Pizza Talk: Leo Spizzirri, Part 2

We first introduced you to Leo Spizzirri back in 2017 after I saw him in action at the International Pizza Expo, where he was a whirlwind of action. Alternating between three different booths located all across the immense convention center, Leo performed a non stop series of demo’s making pizzas, flat breads, showing the potential of wood-fired ovens for more than just pizza, and dispensing golden nuggets of baking wisdom to the crowds that he continually drew around his performances. If you haven’t read that interview, just use the search engine here on Pizza Quest and check it out. Since that time, Leo’s pizza and culinary school opened and has served and certified numerous professional and home cooks, as well as many industry professional groups.

In this two-part interview Leo takes us on a tour of the North American Pizza Academy, introduces us to his business partner, Chef Anthony Ianonni, who is making food for the daily catering aspect of the business, shows us the variety of ovens he teaches people how to use, showcases various flours, and even demonstrates one his signature pizzas, the famous Chicago Stuffed Pizza. Back in 2017 Leo was known among his friends as “The greatest guy you never knew.”  If you are among the few who never knew him, it’s time to know him now.