About Us
Meet the planet’s biggest pizza nerds
We're pizza lovers first, tour guides second. Our mission is to welcome you into the fold of NYC's storied pizza culture. We do that by having great relationships with the best pizzerias in New York City. Our tours support small businesses by purchasing their food and sharing the stories they don't have time to tell. When that story gets complicated, we do the research to separate fact from fiction. You may think pizza is just the world's most delicious food, but it's really science, history, culture, people...and also cheese.
Meet the tour guides we work with to spread the pizza knowledge and love...
Amy Rothberger
Amy grew up outside of Detroit but insists there’s New York in her blood, as her father was proudly born and raised in Brooklyn. She spent every winter break as a child piling into the station wagon (and subsequently the minivan) to drive 10+ hours to Brooklyn to visit family.
Asad Dandia
Born and bred in NYC, Asad is the consummate student just as much as he is the consummate educator. His interests include history, cultural anthropology, community organizing, and of course extra cheese. Guiding tours is Asad's favorite way to enjoy NYC.
Chef Mincey
If Ashley Mincey looks familiar, you're probably a fan of Master Chef. She was a leading competitor on season 9 and has been teaching online cooking classes from her home in Miami since 2020. As for her favorite slice? If it’s sweet and spicy- it’s serving pizza goals!
C.C. Webster
As the brains behind-the-scenes, C.C. coordinates scheduling for all public and private pizza tours. Always a huge fan of anything with cheese, it was on the Sunday Pizza Bus that she discovered the beauty and bounty of the New York pizza world, seeking out new slices ever since.
Dan Kaminsky
Dan was born and raised in Brooklyn, living in NYC his entire life. He grew up in a household with no skilled chefs, so pizza was always the standby. Dan started giving food tours in 2014 but lacked an emotional connection with the food. Thats when he turned his focus to pizza, the food that weaned him.
David Frasure
As a street performer, David has regaled thousands of New Yorkers and visitors alike with the vibrant sounds of his lively marimba. Communicating through a heavy instrument has its drawbacks, which is why David turned to the glorious slice of pizza as his muse. Ask him about his recent trip to Napoli!
Dennis Golin
You don't become a 2-time Jeopardy champion unless you love information. Unfortunately you can't become a 3-time champ if you can't identify a quote from the movie Fatal Attraction. This is the life of Dennis Golin, Manhattan native and lover of great neighborhood pizza.
Nate Goldblum
As a grad student studying art history, Nate finds beauty in every slice. Be it a classic coal-fired pizza, a substantial Sicilian, or a juicy Neapolitan, he craves it! Even more appropriately, he craves an understanding of context and meaning beyond simple taste.
Paul Mckenney
Paul grew up in a family that ate pizza for every special occasion as well as pretty much every Friday. After moving from Michigan to NYC, he worked at a famous pizzeria for 12 years, meeting Scott along the way. Paul loves all pizza, from the fanciest gourmet pies, to eating pizza rolls in bed.
Ed Flynn
Ed's from Chicago, so he's our secret weapon against those who come into a tour wielding the weaponry of regional pizza style supremacy. We see you. We hear you. We know you. We are you. All pizza is worthy pizza.Also of note, Ed is a stand up comic.
Scott Wiener
SPT's founder is a leading voice in the pizza community. He judges pizza cometitions, consults for pizza companies, and holds the Guinness World Record for largest collection of pizza boxes. His obsession has become a lifestyle.
You?!
We're always looking out for people who have a deep love and passion for pizza. If you love science, history. culture, and people please send us a note! If you aren't inquisitive and don't have a hit list of pizzerias you want to check out, you need not apply.
we’re kinda famous
(so we're told)
Scott takes Ryan Seacrest on a NYC pizza tour!
"Scott has forgotten more about pizza than most people have ever known!"
LIVE with Kelly and Ryan
Scott takes Ryan Seacrest on a NYC pizza tour through Manhattan and Brooklyn!
O: The Oprah Magazine
Gayle King featured SPT on her page in Oprah Magazine in July 2019. WOW!
Food Network: United Tastes of America
Scott took the Food Network on a tour of Bleecker Street's pizza scene.
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