CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – The owner of a popular West Ashley pizza restaurant is about to embark on a journey that could change his life.
Michael Pitera, owner of Pizza A Modo Mio , has been selected to compete in one of the largest pizza competitions in the world, all the way in Rimini, Italy.
Pitera is set to be a proud member of the 2025 US Pizza Team, a group of culinary competitors from across the nation dedicated to bettering the pizza industry through competition.
The master pizzaiolo founded his West Ashley pizza parlor about two years ago, and since then, his shop has proven to be wildly popular. He specializes in New York-style pizza and even flies in certain ingredients from the Bronx right to the Holy City.
While the slices will take center stage, this isn’t just about pizza, this is about artistry, tradition, and representing the United States to a global audience. And it’s something Pitera takes very seriously as he gears up to showcase his skill in the three different categories: pizza in a pan, non-traditional pizza, and dessert pizza.