Earlier this week, I took a pizza-making class at Pizzeria Stella.
Pizzeria Stella interior (Photo: Erin Flynn Jay)
The class (six of us) began in Bar Stella, a cozy side area of the restaurant. We started with appetizers (flatbread, calamari, olives, charcuterie, and chickpeas) and drinks (house red or white wine and beer). My favorite starters were the flavorful calamari and the spiced chickpeas.
Executive Chef Allen Carringer of Pizzeria Stella (Photo: Erin Flynn Jay)
We then moved to the pizza counter, where Executive Chef Allen Carringer led the class. He was friendly and helpful, and he knew his stuff about pizza. Chef Allen instructed us on how to stretch and spin dough.
Stretching and flipping pizza dough (Photo: Erin Flynn Jay)
We topped our pizzas and then baked in a 900° pizza oven.
My friend chose a classic with red sauce, cheese, pepperoni, sausage, and basil.
I chose the tartufo—black truffle, egg, and fontina. Yum!
Tartufo pizza (Photo: Erin Flynn Jay)
This pizza-making class was a unique group experience, and I highly recommend it! Go with friends and family, or on a date.
If you’re interested in taking the pizza-making class at Pizzeria Stella, check out these upcoming classes in June, July, and August. Tickets are $75 (not including tax and gratuity).
Pizzeria Stella is located at 420 S. 2nd Street near the Headhouse Shambles.
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