Kicking Off WNC Pizza Week from the Rooftop at Soprana
On Monday, February 9, Soprana Rooftop Cucina will host the official kickoff celebration for the 2nd Annual WNC Pizza Week, welcoming pizza makers, locals, and visitors to the rooftop at the start of a weeklong celebration happening across Asheville and Western North Carolina.
Created by Stu Helm (Food Fan, Asheville Food Tours), WNC Pizza Week runs February 9 through February 15 and brings together pizzerias from across the region for a shared moment of stellar bites and creativity. Throughout the week, participating pizza makers offer limited time specialty pies at special prices, inviting people to explore the many styles and voices shaping the area’s pizza culture.
The kickoff event takes place on National Pizza Day from 5-9pm at Soprana. and is open to the public. Guests are invited to enjoy food, drinks, mountain views, and the chance to meet several of the pizza makers participating in the week. Proceeds from the evening will benefit Bounty and Soul, continuing WNC Pizza Week’s tradition of pairing celebration with community support.
Later in the week, WNC Pizza Week continues with events like the Hot Slice Contest on Thursday, February 12 at Twisted Laurel in downtown Asheville, where local celebrity contestants compete by eating progressively spicier slices, with proceeds benefiting Meals On Wheels and a charity selected by the winner.
For a full list of participating pizza makers and event details, visit Stu Helm’s website.
Located on the roof of the Embassy Suites Asheville Downtown, Soprana is known for coal fired, Italian inspired pizzas, a focus on ingredients, and a west facing rooftop view that has become a gathering point for both locals and visitors. Under the leadership of Executive Chef Jon Jerman, the kitchen emphasizes consistency and technique while keeping the experience welcoming and approachable.
