THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, April 15, 2022 Page 3 Saugus pizzeria owner competes against the best in the Pizza World Championship By Mark E. Vogler F or a few days last week, Saugus pizza chef Rodrigo deSouza got to hang out with the world’s best pizza makers. “ Letting you know I’m participating in the World Pizza Championship in Parma Italy, ‘’ deSouza wrote in an email to The Saugus Advocate. “ I’m the only one from Massachusetts, especially from Saugus, ” he said. DeSouza, who runs Famiglia Fornaciari Wood-Fired Pizza in Saugus at 1268 Broadway ( Route 1 North ), fi nished 319 in a fi eld of 408 participants from 42 nations who competed in the classic pizza category. “ This year, I presented a contemporary combination of Italian pizza with Mexican taco topping ( taco’s pizza ), ” he said. “ About the championship … This was incredible, pizzaiolos from all over the world in various categories and a lot of exchange of experience. A great learning experience at each event, ” he said. “ I am a graduate PIZZA | SEE PAGE 8 FEAST YOUR EYES : Saugus pizza chef Rodrigo deSouza shows off the Italian pizza with Mexican taco topping he served up at the Pizza World Championship in Parma, Italy, last week. He fi nished 319 in a fi eld of 408 competing in the classic pizza category. ( Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate ) IN THE KITCHEN : Rodrigo deSouza, who runs Famiglia Fornaciari Wood-Fired Pizza one Route 1 North in Saugus, was among several thousand pizza chefs from all over the world who competed in the Pizza World Championship in Parma, Italy. ( Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate ) Wishing all who celebrate Easter, Passover and Ramadan a blessed and fulfilling season. 100 Salem Turnpike, Saugus, MA 01906 WIN-WASTE.COM
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