Biga is Local

At Pizzeria Biga, as with our sister restaurant Bacco Ristorante, we believe in keeping Michigan dollars in Michigan. That’s why we do all of our purchasing with local purveyors that supply Michigan products and in turn support Michigan growers, farmers, ranchers and other local artisans.

 Economic studies have proven that money spent locally, with Michigan based companies, has a strong positive impact on all of us. A higher percentage of money spent with local companies tends to remain in a smaller geographic zone than money spent with national (and global) corporations with offices and headquarters outside of Michigan.

We are here in Michigan because we choose to be. Not because of tax credits or incentives. We grew up here. We remain because we believe in Michigan and Michiganders.

We also understand that things are still tough for the vast majority of Americans. Michiganders especially. But we here in Michigan are a tenacious  bunch and we will weather this economic muddle we find ourselves in. In the mean time, here are some more incentives to keep your hard earned money right here with a Michigan based company.

            Pizzeria Biga Daily Offers

MONDAY

  Half Off Small Pizzas, 4:00pm-7:30pm, Dine-in or Carry-out.

TUESDAY

  Half Off Bottles Wine, any bottle from the list, Dine-in only.

WEDNESDAY

  .50 cent Wings, marinated & wood roasted, Dine-in or Carry-out

THURSDAY

  $4.50 Off Small Pizzas,  Carry-out only

            Pizzeria Biga Weekly Offers

THE BIGA LUNCH BREAK

  Complimentary Garden Salad or soup selection and a cold soft drink included with

  the price of every pizza, pasta or entrée. Monday ~ Friday, 11:00am-3:00pm

THE BIGA BAR HAPPY HOUR

  Half Off All Draft Beer And Pour Wines, in the bar only, Monday ~ Friday, 3:00pm-6:00pm

Buy Local, Buy Michigan

Fermentation Fest Beer Bash - June 16th, 6:00pm

Give Pizza a Chance

The question I get asked most often at Pizzeria Biga is: "What is your favorite pizza combination". Man, that is really a hard question to answer (especially for me). Every day my answer seems to be different. With the multitude of truly exceptional topping choices (over 50) at Pizzeria Biga the possibilities are virtually endless. However, I must admit, on my list of all time favorite flavor combinations (Yes, I really do have a list. I know, it's a sickness.) would have to start with the Biga Pizza Margherita. Now I've had Margherita's all over the U.S. and Italy with many truly memorable ones (especially in Italy), but simply put, Pizzeria Biga's Pizza Margherita is the best I've had, anywhere. As I always say, the beauty of true Italian cuisine lies in it's simplicity. Fresh ingredients with naturally forward flavors without some self absorbed chef trying to re-invent the already sublime beauty of nature (to me, a great chef has the best sources, not the best knives). Find the best and freshest ingredients, put a couple of them together, stand back and get out of the way, let them speak.  A sun-kissed, vine ripened, organically grown tomato paired with a bright green basil leaf and a drizzle of new olive oil is one perfect example. Add some real Italian DOP Mozzarella di Bufala and brother, I don't care what you believe in, if there's a heaven, this is the first course at your welcome to the neighborhood supper.

Pizzeria Biga, Pizza Margherita. A healthful biga fermented crust made without the addition of commercial or added sugars, raw vine-ripened tomatoes pureed with just a touch of sea salt, freshly picked, hand-torn basil leaves, a few morsels of buffalo mozzarella, a tiny drizzle of new olive oil, into a brick oven burning only wood (Michigan sugar maple to be exact) at 900 degrees and 90 seconds later...  You're at pizza with the world.

The best piece on Earth, right here at Pizzeria Biga.

 That’s just my humble opinion.

Wood is Good

& 

Biga is Better

What IS a Biga Pizza?

A Biga Pizza must be leavened with an all natural biga fermentation without the aid of commercial yeasts or added sugar. -Biga is Better

The ingredients for a Biga Pizza come from local sources and are as naturally organic as possible. -Biga is Local, Biga is Organic

Each Biga Pizza is individually hand crafted with all natural toppings expertly assembled by a pizzaiolo. -Biga Made is Hand Made

Pizzeria Biga is a “Gas Free Zone”. Biga ovens are 100% Michigan wood energy and are fired without the aid of gas.  -Wood is Good

The Biga Bubble/The Biga Char. The best authentic napoletana pizza’s have a distinct charring on the edges and bottom of the crust and also on the bubbles that form as part of the natural biga leavening.

The Biga Bite. A biga pizza has that unmistakeable toothy bite. The incredible texture and deep flavor profile comes from the natural fermentation process which also provides the healthful benefits.

It All Begins With The Biga

The Biga Dough - Pizzeria Biga utilizes a unique in-house proprietary fermentation process instead of commercial yeast and added sugars for the dough in both the classic napoletana and the whole wheat crusts.  Fermented biga pizza dough is easier for your body to digest while providing the probiotic benefits such as enhancing nutrient absorption and boosting immunity.. . And…..it tastes better! 

The Biga Philosophy – Chef Luciano strongly believes in supporting the local economy and promoting a healthier Michigan by purchasing foods  from local suppliers pursuing farmers, growers and ranchers invested in sustainable and organically raised products made without the use of harmful chemicals, pesticides, antibiotics or hormones. Our families eat here too! 

The Finished Products – Our menu reflects our desire toward providing a true napoletana style pizzeria experience while maintaining a proper balance of healthy selections inherent to the classic Mediterranean diet.