Listen to Muhammad Abdul-Hadi, owner of Down North Pizza in Philadelphia on The Hot Slice Podcast with Pizza Today

Muhammad Abdul-Hadi just finished a national book tour for his first release, We the Pizza. Since opening Down North Pizza in North Philadelphia in 2021, he has been on a whirlwind of success, from creating Down North Foundation, winning a James Beard Leadership Award and publishing his book. 

We chat with Muhammad about the book and how its stories and recipes that work to reduce recidivism rates. Down North Pizza was founded to offer killer pizza and employ formerly incarcerated individuals. Muhammad shares how Down North was built to foster opportunities and resources.  

Down North serves up a Philly version of Detroit style pizza. Muhammad details how he got his start in pizza. We also learn what’s next for Muhammad and the Down North Pizza brand. 

Learn more about Down North Pizza at https://www.downnorthpizza.com/ and on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/downnorth_pizza/. 

Show Notes: 

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