From Surviving a House Fire to Serving Drake: The Hooray for Pizza Story | Ep 60

What happens when you lose everything in a fire and have to start over from scratch? For Adam and his wife Sasha, the answer was found in a 500-page cookbook and a shared love for "Pizza Fridays ♥️."In this episode of The Pizza Story Podcast, we’re talking with Adam, the founder of Hooray for Pizza Day, a Toronto staple located inside the iconic Comedy Bar Danforth 🍕. We dive into their harrowing origin story, how they ran a secret high-volume pizzeria out of a 9th-floor condo, and the night a certain Toronto superstar (Drake!) asked for the kitchen to stay open for their famous wings 🙌🏽.Adam shares the secret behind their award-winning Mexican-inspired Hawaiian pizza, why they refuse to serve frozen food in an event space, and how "Ska music" inspired their brand 🎶.🎙 Episode Highlights✅ 01:42 – The Arson Story: A harrowing night in Toronto that changed everything.✅ 03:16 – Escape and survival: Why pizza became a form of "food therapy."✅ 05:40 – The tradition of "Pizza Friday": 8 years without missing a single week.✅ 07:44 – The "Tinder for Chefs": Starting a secret pizzeria in a 9th-floor condo.✅ 09:42 – Condo Chaos: Managing 40+ pizzas a night with no overhead and a crowded fridge.✅ 11:00 – Moving to the Comedy Bar: Taking the leap into a professional kitchen.✅ 13:50 – The Name: Why the brand is a tribute to Ska music and The Aquabats.✅ 16:19 – The Menu: Breaking down the award-winning Hawaiian and the "Three Sauce" pizza.✅ 19:33 – Fresh over Frozen: Why quality matters in an event venue.✅ 20:20 – The Drake Story: A "white jacket" entrance and a late-night wing request.✅ 23:57 – Why Pizza? The nostalgia of connecting through the world’s most popular food.✅ 25:47 – Looking Ahead: Future locations and upcoming Toronto food collaborations.📍 Visit Hooray For Pizza Day:Location: 2800 Danforth Ave, Toronto, ON (Inside Comedy Bar)Instagram: @hooray_forpizzadayNote: No comedy tickets required to dine!💬 Connect with the PodcastIf you enjoyed this episode, please Like, Subscribe, and hit the notification bell! We share the stories behind your favorite slices every week.YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AStoryAboutPizza Website: https://www.astoryaboutpizza.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astoryaboutpizza/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@storyaboutpizza YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AStoryAboutPizza A Story About Pizza Book: https://www.amazon.com/Story-About-Pizza-Erica-DArcangelo/dp/1917116993 Pietro’s Pizza Children’s Book: https://www.amazon.com/Pietros-Pizza-Story-About/dp/B0DTYZ15WB/ Pietro’s Pizza Toppings Children’s Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FJM15W22/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0Pietro’s Italian Christmas: https://www.amazon.com/Pietros-Italian-Christmas-Erica-DArcangelo/dp/B0G2GQX78W/ #pizza #podcast #toronto #drake #comedyclub