An acclaimed Jacksonville chef is launching a fast-casual homemade pizza-centric restaurant in the historic former San Marco Theatre building on San Marco Square.
Electric Dough Pizza Co., at 1996 San Marco Blvd., will focus on Chef Tom Gray’s signature fresh-from-scratch rectangular pizzas featuring a Roman-style dough with Detroit-style crispy, cheesy edges.
The targeted opening date is by the fourth quarter this year, according to a news release Monday announcing the concept.
Named for the Italian-imported electric oven used to bake the pizzas, Electric Dough Pizza Co. is the latest concept from Gray and his wife and business partner, Sarah Marie Johnston. The couple are the founders and owners of Prati Italia, 4972 Big Island Drive at the Markets at Town Center, and Town Hall, 2012 San Marco Blvd. which neighbors the theatre.
Gray’s artisan pizza tops the menu at Prati Italia and is popular at local groceries such as Native Sun in Jacksonville Beach.