Chris Bianco no longer at the helm

[Modthyrth]

He's still alive, but it's sad news nonetheless:

Chris Bianco no longer making pizzas

[james]

Re: Chris Bianco no longer at the helm

Wow. That's big news. We definitely wish him the best with his health -- and it sounds like he has some pretty trusty folks around him.

James

[texassourdough]

Re: Chris Bianco no longer at the helm

I am planning to be there next Thursday. Having been there before, I will have something to compare to. I will report back!
Jay

[Jraducha]

Re: Chris Bianco no longer at the helm

He hasnt been at the helm for the last 2 months plus.....

[BrianShaw]

Re: Chris Bianco no longer at the helm

What a shame. I hope his health improves. Asthma can be a killer.

[mgraban]

Re: Chris Bianco no longer at the helm

My wife and I were there in late December. We saw him prepping for open, but wasn't there when we were seated at 7. We were told he wasn't feeling well and went home early (this was before the announcement). The pizza was still incredible, but it's not the same not getting to say hi to Chris. He was the inspiration for our home oven after we moved from Phoenix and couldn't find anything comparable. I wish him all the best with his health, most important thing.

[texassourdough]

Re: Chris Bianco no longer at the helm

Well, I am back from Phoenix but ended up not going to Pizzaria Bianco. Just too crazy and hard to get in after flying. So we ended up at Quiessence - not a pizza place but spectacularly good food - rated by many as the best restaurant in Phoenix. Sorry I can't report on the status of Pizzaria Bianco!
Jay