Welcome back to The Pizza Story Podcast! In this episode, host Erica D'Arcangelo sits down with Tim Kenrick, the passionate owner behind High Street Pizza and Pour House in Portsmouth, Virginia 🍕.

Tim shares his incredible journey—from his very first kitchen job in a small Italian restaurant to running a booming dual-concept establishment with his wife. Hear how a spontaneous lasagna-selling venture during the COVID-19 lockdown reignited his confidence and led him to discover a game-changing niche: Detroit-style pizza in Hampton Roads.

Discover how Tim’s background in fine dining and wine, combined with his wife’s sommelier expertise, shapes the unique and dynamic offerings at both High Street Pizza and Pour House 🍻🍷. Get ready for a story filled with kitchen hustle, community love, and the magic of a constantly evolving menu!

🎙Episode Highlights

✅ How Tim first got "bit by the pizza bug" working at a small Italian place up the street from where he grew up.

✅ The incredible story of how Tim started selling lasagnas out of his condo during lockdown, making over a thousand dollars a week! 🤯

✅ The moment of panic before opening, and the fateful decision to switch to Detroit-style pizza after seeing a photo on Instagram.

✅ High Street Pizza's initial sell-out success and realizing they had stumbled upon an untapped niche in Hampton Roads.

✅ The ever-changing menu and specials—from a burger-inspired "In-N-Out" pizza to a fan-favorite, band-inspired "Lawn Boy" pizza. 🎶

✅ The synergy between High Street Pizza and Pour House, and how his wife (a Level 2 Sommelier) curates their amazing beer and wine program.

✅ What Tim is eating today: A massive Ribeye Sandwich on homemade focaccia, dubbed the "2001 Beef Odyssey."

✅ Discussing the supportive and inspiring pizza community and the joy of being "invited to a pizza party every single day."

✅ The magic of their Old Town Portsmouth location, cooking for neighbors, and living a long-time dream.

🔗 Follow @highstreetpizza and check out their amazing pop-up specials along with their incredible standing menu. Find them on Facebook at High Street Pizza 

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