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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Matt Sterner
More about MattAt a very young age, Matt Sterner was gifted with the artistic ability to masterfully roll a burrito to the highest of standards, but the wrapped medley of delicious innards wasn’t his first love. Matt’s first true love was a combination of reading, writing, and creating. He grew up reading comics, the ingredients list of his shampoo and conditioner bottles, choose-your-own-adventure books, and the Scrabble dictionary — something he found useful when challenging his grandmother to a game.
He attended college at New Mexico State University and graduated with a degree in Digital Filmmaking. One of his favorite classes was screenwriting because he became responsible for the story’s birth before it came to life on-screen. After school, Matt took on numerous positions at a local television station in Tucson. From dealing out stories about heartbreak to producing “fluffier” content for a lifestyle broadcast, he learned what it takes to adapt to the many emotions the world of media can stir. Since 2017, Matt has dabbled in the culinary world of Tucson as well as San Diego, California from time to time.
If you’re in the mood for strange stories, head over to his pride and joy, wonkytimes.com. And in case you’re curious — yes, after all of this time, he still manages to roll a killer burrito.
