A Tasty Tease: What Influencers Are Saying About Pizzafest

On Monday, August 19th, ArtsQuest and Pat’s Pizza came together for a night of deliciousness! With Pizzafest just a month away, local Lehigh Valley influencers gathered for an event filled with pizza-making fun, homemade mozzarella making, and plenty of content creation. 

Monday nights are for making mozzarella! Thanks to Mozzarella Di Michael, influencers were able to participate in a hands-on mozzarella-making demo! While crafting the homemade mozz, influencers were able to witness the largest cheese pulls the room had ever seen. When the cheese had reached the perfect consistency, Michael formed Bocconcini or bite sized mozzarella for everyone to try!

Photograph by: Ted Colegrove

Amidst the cheesy goodness, influencers had a blast snapping photos, capturing videos, and mingling with one another. We caught up with some of them to get their take on Pizzafest.

Chuck Twohig (@didnt.suck) is filled with anticipation for the diverse pizza styles Pizzafest will showcase. From Chicago deep-dish to Detroit-style and beyond, Chuck is ready to dive into every slice and savor the variety.

Antonio from the Pizza Fellas Podcast is all about community spirit. He’s excited to see how Pizzafest will not only celebrate everyone’s favorite food but also support local businesses. Antonio believes this festival will be a fantastic way to bring the community together and spread some pizza love.

Tommy Dorsey, local food influencer was asked the inevitable question about whether pineapple belongs on pizza.  He said, while he’s not personally a fan, he respects everyone’s preferences—except when it comes to mushrooms. That’s a hard pass for him!

Carrie Havranek from Edible Lehigh Valley is the queen of versatile toppings. Depending on her mood, Carrie might top her pizza with arugula for a fresh salad vibe, sausage for some hearty protein, or drizzle on hot honey for a sweet and spicy twist. Her topping game is strong!

Photograph by: Ted Colegrove

Hanna O’Reilly from Discover Lehigh Valley believes Pizzafest is a no-brainer for locals who love pizza. She mentioned that so many people when asked their favorite food say pizza, so why not celebrate it at a festival dedicated entirely to it?

Lastly, Jessica Ferrara is excited to explore new and undiscovered pizza spots. With so many great pizza places in the Valley, Jessica and her spouse are eager to expand their pizza horizons and find new favorites.

September 29th is almost here, and Pizzafest promises to be a slice of heaven! Grab your tickets now at SteelStacks Pizzafest and get ready to dive into a world of pizza perfection. You doughn’t want to miss this!