WalrusWalrus OP t1_jdt40u6 wrote on March 26, 2023 at 11:51 PM

Reply to comment by smog126 in Pittsburgh's Best Pizza Makers Compete in the Global Pizza Championships by WalrusWalrus

Thanks! I've been writing about pizza for a long time. Guess I find it inspirational. Lots more pizza writing on my website https://pizzawalkwithme.com

WalrusWalrus OP t1_jdt3vlu wrote on March 26, 2023 at 11:50 PM

Reply to comment by _SystemEngineer_ in Pittsburgh's Best Pizza Makers Compete in the Global Pizza Championships by WalrusWalrus

If "most of the pizza is horrible" you are not trying many pizza places. Download a free digital version of my pizza guidebook to help you find some good pizza in the city https://gumroad.com/l/EVGL.

Also check out my website for even more thoughts https://pizzawalkwithme.com

WalrusWalrus OP t1_jdmfoq3 wrote on March 25, 2023 at 2:13 PM

Reply to comment by ScrumGuz in Pittsburgh's Best Pizza Makers Compete in the Global Pizza Championships by WalrusWalrus

Thanks for taking the time to read it! It's been fun writing about the local pizza community!

WalrusWalrus OP t1_jdmfh59 wrote on March 25, 2023 at 2:12 PM

Reply to comment by TerribleBase666 in Pittsburgh's Best Pizza Makers Compete in the Global Pizza Championships by WalrusWalrus

Pass on going to Vegas for the expo?

WalrusWalrus OP t1_jdia63s wrote on March 24, 2023 at 4:16 PM

Reply to comment by TheTunnelMonster in Pittsburgh's Best Pizza Makers Compete in the Global Pizza Championships by WalrusWalrus

It totally is! What Caliente presented at the competition was decadent and way different than their day-to-day pizza. Do they have potential to make great pizza? Seems that way. Is it executed that way in their stores? Doesn't sound like it.

WalrusWalrus OP t1_jdhxis8 wrote on March 24, 2023 at 2:55 PM

Reply to comment by [deleted] in Pittsburgh's Best Pizza Makers Compete in the Global Pizza Championships by WalrusWalrus

It's tough! There's competitors from across the country and the judging is incredibly harsh. It's a serious affair, getting in the top three of any category is a big deal.

WalrusWalrus OP t1_jdhxds6 wrote on March 24, 2023 at 2:55 PM

Reply to comment by ShatteredAvenger in Pittsburgh's Best Pizza Makers Compete in the Global Pizza Championships by WalrusWalrus

This is totally spot on. I'm less interested in the shops that create a pizza that can't be replicated at their shop on a daily basis. If you can't serve up your championship winning pizza at your shop, why bother? Seems to dilute the award.

WalrusWalrus OP t1_jdhrq37 wrote on March 24, 2023 at 2:17 PM

Reply to comment by Accomplished-Pen4934 in Pittsburgh's Best Pizza Makers Compete in the Global Pizza Championships by WalrusWalrus

They've won in the past if you can believe it. There's an artistry to the competition. Judges are looking for originality, unique takes on pizza, execution. What the everyday person might consider "good" might be different than what the judges are looking for.

WalrusWalrus OP t1_jdhlypu wrote on March 24, 2023 at 1:36 PM

Reply to Pittsburgh's Best Pizza Makers Compete in the Global Pizza Championships by WalrusWalrus

Hey there - it's me, your local pizza journalist. Talked to a lot of pizza makers for this, so if you have any follow up questions let me know. I think we're gonna see some new champions from the bunch this year. Lots of interesting, stellar pizzas in the mix.

Pizza ya later!