Professor Pizza
Anthony Scardino - Professor Pizza
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“I tasted prototype Logan Squares, with caramelized cheese edges and crunchy yet light crusts, all so extraordinary that they are likely to become destination pizzas.”
Louisa Chu - Chicago Tribune
“Scardino — a.k.a Professor Pizza — has created cracker crust pies (think old-school Vito & Nick’s) and an Italian-style grinder (perfect for an after-school snack).”
Ashok Selvam - Eater
“Known to pizza aficionados as ‘Professor Pizza,’ Scardino is bringing his world-class knowledge and expertise to the Streeterville pizzeria.”
“Anthony Scardino (AKA Professor Pizza) of Dough Bro’s in Chicago has crafted the Holy Mole pizza as a tribute to his favorite food, chicken mole.”
Linnea Covington - Westword
“Anthony Scardino (AKA Professor Pizza) of Dough Bro’s in Chicago has crafted the Holy Mole pizza as a tribute to his favorite food, chicken mole.”
Aly Walansky - Forbes
“Professor Pizza, says that pepperoni is an American extrapolation of Calabrese salami tradition. It’s also a close cousin to soppressata, an Italian dried salami.”
Brittany Anas - Eat This, Not That!
“A paper plate has never looked so good until decorated with the thinnest, cheesiest, and most flavorful pizza in Chicago. Whether you crave pepperoni, mushrooms, or sausage, Dough Bros has it all.”
Chicago Scene - Vamonde
“These were some of the nation’s prominent pizza makers, representatives from pizzerias that are institutions and crank out hundreds of pies a night. Scott Wiener from Scott’s Pizza Tours was chatting with Anthony Scardino from Chicago’s Professor Pizza….”
Jason Laferrera - Taste
“I've been following the career of Anthony Scardino since Tom reported on his pedigree a few years back. He's competing in his first International Pizza Challenge this year and, at the time of this writing, is balling his dough up for this week's competition. What a guy!”
Dan Tallerico - Pizza Walk With Me
“...Dough Bros, where the company’s general manager Anthony “Professor Pizza” Scardino greeted us with two of his newest contributions to the pizzeria’s New York-style menu—Sicilian and Grandma pizza.”
“Anthony Scardino, AKA Professor Pizza, studied under 12 time World Pizza Champion Tony Gemignani, and has participated in numerous culinary events including the International Pizza Expo and the Caputo Cup.”
“Professor Pizza teamed up with Geo Tapia, the chef at Tankard and Compass Bar, to develop the pizza recipe.”
Ashok Selvam - Eater
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“I’m the owner of Streeterville Pizzeria & Tap and I would like to highly recommend Anthony “Professor Pizza” Scardino. Anthony developed our recipe in the early stages of our opening and helped trained key staff on how to implement all stages of the dough making process. He also educated the staff on the importance of the proper mixture and preparation of other ingredients so our final product would remain consistent. The standard operating procedures he set in place remain there today and without his help the pizzeria would have struggled to produce a consistent product. He is an excellent consultant who will make a lasting impact.”
“After making Neapolitan style pizza for 3 years at home (outdoor Mugnaini wood burning oven) I decided to hire Tony to reach the next level. He was recommended by a friend who’s wife hired him for a birthday party. His in depth knowledge is impressive, however his compassion for all things pizza is outstanding. We spent 3 evenings together discussing the science behind preparing the dough, and how to create that highly sought after cornicione! The lessons learned are invaluable, and my family & guests will reap the benefits for the years ahead.
Bravo Professore Pizza!!!”