Scott's Pizza Journal

I run tours of significant pizzerias in NYC, write a column for Pizza Today Magazine, judge pizza competitions, and wrote VIVA LA PIZZA! THE ART OF THE PIZZA BOX about my Guinness World Record collection of pizza boxes. I am livin' la vida pizza.

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This Week's Quarantine Pizza Schedule

MONDAY, MAY 11  2pm ET Pizza Time for Kids: Stromboli @ Facebook (note the earlier time this week)

WEDNESDAY, MAY 13  3pm ET Pizza Time for Kids: Garlic Knots w/ Miriam @ Facebook 8pm ET Pizza History 101 (online class) @ Zoom ($10 via Scott’s Pizza Tours) THURSDAY, MAY 14  8pm ET NYC in 8 Slices (VIRTUAL pizza tour) @ Zoom ($10 via Scott’s Pizza Tours) FRIDAY, MAY 15  3pm ET Mastering Chicago Style w/ Leo Spizzirri @ Zoom ($25 via Breville) SATURDAY, MAY 16  12pm ET Live Interview w/ Maggie DeMarco-Mieles of Di Fara @ Instagram Live 1pm ET Pizza Making: Perfect Dough @ Zoom ($15 via Scott’s Pizza Tours) SUNDAY, MAY 17  1pm ET Pizza Making: Stretch, Top, and Bake @ Zoom ($15 via Scott’s Pizza Tours)

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Quarantine Pizza Schedule

MONDAY, MAY 4 2pm ET Pizza Time for Kids: Sicilian Pizza @ Facebook (note the earlier time this week)

WEDNESDAY, MAY 6 3pm ET Pizza Time for Kids: After School Cheesy Bread w/ Miriam @ Facebook 8pm ET Pizza History 101 w/ Scott (online class) @ Zoom ($10 via Scott’s Pizza Tours)

THURSDAY, MAY 7 8pm ET NYC in 8 Slices w/ Amy (VIRTUAL pizza tour) @ Zoom ($10 via Scott’s Pizza Tours)

FRIDAY, MAY 8 3pm ET Meet the Makers STOP #1: Thin and Crispy w/ Anthony Falco @ Zoom ($25 via Breville) SATURDAY, MAY 9 11am ET Pizza Boxes of the World @ Facebook (via Hoboken Public Library) 12pm ET Live Interview with Mark Iacono from Lucali @ Instagram Live 1pm ET Pizza Making: Perfect Dough @ Zoom ($15 via Scott’s Pizza Tours) SUNDAY, MAY 10 1pm ET Pizza Making: Stretch, Top, and Bake @ Zoom ($15 via Scott’s Pizza Tours)

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Pizza vs Pandemic with Scott’s Pizza Tours

Scott Wiener of Scott’s Pizza Tours tells Lauren Scala how the organization campaign with Slice Out Hunger, Pizza Vs Pandemic to make a difference during this time.

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Miriam’s Dessert Pizza

Ingredients: 1x dough ball, 8oz (here’s a video about how to make your own pizza dough) 1 TBS chocolate hazelnut spread 1 tsp Powdered Sugar Thin slices of banana, strawberry OR both!

Step 1: Pull dough from fridge 2HRS prior to bake time Step 2: Preheat oven for 45 min at 450°F if using a pizza stone/steel (normal preheat if using a baking sheet). Place jar of Nutella NEXT TO, not on top of the oven so it softens in the jar. Softening it will enable it to spread more easily onto your curst. Step 3: Stretch dough ball out into a 12” circle, place on peel and use a fork to poke little holes in dough Step 4: Bake at 450°F for 6 minutes, or until lightly golden brown (it shouldn’t look dark like a pizza crust, it’s dessert!) Step 5: Place on plate and apply tablespoon of chocolate hazelnut spread in center, work Nutella and spread over inside of pizza while the crust is hot! (be careful) Step 6: Add fruit, then powdered sugar and you’re done!

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This Week's Quarantine Pizza Schedule

MONDAY, APRIL 27 3pm ET Pizza Time for Kids: The Calzone Zone @ Facebook

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29 3pm ET Pizza Time for Kids: Dessert Pizza With Miriam @ Facebook 8pm ET Pizza History 101 (online class) @ Zoom ($10 via Scott’s Pizza Tours)

THURSDAY, APRIL 30 8pm ET NYC in 8 Slices (VIRTUAL pizza tour) @ Zoom ($10 via Scott’s Pizza Tours)

SATURDAY, May 2 12pm ET Live Interview with Audrey Kelly from Audrey Jane's Pizza Garage @ Instagram Live 1pm ET Pizza Making: Perfect Dough at Home @ Zoom ($15 via Scott’s Pizza Tours) SUNDAY, May 3 1pm ET Pizza Making: Stretch, Top, and Bake @ Zoom ($15 via Scott’s Pizza Tours)

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Virtual Pizza Tour Stop #1: Thin & Crispy with Anthony Falco

Join us on a pizza tour in a virtual series highlighting different genres of pizza from our pizza pro partners.

Join us for stop #1 on our virtual cross-country pizza tour!

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This Week’s Quarantine Pizza Schedule

MONDAY, APRIL 20 3pm ET Pizza Time for Kids: Cookie Sheet Pizza @ Facebook

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22 3pm ET Pizza Time for Kids: Pizza With Miriam @ Facebook 8pm ET Pizza History 101 (online class) @ Zoom ($10 via Scott’s Pizza Tours)

THURSDAY, APRIL 23 8pm ET NYC in 8 Slices (VIRTUAL pizza tour) @ Zoom ($10 via Scott’s Pizza Tours)

SATURDAY, APRIL 25 12pm ET Live Interview @ Instagram Live 1pm ET Pizza Making: Perfect Dough at Home @ Zoom ($15 via Scott’s Pizza Tours) SUNDAY, APRIL 26 1pm ET Pizza Making: Stretch, Top, and Bake @ Zoom ($15 via Scott’s Pizza Tours)

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Virtual Pizza Making Class

We’re hosting virtual pizza making classes that people can attend from anywhere in the world! Here’s an equipment list and an ingredient list for those who’d like to follow along from home:

Equipment List 2 medium bowls ……….. or you can use ……….... 1 large bowl kitchen scale …………… or you can use ……….... cups and spoons pizza stone …………….. or you can use ………..... frying pan or baking sheet pizza peel ………………. or you can use ……….... large plate or baking sheet spatula ………………….. or you can use ……….... your hands!

Shopping List if You Plan To Make Dough  ⭗ flour (All Purpose is ok, BREAD FLOUR is better) ⭗ 1 yeast packet (Active Dry Yeast or Instant Dry Yeast) ⭗ water (tap is fine) ⭗ salt (fine sea salt or kosher salt is best) ⭗ olive oil ⭗ 1 can whole peeled or crushed tomatoes (or pre-made sauce) ⭗ 1 pound mozzarella (can be fresh, low moisture, pre-shredded) ⭗ 1 head of garlic ⭗ hard cheese (optional) ⭗ toppings (optional)

Shopping List if You Plan To Buy Dough or purchase a pizza making kit from your local pizzeria ⭗ 2x 10 ounce dough balls (or as many as you’d like to make) ⭗ flour (you won’t need much, just a couple ounces) ⭗ olive oil ⭗ 1 can whole peeled or crushed tomatoes (or pre-made sauce) ⭗ 1 pound of mozzarella cheese (can be fresh or low moisture) ⭗ 1 head of garlic ⭗ hard cheese like Pecorino or Parmigiano (optional) ⭗ toppings (optional)

NOTE ABOUT PRE-MADE DOUGH: If you buy pre-made dough, the best stuff comes from your local pizzeria. They pack it better than grocery stores so it will be easier to stretch. Ask the pizzeria when the dough was made and how many ounces are in the dough ball. We may have to cut it down for use at home. If you have to buy from a grocery store, just be careful not to squeeze the dough before we’re ready to stretch it. Either way, you’ll have to let pre-made dough sit out on the counter for 2 hours before the class begins. If you buy frozen dough, let it defrost in the refrigerator for 24-48 hours before the class if possible. Check out this video for some helpful hints for using store-bought dough!

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This Week’s Quarantine Pizza Schedule (Passover Edition)

MONDAY, APRIL 13 3pm ET Pizza Time for Kids: Pizza Flavored Matzah @ Facebook 7:30pm ET Matzah Pizza Making @ Traditional Kitchens TUESDAY, APRIL 14 1pm ET “I Eat Pizza For a Living. Really!” @ Quarantine Academy 8:30pm ET Matzah Pizza Hacks @ Brooklyn Brainery WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15 3pm ET Pizza Time for Kids: Next Level Matzah Pizza @ Facebook 8pm ET Pizza History 101 @ Zoom (via Scott’s Pizza Tours) THURSDAY, APRIL 16 8pm ET NYC in 8 Slices @ Zoom (via Scott’s Pizza Tours) FRIDAY, APRIL 17 2pm ET Pizza Making Without an Oven @ Hoboken Public Library’s Facebook SATURDAY, APRIL 18 2pm ET Home Pizza Making Tricks @ Zoom (via Scott’s Pizza Tours)

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Scott Weiner and Pizza - Morano Whenever - Omny.fm

Frank talks with Scott Weiner, of Scott's Pizza Tours, the man with the largest collection of pizza boxes in the world. He also has a passion for pizza like no other. In their conversation they discuss the history of pizza and share some of their favorites.

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Just because we’re social distancing doesn’t mean we can’t have a heathy dose of pizza in our lives!

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Your Quarantine Pizza Schedule

MONDAY, MARCH 23

11am ET Sourdough Start-Along @ Instagram Stories Have you always wanted to make a sourdough starter? Now is the time! I'll be posting a video on Instagram Stories every day at 11am ET so you can play along. All you need is flour, water, and a container (and a kitchen scale if you have one). This takes about 8-12 days and I'll be saving it all as a story highlight if you want to reference it in the future.

3pm ET The Science of Pizza Dough for Kids @ Facebook Hop on the Scott's Pizza Tours Facebook page for a live lesson all about the science of pizza dough. This is intended for elementary school kids but anyone can join. If you want to play along, all you need is flour, water, salt, dry yeast, a bowl, a kitchen scale (measuring cups and spoons accepted), and a dream.

TUESDAY, MARCH 24

11am ET Sourdough Start-Along @ Instagram Stories On day 2 of our sourdough start-along, we have a dramatic surprise in store for you. It involves stirring.

8:30pm ET Pizza History Online Class @ Zoom (via Brooklyn Brainery) For anyone who has taken a pizza tour with us, this online class is going to take it all to the next level. I'll be presenting some deep cuts about the history of pizza in Naples and NYC. Broadcasting live from my home office, I'll have access to all the photos, books, archival records, and primary sources we don't have on our tours. Tickets are just $5 and available here.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25

11am ET Sourdough Start-Along @ Instagram Stories Day 3 means more feeding! Bring some flour, water, and your starter.

3pm ET Stretching Pizza Dough for Kids @ Facebook I'll show you how to stretch the pizza dough I made on Monday. If you can't make pizza dough at home, tons of pizzerias across the U.S. are selling home pizza kits. Or you can watch and play along with Play-Doh!

THURSDAY, MARCH 26

11am ET Sourdough Start-Along @ Instagram Stories Day 4 needs MORE flour and water, but not much more.

FRIDAY, MARCH 27

11am ET Sourdough Start-Along @ Instagram Stories Things are really taking off by day 5. Your yeast and bacteria are really getting jazzy. But they need one thing. You guessed it, flour and water! Oh dang, that's two things.

1:30pm ET Pizza Box Collection Tour @ Facebook Live I hold the Guinness World Record for my collection of over 1,500 pizza boxes. They're all amazing, they're all (mostly) unused, and they're all in my apartment. Join me on Instagram as I show you some of my favorites from nearly 100 different countries!

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Scott Wiener Has The Pizza Box Collection World Record!

Sunday is National Pizza Day and to celebrate Mike Hsu and Josh Dolan had a pizza expert on the show. Scott Weiner, has written a book about pizza, has a pizza tour business, and also holds the record for the worlds largest pizza box collection!

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Man’s record-setting pizza box collection must’ve cost him a lot of dough

“When the moon hits your eye like a big pizza box” isn’t exactly how the song goes, but for Flatbush’s Scott Wiener, “that’s amore.” Wiener has the Guinness World Record for his collection of 595 p…

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Flatbush man sets Guinness World Record for the largest collection of pizza boxes

Some people collect dolls and others collect baseball cards, but a Flatbush man has taken his love of pizza to a whole new level.

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I’m assisting two of my mentors at a 3-day course called Smart Start, hosted by Pizza University in Beltsville, MD. The class will run three days March 9-11 and covers the basics of opening and maintaining a successful pizzeria. We’ll make both American and Neapolitan pizzas while discussing restaurant concepts, marketing, staffing, economics, ingredient selection, equipment use, and WAY MORE! We’ll even make our own fresh mozzarella. This is our second time running the class and we’re so excited to partner with Pizza University for this rare opportunity. VERY FEW seats are available for the course so sign up now!

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Pizza Tour guest Tyler Smith brought an awesome infrared camera on the tour a few months again and sent me all these cool images of the pizzas we ate and the ovens we inspected. Here’s a shot of the pizza at Lombardi’s showing the hot spots (white) and the cooler spots (red). This confirms that cheese is the culprit for pizza burn!

Check out Tyler’s other rad photos here.