The mind behind one of the Philly-area’s top burger concepts is turning his eyes pizza-ward. Shahezad Contractor, the restaurateur responsible for regional favorite Cousin’s Burger, is bringing Cousin’s Pizza & Hoagies to Montgomery County this spring, reports local media outlet 69News.
The pizzeria will be bringing authentic New York style pizza and halal hoagies to the 2805 Ridge Pike Eagleville storefront that previously housed Chicago Pizza. Contractor tells What Now Philadelphia that he is aiming for a May 11 opening for Cousin’s Pizza & Hoagies.
Eagleville pizza enthusiasts have ample reason to be excited about the upcoming eatery; Contractor brings a critical eye to the industry and is determined to serve only the finest pies. “I grew up in New York, Long Island, and I’m a big pizza snob.” he explains. “I’ve been to almost every single pizza place in my city, so if I’m going to do this, I’m going to do it properly-New York style pizza.”…