Matt Arb's beloved pop-up pizza spot, Amelia Street Pizza Co., is set to open a brick-and-mortar location in Hazel Park this spring. The shop, known for its signature "Pecorino Half Moon" pizza with a sourdough crust dusted in shaved cheese, has already gained a loyal following online.
Chef James Rigato, owner of the high-end restaurant Mabel Gray, is backing the project as an investor and mentor. Arb attributes his new partnership to Rigato's support, saying it will help him create "the best pizza you've ever had, but for it to still feel like a neighborhood spot."
The low-key shop, located in a 1,000-square-foot storefront attached to a party store, boasts a simple menu featuring cheese, pepperoni, and a rotating special. To complement its pizzas, the eatery will offer cheese bread, cookies, and soft drinks.
Arb's journey began seven years ago when he left his job as a refinancing banker at Rocket Mortgage to pursue his passion for pizza-making. His creations caught Rigato's attention on social media, leading to a residency at Detroit's Dragonfly in 2025.
The new Hazel Park location marks the latest chapter in Arb's culinary venture. With Rigato's guidance and support, fans of Amelia Street Pizza Co. can expect an even more authentic, neighborhood-focused experience from this talented pizzaiolo.
Chef James Rigato, owner of the high-end restaurant Mabel Gray, is backing the project as an investor and mentor. Arb attributes his new partnership to Rigato's support, saying it will help him create "the best pizza you've ever had, but for it to still feel like a neighborhood spot."
The low-key shop, located in a 1,000-square-foot storefront attached to a party store, boasts a simple menu featuring cheese, pepperoni, and a rotating special. To complement its pizzas, the eatery will offer cheese bread, cookies, and soft drinks.
Arb's journey began seven years ago when he left his job as a refinancing banker at Rocket Mortgage to pursue his passion for pizza-making. His creations caught Rigato's attention on social media, leading to a residency at Detroit's Dragonfly in 2025.
The new Hazel Park location marks the latest chapter in Arb's culinary venture. With Rigato's guidance and support, fans of Amelia Street Pizza Co. can expect an even more authentic, neighborhood-focused experience from this talented pizzaiolo.
just heard that Matt Arb's Amelia Street Pizza Co is opening a brick & mortar in Hazel Park! 
can't wait to try the famous "Pecorino Half Moon" pizza 
️ it sounds so good! 
and I love that Chef James Rigato is investing & mentoring Matt, gonna make it even better 
gotta support local businesses & artisanal foodies 
And Matt Arb's been killing it with his online presence, it's no surprise that people are already raving about his Pecorino Half Moon pizza... that crust sounds everything! 
Can't wait to try it out and see what kind of magic they whip up in Hazel Park! 
And it's being backed by James Rigato, owner of Mabel Gray! I'm excited to try their "Pecorino Half Moon" pizza with a sourdough crust – sounds amazing 
. It's been seven years since Matt left his banking job to chase his passion for pizza-making, and now he's got the support of a high-end chef. This new location is gonna be so authentic and cozy, like a neighborhood spot 
. Can't wait to see what they have in store!
. I mean, what makes me think the Hazel Park location is gonna be any different from the pop-up? More overhead costs = more prices for customers, if you ask me 
. And don't even get me started on the "neighbourhood spot" vibe - just a fancy way of saying "we're gonna charge more for our pies because we have a comfy storefront" 
. Give me a break! Can't they just keep it simple and affordable online like they did with the pop-up?
. Like it's not already hard enough to find a good pie in the city. And now they're gonna be all "neighborhood spot" and try to pass off their fancy-schmancy pies as some kinda down-to-earth thing? Give me a break, dude. I'm sure it'll just be a bunch of hipsters flocking there thinking they can relive their college pizza parties 
. And good luck getting the rent on that storefront, party store is probably already stressing out about losing customers to online shopping 
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! Chef Arb's been grindin for 7 years and it's so cool to see his dream take off like this. Mabel Gray's James Rigato is the real MVP, bringin in expertise to help take Amelia Street Pizza Co. to the next level 
. I'm low-key hyped for that cheesy bread tho... gotta try it! 
! I mean, who doesn't love pizza? I've been following him online and his pizzas look insane 
, especially that Pecorino Half Moon thing - sounds like a game changer for sourdough crust lovers. Having James Rigato on board is huge too, he's got some serious culinary cred under his belt 
. I'm curious to see how the shop will balance its high-end vibes with keeping it a neighborhood spot, but from what Matt says, it sounds like they're gonna bring that same passion and dedication to their customers. Can't wait to try it out when it opens up this spring 
I've been following him on social media for ages and it's awesome to see his hard work paying off. Can't wait to try the Pecorino Half Moon pizza - fingers crossed they get the sourdough crust just right! 
. And with Rigato's guidance, I'm sure Arb will take it to the next level 
Can't wait to try the Pecorino Half Moon pizza with sourdough crust, it sounds like a dream come true! 
! Matt Arb's pizzas are already famous online for a reason, and I've had the chance to try them out when he did pop-up spots 
. Now, can we talk about the decor? A 1,000 sq ft storefront attached to a party store is gonna be SO cool 
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. I mean, who wouldn't want to invest in someone with his level of culinary expertise? The fact that he's bringing his high-end restaurant experience to this new spot is gonna take it to the next level 
And I love the idea of keeping it low-key, like a neighborhood spot, which sounds so cozy!
Matt Arb's passion for pizza-making is infectious and his Pecorino Half Moon pizza sounds AMAZING 
