Hot Pizza Spots in the U.S.: Enzo’s Pizza Co, Johnson City, NY; Slice and Pie, Washington, DC; Penelope, Tucson, AZ

This month we look at hot pizza places in New York, Washington, DC and Arizona. Each month in Destinations, we highlight great pizzerias that have hit our pizza radar. These pizza places may have just opened to rave reviews, hit best pizza lists or have exciting news. If you’re a pizzeria that would like to be featured, reach out to Executive Editor Denise Greer at [email protected].

Enzo’s Pizza Co., Johnson City, New York

Enzo’s is a boutique style pizza shop that strictly serves pizza. Dough is made using a 100+ year family recipe and sauces daily in house. Enzo’s Pizza Co. opened in May. The concept is owned by United States Marine Veteran Nick Buono; Olivia Di Rienzo, youngest owner at 19 and graduate of the Boces Culinary program; and  first generation Italian businessman Justin Stenta. “All three of our family’s parents, grandparents and aunts and uncles are all from Italy and came to the USA for a better life, for the American dream,” says Stenta. “Our pizzeria is located in Johnson City, NY which is part of Binghamton, NY (central, upstate NY) –— full of history and a beautiful area. We currently offer four styles of pizza. We have a personal pan pizza, 15-inch round pan pizza, 16-inch hand tossed stone cooked pizza and a 12 x 12 square pan pizza Sicilian style.  We also make Enzo poppers, aka garlic knots, stuffed cheese breads and pinwheels. We offer a specialty pizza each week that the community always looks forward to! We are sticking true to our Italian roots, that if it can be made with dough, we can make it. Our most ordered pizza is the Killer Bees. It can be made on any style, most popular on the 12 x 12 square Sicilian pan pizza.” 

Slice & Pie, Washington, DC

The pizzeria was recently named 50 Top Pizza Slice USA, among other national and regional recognitions. Slice & Pie is known for its New York-style and Detroit-style whole pies and by the slice by pizzaiolo master Giulio Adriano. The menu also highlights a Sicilian style Upside Down Pizza. The menu is straight forward offering a few specialties to accompany the pizza menu. Pizzas include the Burrata Pie with tomato sauce, mozzarella, fresh burrata, basil, Parmesan and olive oil. There is also the Spicy Supreme Pie with Parmesan cream, mozzarella, mushroom, garlic, truffle oil and parsley. Slice & Pie also offers gluten free options.

Penelope Pizza, Tucson, Arizona

The wood-fired pizzeria is garnering a lot of attention locally and national, including the 50 Top USA list. Penelope has moved into a new location to expand its culinary offerings like house-made pasta and more unique pizzas, a bar program and events. A product of the Covid-19 pandemic, the concept has grown from pop-up pizza kits to food truck before opening the restaurant. Fan favorites include Spicy Jim with 50/50 base, fresh mozzarella, pepperoni, oregano, chili flakes, Parmesan, basil and a Buffalo ranch drizzle. Another favorite is the Pammy with Calabrian pesto oil, smoke cheese blend, marinated cherry tomatoes, chives and balsamic glaze drizzle.

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