A Pittsburgh pizzeria has earned global recognition, winning the coveted title of ‘World’s Best Cheese Slice’ at the International Pizza Expo in Las Vegas on March 27. Chris Ostapenko, a long-time staff member at Slice on Broadway, claimed first place in the highly competitive contest, which featured 75 pizza makers from around the world.
“It’s not just a pizza — it’s years of passion and love for the craft,” Slice on Broadway shared in a heartfelt Facebook post, accompanied by a video showing Ostapenko preparing his award-winning slice. The post continued, “Chris set out to make something special, and now it’s the best cheese slice in the world. Here’s to hard work, dedication, and a whole lot of love for pizza!”
Ostapenko, who has been part of the Slice on Broadway team for nearly 15 years, approached the competition with the same attention to detail that he applies every day at the shop. “I made the pizza exactly as I do every day in the pizza shop, and the results paid off,” he said in a company press release. His dedication to his craft clearly resonated with the judges at the expo, who recognized his slice as the best among a field of talented competitors.
Slice on Broadway’s owner, Rico Lunardi, expressed his pride in Ostapenko’s achievement, noting the pizzeria’s longstanding tradition of quality. “I’m proud of him and happy for the whole Slice crew to officially say we have the world’s best cheese slice,” Lunardi said.
The victory at the International Pizza Expo is a testament to the dedication of both Ostapenko and the entire Slice on Broadway team, who have been perfecting their craft for years. The pizzeria, which has become a staple in Pittsburgh, boasts six locations — three in the city and three in the surrounding Allegheny County suburbs.
For locals, the victory is a source of pride, knowing that the world’s best cheese slice is just around the corner. Slice on Broadway’s win solidifies its reputation not just as a neighborhood favorite, but as a leader in the pizza industry. With this prestigious title, the pizzeria is now an internationally recognized symbol of pizza excellence.
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