Frank’s Bread Academy: Chicago-Style Thin Crust Pizza

Join us in The Nook for the next installment of Frank’s Bread Academy, where local bread expert Frank Petrarca will guide guests through the art of crafting authentic Chicago-style thin crust pizza.

Sometimes called “tavern style” by Chicago natives, this crispy, cracker-thin pizza is beloved for its perfectly crisp crust and classic square-cut slices. In this live demonstration, Frank will walk guests through every step of the process-from mixing and developing the dough to rolling out thin crusts, topping, and baking pizzas to perfection.

Throughout the class, guests will enjoy plenty of fresh pizza samples baked right in The Nook ovens. You’ll also learn tips and techniques for recreating the experience at home.

Each attendee will leave with flour and yeast to make their own pizza dough at home, along with the confidence to start their own pizza night tradition.

🍕 What to Expect

• Live pizza dough demonstration

• Techniques for rolling and baking thin crust pizza

• Plenty of fresh pizza samples

• Q&A with Frank

• Take-home ingredients to make pizza dough at home

🍺 Bonus:

Pizza pairs perfectly with beer and wine, grab a drink from The Brews Bar before or during class to enjoy alongside the samples.

⚠️ Space is limited to just 20 guests and Frank’s classes tend to sell out quickly.

🍕 Reserve your seat now and join us for an afternoon of pizza, learning, and great company.