Dynamic Pizzeria by 13-Time World Pizza Champion to Debut at Foothill Village Shopping Center, Marking the Brand’s First Location in Utah
Slice House by Tony Gemignani, the highly successful fast-casual pizza franchise by world renowned pizzaiolo Tony Gemignani, is proud to announce the December 14, 2024 opening of its new Salt Lake City location and first in Utah, franchised and operated by Bob Baker and Don Lewandowski. Located at 1332 Foothill Drive along the East Bench’s Foothill Village shopping center, Slice House Salt Lake City welcomes guests to experience award-winning pizza by the 13-time world champion in a fast casual setting. Opening day events, which begin at 11 a.m., include a special appearance by Gemignani; book signings of Gemignani’s cookbooks The Pizza Bible and The Pursuit of Pizza: Recipes from the World Pizza Champions; a free Slice House t-shirt as well as the chance to, enter a raffle to win free pizza for a year for the first 50 paying guests.
“We are thrilled to be opening the doors to our first Slice House in Utah and sharing our menu of craft pizzas, fresh pastas and more with the vibrant Salt Lake City community,” said Founder Tony Gemignani. “It’s an honor to further expand Slice House’s footprint across the U.S. under the expertise of our dedicated brand partners, Bob Baker and Don Lewandowski, and we are looking forward to this location becoming a go-to spot in the city for delicious pizza and memorable dining experiences this winter and beyond.” Slice House Salt Lake City features an expansive menu of Gemignani’s famous New York, Sicilian, Grandma, and Detroit style pizzas available by the slice or whole pizza with gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian options, as well as fresh pasta, wings, and salads. The drink menu includes craft beers and premium wines, in addition to non-alcoholic sodas and juices. Like other Slice House locations, Slice House Salt Lake City will debut an exclusive specialty pizza flavor called The Jazzberry, which Gemignani developed in partnership with Baker and Lewandowski, available by the slice only. The Jazzberry is a New York-style white pizza topped with seasoned beef, applewood smoked bacon, onions, garlic oil, oregano, a blend of mozzarella, romano, cheddar, brick & blue cheese, and finished with Chad’s Bear Lake Raspberry Jam, locally produced in Utah.
The new pizza hub has indoor seating for 42 people and will later have outdoor seating for 12 people on its seasonally available, covered patio. It offers takeout, online ordering, and delivery and will be open seven days a week – from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11 a.m. until 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.
“We are delighted and honored to be opening the doors to Utah’s first Slice House by Tony Gemignani location, right here in Salt Lake City, in just a few days,” said Lewandowski. “Whether it’s grabbing a bite after a day of skiing or a sporting event, meeting friends and family for night out, or opting for a cozy night at home, Slice House’s expansive menu, friendly hospitality, and spirited atmosphere will quickly make it a local favorite. We look forward to sharing Tony’s world-famous pizza with the Foothill Village and greater Salt Lake City communities very soon.”
Slice House Salt Lake City is located within Foothill Village, the historic shopping center located off Foothill Drive in the heart of the East Bench neighborhood. It joins the complex’s diverse array of curated shopping, dining and professional businesses including the forthcoming Shake Shack; local restaurants Flower Child, Honest Eatery, and Costa Vida; and sporting goods stores Sports Den and Salt Lake Running Company, among others. The location is minutes away from The University of Utah, the VA Medical Center, Red Butte Garden Amphitheatre, Bonneville Golf Course, and Wasatch Hills Tennis Center, serving as a go-to restaurant for nearby athletes, students, faculty, families, professionals and other residents. Aside from select locations within entertainment venues in Nevada, this new location marks the first individual location outside of California, where Slice House originated.
Slice House is a convenient way for diners to experience pizza and more by a world-champion, celebrity chef. Originally opened in San Francisco’s historic Italian neighborhood of North Beach in 2010, Slice House by Tony Gemignani has expanded to include 15 locations – Slice House Salt Lake City will be its 16th.
ABOUT SLICE HOUSE BY TONY GEMIGNANI
Slice House by Tony Gemignani, a dynamic pizzeria concept led by the 13-time world pizza champion, delivers an artisan pizza experience born from its 2010 origins in San Francisco’s renowned North Beach district. With more than 145 units currently open or in development, Slice House has set the standard in the fast-casual segment, offering an extensive menu that features four styles of handmade crust including traditional New York, homestyle Grandma, rustic Sicilian, and robust Detroit-style pizzas, available by the slice or whole pizza. The complete menu includes salads, fresh pastas and wings. As 2024’s #1 Overall Brand as honored by Pizza Marketplace’s Top 100 Movers & Shakers, Slice House invites entrepreneurs nationwide to join its rapidly expanding franchise program, carrying forward Tony’s craft through authentic recipes and a flexible, proven business model tailored for diverse dining and delivery platforms.
