A slice of New York is heading to Grand Rapids—by way of Traverse City.
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Two Sons Pizza, the Northern Michigan pizzeria known for its fresh, handmade New York-style pies, is gearing up to open two new restaurants downtown Grand Rapids.
The Tysons’ Pizza Journey From Italy to Traverse City
Owners Jen and Steve Tyson launched Two Sons in Traverse City three years ago, naming it after—yep—their two sons, who also happen to be their biggest fans.
But their pizza story started long before that. Their obsession with authentic pizza really took off after a 2019 trip to Italy. There, they took a pizza-making class just outside of Rome.
Then came the pandemic. The Tysons relocated to New York City, where—while the world slowed down—one thing didn’t: pizza. They fell in love with a neighborhood spot called Baker’s Pizza. When they later moved to Michigan in 2022 to be near family, they missed that unmistakable New York slice.
Hand-Stretched, Scratch-Made Pies
When they couldn’t find anything quite like it, they decided to make it themselves. With the help of Baker’s former operations manager, Jamaie Cacee, they opened Two Sons Pizza inside the Coin Slot Arcade Bar in Traverse City.
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