The Scarr's Pizza Cookbook - by Scarr Pimentel (Hardcover)

About the Book

"A New York-style pizza-making manifesto with 30 recipes, step-by-step photos, and collages of memorable photos and illustrations from retro-style pizza parlor Scarr's Pizza"--

Book Synopsis

"Scarr is a great human who has dedicated himself to the art of making perfect pizza. With The Scarr's Pizza Cookbook, he shares his elite New York-style knowledge and wisdom."--Matty Matheson, producer and actor on The Bear

"More than recipes, more than a story, this book is full of wonderful moments captured in time."--Danny Bowien, chef

After working at some of New York's most iconic pizzerias and restaurants, Scarr Pimentel opened Scarr's Pizza to put his own healthy spin on the classic New York-style pizza slice. Now, in a debut cookbook using all-natural and organic ingredients with 30 recipes and step-by-step photos, he shares his ethos alongside the techniques and recipes you need to make great pizza at home.

Starting with round and square variations of his dough that includes the famous freshly milled grains--recommended, but not required--Scarr breaks down the anatomy of his famous pies. Learn the tips and tricks to mill your own flour, source the freshest ingredients, and make the best tasting sauce and toppings, all while being guided by Scarr's unfussy, encouraging voice. Recreate your favorites from Scarr's Pizza plus some new items, including:

• Pizza pies like Original, Marinara, and Hotboi
• Extras like Calzones, Vegan Garlic Knots, and Meatball Parm
• Cocktails like DJ CK Lemonade, Guava Margarita, and Vegan Piña Colada

Review Quotes

"The Scarr's Pizza Cookbook is a perfect peek inside the beautiful world of Scarr Pimentel. More than recipes, more than a story, this book is full of wonderful moments captured in time."--Danny Bowien, chef

"I remember coming into the shop for the first time the first year it opened. Walked to the back, had a three-dollar cup of presidente and kinda never left. Scarr's Pizza slowly became a hub downtown, a place you can go where there will always be friends you can talk to and new people you can meet. For me it became a second home, and it's incredible to see how far it has come. The bones are new, but the soul and the homey feeling are still there. If you feel otherwise, you just don't know."--Hugo Mendoza

"Scarr is a great human who has dedicated himself to the art of making perfect pizza. With The Scarr's Pizza Cookbook, he shares his elite New York-style knowledge and wisdom. He's a brother for life."--Matty Matheson, New York Times bestselling author of Matty Matheson: A Cookbook and Home Style Cookery

"A delicious dive into NYC life and culture. I'm talking about the Scarr's experience and his Sicilian slice recipe."--Camille Becerra, chef and pizzeria neighbor

"Scarr has worked his way from the back of New York's best pizza joints all the way to create his own legendary spot in LES. A man with this much taste? Come on, it's only right he drops a cookbook."--J.R. Ewing, founder of Atlas Opera

"Like all great New York City tales, this book is a glimpse into the world of a quintessential neighborhood legend. Recipes to make damn fine pizza but, also, a blueprint on how to strive for impeccable taste, persevere, and succeed through an unwavering commitment to quality while being true to self. You want the best pizza in town? Go to Scarr's. You want to be amazed by one of the most genuine people and places in the game? Go to Scarr's."--Gerardo Gonzalez, chef

"Scarr's is our oasis in the desert. It's the thing that saves us after forgetting to eat all day. When it's 4 p.m. and we're about to faint, there's our favorite slice that helps us get through the rest of the day. We can always count on Scarr's."--Helena Barquet & Fabiana Faria, founders of Coming Soon

About the Author

Born and raised in Manhattan, Scarr Pimentel grew up surrounded by family and friends in the food industry, which inspired his love for restaurants. After working in various spots Downtown, Scarr opened Scarr's Pizza on the Chinatown/LES border in 2016. With a focus on all-natural and organic ingredients, Scarr's Pizza is committed to creating high-quality products for the community and beyond.