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A Philly pizza chef went up against masters from Italy - and finished strong

A local pizza chef placed 5th out of 15 in a competition that included doughmasters from Italy.

Vincenzo Barone with chef Fabrizio Roscioli of Forno Campo de' Fiori in Rome.
Vincenzo Barone with chef Fabrizio Roscioli of Forno Campo de' Fiori in Rome.Read moreHandout

Vincenzo Barone, owner of Bricco Coal Fired Pizza in Westmont and his newly opened location in the Bourse Food Hall, recently got the chance to see how his pies stack up against those made by some of the world’s renowned pizzaiolos.

Last week, Barone placed fifth out of 15 in the International Pizza Challenge at the International Pizza Expo in Las Vegas. Barone, who was chosen to compete as an ambassador for the flour company Polselli, faced top pizza chefs competing in a Roman-style pizza category against other chefs from the U.S. and Italy.

Barone came in right behind Fabrizio Roscioli, whose historic Roman bakery Forno Campo de’Fiori is famous for its pizza bianca, or white pizza.

“It was inspiring and I am excited to be back in Philly and ready to step my pizza game up," Barone said. "It was incredible seeing how important pizza is to the community!”