John Arena Foundation Event-Houston
Schedule
Mon May 04 2026 at 06:30 pm to 09:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
Pizaro's Pizza Napoletana | Houston, TX
About this Event
John Arena Foundation Event-Chicago
Join us on Monday May 4th for a special evening benefiting the John Arena Foundation,
which harnesses the power of pizza-making as therapy for Parkinson's patients.
Hosted at Pizaro's Pizza, this event will feature a tasting experience showcasing the culinary talents of renowned local chefs and pizza makers
Event Schedule:
• 6:30 PM | Doors open for the tasting event
• 7:00 - 8:30 PM | tasting featuring 7-8 curated dishes paired with wine. Seating available.
Featured Chefs & Dishes:
Donovan Wood -Traveler's Table:
Mini Suya Skewers: Marinated Tenderlion, ground peanuts, grains of selim, dried chillies and spices, tomatoes, onions and bell peppers, jolloff rice, ata dindin and roasted garlic yogurt
Nicole Bean- Pizaro's Pizza Napoletana:
Margherita Pizza & Sweet Pea: Tradtional Napoletana pizza with house made mozzarella, tomato sauce, fresh basil and EVOO on 72 hour fermented dough (00 flour imported from Naples, IT)& caramelized onions and bell peppers with house made mozzarella and EVOO
Garrett Rice- Bayou Butchers:
Oak Smoked Dry-Aged (21 days) Tenderlion with a deep red wine jus
Armando DiMeo- Coastline Pizzeria
Foccacia with smoked provolone, mortadella, ricotta, pickled mustard seed, basil oil and fresh basil
Patti Delgado- Ninfa's
Nopal Tetela filled with blue oyster mushrooms and chihuahua cheese, smokey bean puree, queso fresco and herb salad
Tres Leches
• (Additional chefs to be announced!)
All proceeds will support the John Arena Foundation and its mission to bring hope and
therapeutic benefits of pizza-making to Parkinson’s patients.
Secure your spot for an unforgettable evening of food, wine, and fun!
Where is it happening?
Pizaro's Pizza Napoletana, 1000 West Gray Street, Houston, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 123.29


















