[Ancient Ovens: A Wood-Fired Pizza Haven in Saint Jo, Texas]

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Discover a culinary sanctuary in Saint Jo, Texas, where Ancient Ovens serves wood-fired pizzas prepared in a brick oven. Owned by Denis and Susan Moody, this charming restaurant offers an old-world Italian family-style dinner experience that captivates taste buds and fosters camaraderie. Originally destined to build ovens, the couple's journey led to the creation of this treasured establishment, where guests relish the eclectic menu and gather around the oven, savoring delicious pizzas and creating cherished memories.

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Mallory, Randy July 2012.

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  • Main Title: [Ancient Ovens: A Wood-Fired Pizza Haven in Saint Jo, Texas]
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Discover a culinary sanctuary in Saint Jo, Texas, where Ancient Ovens serves wood-fired pizzas prepared in a brick oven. Owned by Denis and Susan Moody, this charming restaurant offers an old-world Italian family-style dinner experience that captivates taste buds and fosters camaraderie. Originally destined to build ovens, the couple's journey led to the creation of this treasured establishment, where guests relish the eclectic menu and gather around the oven, savoring delicious pizzas and creating cherished memories.

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  • Preferred Citation: Randy Mallory Papers (AR0954), University of North Texas Special Collections

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  • Aug. 12, 2022, 4:32 p.m.

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Mallory, Randy. [Ancient Ovens: A Wood-Fired Pizza Haven in Saint Jo, Texas], photograph, July 2012; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1979900/: accessed April 28, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting UNT Libraries Special Collections.

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