Uploaded June 2025 | Updated September 2026, 53 minutes ago
Muhammad Abdul-Hadi just finished a national book tour for his first release, We the Pizza. Since opening Down North Pizza in North Philadelphia in 2021, he has been on a whirlwind of success, from creating Down North Foundation, winning a James Beard Leadership Award and publishing his book.
We chat with Muhammad about the book and how its stories and recipes that work to reduce recidivism rates. Down North Pizza was founded to offer killer pizza and employ formerly incarcerated individuals. Muhammad shares how Down North was built to foster opportunities and resources.
Down North serves up a Philly version of Detroit style pizza. Muhammad details how he got his start in pizza. We also learn what’s next for Muhammad and the Down North Pizza brand.
Learn more about Down North Pizza at downnorthpizza.com and on Instagram at instagram.com/downnorth_pizza/.
Show Notes:
Registration is now open for Pizza Expo Columbus in October. Competitors: Be sure to register early to reserve your spot in the Great American Pizza Challenge. More details at: pizzatoday.com/topics/industry-news/pizza-expo-columbus-registration-is-now-open
If you have an interest in being a judge at the Great American Pizza Challenge, complete a Great American Pizza Challenge (GAPC) Volunteer Judging Application 2025 at
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfbvLPlkTjLGwZdbaheeyrOQrfv6GWFZLF658OXIXhKUONU8A/viewform .
Muhammad Abdul-Hadi just finished a national book tour for his first release, We the Pizza. Since opening Down North Pizza in North Philadelphia in 2021, he has been on a whirlwind of success, from creating Down North Foundation, winning a James Beard Leadership Award and publishing his book.
We chat with Muhammad about the book and how its stories and recipes that work to reduce recidivism rates. Down North Pizza was founded to offer killer pizza and employ formerly incarcerated individuals. Muhammad shares how Down North was built to foster opportunities and resources.
Down North serves up a Philly version of Detroit style pizza. Muhammad details how he got his start in pizza. We also learn what’s next for Muhammad and the Down North Pizza brand.
Learn more about Down North Pizza at downnorthpizza.com and on Instagram at instagram.com/downnorth_pizza/.
Show Notes:
Registration is now open for Pizza Expo Columbus in October. Competitors: Be sure to register early to reserve your spot in the Great American Pizza Challenge. More details at: pizzatoday.com/topics/industry-news/pizza-expo-columbus-registration-is-now-open
If you have an interest in being a judge at the Great American Pizza Challenge, complete a Great American Pizza Challenge (GAPC) Volunteer Judging Application 2025 at
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfbvLPlkTjLGwZdbaheeyrOQrfv6GWFZLF658OXIXhKUONU8A/viewform .
