Pizzeria Bianco named Arizona’s most essential restaurant
Jul 23, 2017, 2:51 PM
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If you’re an Arizona resident and haven’t been to Pizzeria Bianco, that’s a big mistake, according to Thrillist.
The blog named an essential restaurant for every state in the country and the pizza spot was the pick for Arizona.
If you’ve had any artisanal pizza in America ever, then you have Chris Bianco to thank. In ’88, the Phoenix chef returned home after years studying in Italy and a brief stint in New York and opened Pizzeria Bianco, which single-handedly launched the now-rampant pizza movement as other chefs studied his crisp-yet-chewy crust, and the delicate ingredients and lightly sauced web spread out from Phoenix. Go here, and raise a (perfectly balanced) margherita toast to express thanks that your takeout has upgraded by leaps since you were a kid.
It’s no surprise to see Pizzeria Bianco on the list, as it has accumulated many awards and accolades over its existence.
It has four locations in Phoenix, including two in downtown Phoenix, one near the 51 and Camelback and another on Central Avenue near Indian School Road.
Bianco owns several restaurants in the Phoenix area and is also planning on opening a new restaurant in Tucson.
