Picadillo with Leah Scurto

Loading Dock Talks with Chef Preeti Mistry

In this episode Chef Preeti interviews Leah Scurto, owner of Pizza Leah in Sonoma County, who shares her journey growing up in restaurants and her love for the craft of pizza making. Leah shares her mother Viola's picadillo recipe that she grew up eating, and the stories behind the beloved family dish. The pair also discuss the importance of intentionality in making a great pizza. During the conversation, Leah reveals some pizza-making secrets, her favorite pizza to try, and shares how her expertise in making good pizza dough has contributed much to her success.

For more from Leah:

• Her restaurant
• Her Instagram

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