Ingenuity is the only similarity between the innovative square pizzas chef Michael Carter currently slings at Down North Pizza, the Detroit-style pizzeria on Philadelphia’s north side that’s causing a ...

When Down North Pizza opened in 2020, its founder manned the deep fryer with an ankle monitor strapped to his leg. Muhammad Abdul-Hadi had designed the Strawberry Mansion shop with recidivism in mind.

If you ever had pizza from Down North Pizza in the Strawberry Mansion section of Philadelphia and loved it, now you have access to all their recipes. Owner Muhammad Abdul-Hadi and Executive Chef ...

When Michael Carter started selling barbecue off of his front porch in 2020, he didn’t know it would lead to his becoming the executive chef of a beloved restaurant — let alone one whose staff ...

Down North Pizza founder Muhammad Abdul-Hadi is providing hope through the pages of his cookbook, “We the Pizza: Slangin’ Pies and Savin’ Lives.” In North Philadelphia, Down North Pizza is bigger than ...

PHILADELPHIA, PA, PA, UNITED STATES, April 28, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- As part of April National Second Chance Month, which recognizes the importance of helping ...

Down North Pizza serves “Philly-style pizza” which Abdul-Hadi defines as square with a more hydrated dough | Photo sby Amurri Kinsey How do you like your pizza? Pepperoni? Extra cheese? In ...

“Rewarding” is how Chef Michael Carter describes his work as Executive Chef at Down North Pizza. The celebrated pizzeria doesn’t just serve up delicious Detroit-style square pies with a Philly twist; ...

When Michael Carter started selling barbecue off of his front porch in 2020, he didn’t know it would lead to his becoming the executive chef of a beloved restaurant — let alone one whose staff ...