Fresco Pizzeria & Pastaria (Photo by Jackie Tran)

Nine pizzerias to duke it out for best pizza at Tucson Originals Pizza Throwdown, June 9


May 29, 2018
By Matt Sterner

(GMT-07:00)

This may just be the cheesiest competition in town.

The Fourth Annual Tucson Originals Pizza Throwdown will take place at Fresco Pizzeria and Pastaria from 6 – 8 p.m. on Saturday, June 9.

This year’s Pizza Throwdown is featuring nine pizzerias that’ll be slinging out some of the best pies they have to offer, while showing off what they have for dessert, too.

Additionally, three local breweries will also participate, pouring their best for “best brew” bragging rights.

Last year, it was Fiamme Pizza that brought home the gold.

Tickets are $25 per person, and includes three drink tickets and all of the pizza you can handle.

Tucson Originals Pizza Throwdown Competitors

  • Arizona Pizza Company
  • Casino Del Sol
  • Fiamme Pizza Napoletana
  • Fresco Pizzeria and Pastaria
  • Mama Louisa’s Italian Restaurant
  • Rocco’s Little Chicago Pizzeria
  • Thunder Canyon Brewstillery
  • Trident Grill
  • Upper Crust Pizza

Participating Breweries

  • Barrio Brewing Company
  • Crooked Tooth Brewing Company
  • Thunder Canyon Brewstillery

The Tucson Originals Pizza Throwdown is happening at Fresco Pizzeria and Pastaria, which is located at 3011 E. Speedway Blvd. For more information, visit eventbrite.com.

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