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
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
5 Must Try Pizza Places in Arizona
Arizona is not a region often lauded for its pizzerias. But across the state are countless restaurants that craft up some of the most delicious pizzas we’ve been able to get our hands on. This