summer visit—or commit to eating this excellent pizza on the same patio, just zipped up in plastic coverings." - kayla sager riley, aimee rizzo