Via Veneto Pizzarium Opens
Great news for pizza lovers! Marco and Amy Stevanoni – owners of Veneto Ristorante Italiano – have opened a new pizza restaurant located at 511 East 900 S in Salt Lake City called Via Veneto Pizzarium.
From the business: Via Veneto Pizzarium is a quick-service restaurant offering Pizza al Taglio, a traditional Italian, semi-thick, light, and crispy crust pizza. The name, al Taglio, translates to “by the cut,” refers to the way the pizza is sold, in slices by weight, served in generous portions. Pizzas are topped all the way to the edge, with a perfectly crisp crust and a variety of cheeses and interesting toppings. Only the highest quality ingredients are used for these unique and flavorful pizzas, specifically Italian flour, which makes it possible for even those with gluten intolerance to indulge. Via Veneto Pizzarium is a standout destination for pizza lovers seeking a memorable and authentic Italian dining experience, to stay or grab and go.
I can’t wait to check out Via Veneto Pizzarium and report back!
Utah’s First Arepa Fest
The Spice Kitchen Incubator invites the public on Saturday, March 21st from 5 to 10 PM to “Celebrate Utah’s vibrant culinary diversity at this community-centered food and culture festival – Arepa & Beyond Fest. The event runs from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., featuring a full day of ready-to-eat dishes and lively entertainment.”
An arepa is a type of flatbread made of ground maize dough that may be stuffed with a filling, eaten in northern parts of South America since pre-Venezuelan times, and notable primarily in the cuisine of Venezuela and Colombia, but also present in Bolivia, Ecuador, and Central America.
According to the Spice Kitchen Incubator organizers, “This family-friendly event is free to attend, and guests who register in advance will enjoy access to a special express service line. Throughout the day, you’ll experience live artistic performances and a delicious array of foods including Venezuelan arepas, Colombian arepas, pupusas, Gorditas, and more. A variety of vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options will also be available, ensuring there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Come support local culinary talent, savor bold flavors, and be part of a new Utah tradition!”
The event takes place at Tracy Aviary’s Nature Center, 3310 South 1000 West, SLC.
Pi Day was March 14th, and North Italia celebrated with a new pizza created just for the Mountain West, alongside the debut of its nationwide Nashville Hot Chicken pie.
On March 14th, North Italia introduced theTwice Baked Potato, a limited-time pizza inspired by local flavors and developed by the regional culinary team. Available through Friday, April 10, the pizza features pancetta, smoked mozzarella, potato 3 ways, fried jalapeno and herb creme fraiche, and will be offered exclusively at the following North Italia locations: Meridian, ID & Riverton, UT.
The Nashville Hot Chicken pizza, topped with house-made dill pickles and herb ranch, will also be available at all locations nationwide through the end of the campaign. Each pie is priced at $23, with happy hour pricing at $20. The team has pledged to donate $1 for every Pi Day pizza sold to a local organization with the mission to provide hunger relief. Guests can also receive 20% off on DoorDash when you purchase a featured Pi Day Pizza from March 16-30.
Both pizzas will be available for dine-in, takeout and delivery via DoorDash, and are part of North Italia’s annual Pi Day campaign. This year, the team is debuting 17 total new pizzas across the country.
