Steven Larson, better known online as the Wizard of ZA, is an Arizona pizza connoisseur. He has visited just about ever single pizzeria in the state, raking over 100 of them every year on his Instagram. Steven also has become known for his yearly brewers bracket, a fun interactive brewery ranking tournament mimicking March Madness. Since the first issue of A Taste of AZ Magazine Steven has been our resident AZ pizza expert, so check out some of his favorite spots below!
Steven’s Recent Articles
Spinato’s Pizzeria and Family Kitchen: A Rise to Greatness
If you have lived in Arizona, then you’ve likely heard of Spinato’s Pizza. Spinato’s recently just celebrated its 48th birthday here in the valley, and their story is that of growth from humble beginnings as
Pizza in Pine AZ: Old County Inn Pizzeria
Old County Inn is a wood-fired pizzeria nestled in a meadow in the small mountain town of Pine, Arizona. For those unfamiliar with the area, picture a small, cute, extraordinarily friendly town just about 20
Fire & Brimstone in Gilbert, AZ
Fire & Brimstone is located in Gilbert, AZ inside of a building called Barnone, which is dubbed a “Craftsman Community.” Barnone itself is something special, and is on the cutting-edge of an evolution of the
The Parlor Pizzeria in Phoenix, AZ
The Parlor Pizzeria, located on Camelback Road just east of the 51, was established in 2007 and has been a powerhouse in the Arizona pizza game ever since. They were even rated the #1 pizza
Osteria Mia
Osteria Mia is one of the newest Italian restaurants in the valley. Located in north Phoenix just off the I-17 on Happy Valley Road and owned by the young and polarizing restauranteur, Mario Rana.
CHI vs NY Pizza in PHX
Written by Steven Larson Photographed by Luke Irvin Chicago and New York, the Windy City and the Big Apple. They have plenty in common- big city, a passion for sports, and of course their