Pizza Wars - Season 5
Season 5
Episodes
Iconic Brooklyn Pizza Tour
Brooklyn is home to some of the best pizza on the planet. On the premiere episode of Pizza Wars: Quest for the Perfect Slice, host Nicole Russell is meeting up with native Brooklynites Adam Richman and Frank Pinello to explore the past, present, and future of Brooklyn pizza. First, Nicole and Frank visit Luigi's Pizza in Park Slope, where second-generation owner Giovanni Lanzo is keeping his family's legacy alive after 50 years of business. Next, Nicole stops by South Brooklyn newcomer Lucia Pizza of Avenue X, before meeting Adam Richman at Williamsburg's wildly popular L'Industrie Pizza. From traditional, old-school slice shops, to innovative, chef-driven pizzerias, Brooklyn remains a true paradise for pizza lovers in 2023.
Nick DiGiovanni Tries to Survive Working at a Professional Slice Shop
Nick DiGiovanni is one of YouTube most popular chefs, and Nicole Russell is a home-cook extraordinaire. But can Nick and Nicole survive a shift working at America's craziest slice shop? On this episode of Pizza Wars: Quest for the Perfect Slice, Tony Boloney's Mike Hauke will put Nick and Nicole through two challenges. First, a 90-second sprint to bake a plain cheese pizza. Then, a real-life rush order consisting of two of Tony Boloney's most outrageous creations. Can Nick and Nicole handle the heat?
The Fight to Save New York's Iconic $1 Slice
The $1 slice is synonymous with New York City. But is the golden age of 99-cent pizza finally over? In the last year, shops that once sold slices for just a buck have been raising their prices to $1.50. On this special episode of Pizza Wars: Quest for the Perfect Slice, host Nicole Russell is on a mission to better understand the current state of the $1 slice in NYC. From $1 slice pioneers like 2 Bros and Champion Pizza, to regular customers digging into their pockets for an extra 50 cents, Nicole is speaking with real New Yorkers who survive off of the slice day in and day out.
The Legend of Lucali: How to Make New York's Most Coveted Pizza
Lucali is one of the most celebrated pizzerias in the world. The restaurant's owner, Mark Iacono, has become a larger-than-life figure in the New York pizza scene—and a mentor to Pizza Wars host Nicole Russell. In this rare, intimate interview filmed in Lucali's backyard, Iacono tells Nicole and Scott Wiener how he took inspiration from legendary Brooklyn pizza-maker Domenico De Marco of DiFara, and ultimately created one of the most sought after pies on the planet. And later, Iacono teaches Nicole and comedian Chris Distefano how to make Lucali's legendary pizza during a special, hands-on cooking tutorial.
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