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425MAGAZINE.COM | June 2023
REDMONDβS SPARK NAMED AS ONE OF THE 50 TOP PIZZERIAS IN AMERICA - Redmond's Spark Pizza was recently named by online pizzeria guide 50TopPizza.it one of the top 50 best pizzerias in the U.S. This year, the eatery came in 31st place β a big bump up from its number-48 placement in 2022.
50TOPPIZZA.IT | June 2023
SPARK NAMED AS ONE OF THE 50 TOP PIZZERIAS IN THE US - "This is a cozy restaurant with a wooden dΓ©cor in a metropolitan style opened by Tony and Carolyn Scott where you can eat a good pizza prepared by Andy Ehrenberger. The disk of dough is light, well-leavened and topped with carefully selected products and baked to perfection in a wood-fired oven. The place is very popular during happy hour with family or friend gatherings thanks to the nice proposals of cocktails, wines and drinks." SEE ALL OF THE WINNERS
50TOPPIZZA.IT | June 2022
SPARK NAMED AS ONE OF THE 50 TOP PIZZERIAS IN THE US - "The pizza here is very tasty, baked in the wood-fired oven, topped with fresh ingredients, and made with a very digestible dough; you can eat it all with no effort. It is a good place to enjoy a nice happy hour as well. You get to eat outdoors for the most part, in this simple and very cheerful environment. There is a wide range of drinks available with a nice selection of wines and beers. The strong point of this place is the staff, which is always very polite and helpful." SEE ALL OF THE WINNERS
FINEDININGLOVERS.COM | June 2022
SPARK NAMED AS ONE OF THE 50 TOP PIZZERIAS IN THE US - 50 Top Pizza USA 2022: the full list
YAHOO.COM | June 16, 2022
THE 50 BEST PIZZERIAS IN AMERICAN, RANKED - See all of the winners
USA TODAY | June 29, 2022
50 Top Pizza says it has more than 1,000 anonymous inspectors worldwide helping with its rankings, the first of which was issued in 2018. Pizzerias are scored by quality of the pizza dough and topping ingredients, the site says. Customer service, as well as the wine and beverage lists are considered, too. READ FULL ARTICLE
THRILLIST | June 22, 2022
THIS NYC PIZZERIA WAS JUST NAMED THE BEST IN THE COUNTRY - The Italian-born and Italian brand-sponsored guide Top 50 Pizza just declared so, unveiling the list of the 50 best pizza spots in the country. READ FULL ARTICLE
EATER SEATTLE | June 3, 2022
20 RESTAURANTS SHOWCASING THE EASTSIDEβS MULTICULTURAL DINING SCENE - Just north of the Redmond Town Center shopping center, this wood-fired pizza restaurant offers charred, cloud-like Neapolitan-inspired pies and rotating pizza specials. Owners Carolyn and Tony Scott opened Spark Pizza after the success of their first Redmond restaurant, Woodblock. The menu also offers wines that pair well with pizza and a smattering of lighter bites and creative desserts like the orange and garam masala cannoli. Spark is open for on-site and takeout dining and has an outdoor patio and picnic area. FULL ARTICLE
FABULOUS WASHINGTON | May 10, 2021
RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK: SPARK PIZZA - Tucked away in the city of Redmond, Spark Pizza owners Tony and Carolyn Scott have created a family-friendly pizza concept with lots of outdoor space for the perfect casual dining experience year-round. This local favorite is best known for its delicious in-house dough. FULL ARTICLE
425 MAGAZINE | December 16, 2020
WINTER-FRIENDLY PATIOS ON THE EASTSIDE - SPARK PIZZA: This favorite neighborhood pizza spot with tasty-topped pies has a covered, light-strewn patio open year-round β a seating option that has been available since its opening. Dividers have been added between tables. Located at 8110 164th Ave. N.E., Redmond.
SEATTLE REFINED | April 8, 2020
COOKING IN: MAKE PIZZA DOUGH AT HOME, COURTESY OF SPARK PIZZA- Pizza is a family-friendly crowdpleaser, but to make great pizza, you need great dough. Luckily, my friends at Spark Pizza in Redmond were kind enough to send over their recipe. If you'd prefer to skip making the dough yourself, Spark offers its dough for purchase, so you can make pizza at-home at your leisure. READ FULL ARTICLE
BIG 7 TRAVEL | January 4, 2020
THE 25 BEST PIZZAS IN WASHINGTON - Pizza is one of those great American dishes that people simply canβt live without, and Washington State is up there with the best. From classic Neapolitan-style pizza to takeaway joints with simple slices on the go, there is something for everybody on this list. And by everybody we mean everybody who is just as obsessed with pizza as we are. READ FULL ARTICLE
SEATTLE REFINED | October 4, 2019
DONβT CHOOSE BETWEEN NEAPOLITAN AND NEW YORK STYLE AT SPARK PIZZA - It's quickly become a Redmond hot spot. At Spark Pizza, the vibe might be casual, but they're serious about perfectly prepared pies.
READ MORE"We're trying to get a pizza that's similar to the Neapolitan style, crossed with the New York style," said Tony Scott, who co-owns the pizzeria with his wife Carolyn. "So we wanted more of the body, more of the strength, the structure of the New York, but still with the tender chew of the Neapolitan - and I feel like we hit what we were looking for." https://seattlerefined.com/eat-drink/dont-choose-between-neapolitan-and-new-york-style-at-spark-pizza-in-redmond
EATER SEATTLE | August 19, 2019
18 ESSENTIAL PIZZA RESTAURANTS IN SEATTLE - Fans of airy, crispier crusts will find worthy pies at Redmondβs Spark Pizza, known for its Neapolitan style. The selection of hand-stretched, slightly charred pizza features locally-sourced ingredients (like the wild mushroom βfun-galβ pizza), and there are plenty of excellent gluten-free options as well. READ FULL ARTICLE
425 MAGAZINE | June 24, 2019
EATING ALFRESCO ON THE EASTSIDE - The newly opened Spark Pizza located in Redmond offers wood-fired pizza with an extensive beer and wine list. The outdoor patio is lined with beautiful cherry trees and stringed lights and is covered for those potential rainy days during the summer. On chillier days, blankets and heaters are available to keep you nice and toasty. It also is dog-friendly. READ FULL ARTICLE
THE SEATTLE TIMES | June 6, 2019
WANT βLOVE AT FIRST SLICEβ AND SOME FUNNY PIE NAMES? HEAD TO REDMONDβS SPARK PIZZA - It took Redmond entrepreneurs Tony and Carolyn Scott almost 20 years to open their first restaurant, Woodblock, but only two years to follow up with their second, Spark Pizza. When Tony broached the idea to his wife in an email with the subject line βPizza?β β she thought he was suggesting lunch at first, not another business venture... READ FULL ARTICLE
425 MAGAZINE | May 2019
BEST OF 2019 - Carolyn and Tony Scott, owners of Woodblock in Redmond, are at the restaurateur wheel again. THis time around the Scotts are addressing one of Americaβs (and Tonyβs) favorite foods - pizza. Though they had been kicking around the idea of opening a wood-fired pizza joint for some time, things got serious whenβ¦ READ MORE
THIS MORNING on Q13FOX.COM | May 6, 2019
HOW TO MAKE WOOD FIRED PIZZA LIKE A PRO - The beautiful weather and sunshine has us feeling inspired to bust out the grill and start putting it to good use again. The professionals at the new Spark Pizza in Redmond share their tips on how to make the perfect wood fire pizza from the comforts of your own home. READ MORE & watch all segments below:
Making Pizza Dough
How to Make Pizza Like a Pro
Pizza Ideas
THE SEATTLE DINING PODCAST | May 2019
Chef T and owner Tony Scott join us from Redmondβs Woodblock Restaurant and Spark Pizza. LISTEN
WHATSUPNW.COM | April 26, 2019
SPARK PIZZA NOW OPEN IN REDMOND - Tony and Carolyn Scott, owners of one of the Eastsideβs favorite restaurants Woodblock, announce the opening of their second establishment in Redmond, Spark Pizza. As the name suggests, Spark Pizza features wood-fired house and seasonal pizzasβ¦ READ FULL ARTICLE
425 MAGAZINE | April 8, 2019
REDMOND HAS A NEW PIZZA JOINT IN TOWN - The toughest act to follow is your own, a reality that Tony and Carolyn Scott are facing as they open their second Eastside establishment, Spark Pizza in Redmond⦠READ FULL ARTICLE
SEATTLE FOODIE PODCAST | April 2019
β¦a new Eastside restaurant in Redmond, Spark Pizza, serving up delicious pies. LISTEN
THE STRANGER | March 2019
THINGS TO DO - Woodblock owners Carolyn and Tony Scott have opened Spark Pizza, a cozy pizzeria inside a former Redmond home. The space features a fire pit and a deck, while the menu offers seasonal and house wood-fired pizzas, rotating pasta specials, appetizers, salads, desserts, and more, with a selection of 20 beers, local and imported wine, and cocktails on tap. READ MORE
SEATTLE EATER | March 4, 2019
COMING ATTRACTIONS - Tony and Carolyn Scott, who own Woodblock in Redmond, are adding a pizza restaurant this spring. Spark Pizza will open in a converted residential house with wood-fired pies, salads, appetizers, dessert, and rotating pasta specials. There will also be a deck for nice weather enjoyment. READ FULL ARTICLE
THE PATCH.COM | Novemeber 26, 2018
New businesses coming to your city - READ FULL ARTICLE