Cozze alla Tarantina

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2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling

1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

3 cloves garlic, sliced into chunks

Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

12 ounces cherry tomatoes, some quartered and the rest sliced in half

3/4 cup dry white wine

3 pounds mussels, scrubbed and debearded

2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley

Grilled Bread, recipe follows

Grilled Bread:

1 loaf country bread, cut into thick slices

1 head garlic, cut in half

Extra-virgin olive oil, for serving