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GOODS: Acclaimed “Nicli Antica Pizzeria” Elevates Pizzaiolo David Tozer To Chef Role

Nicli Antica Pizzeria is located at 62 East Cordova in Vancouver, BC | 604-669-6985 | www.nicli-antica-pizzeria.ca

The GOODS from Nicli Antica Pizzeria

Vancouver, BC | Bill McCaig, owner of Nicli Antica Pizzeria, is pleased to announce the appointment of David Tozer to the position of Chef. Chef Tozer has been with the restaurant as Lead Pizzaiolo since February 2011. A graduate of the Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts, where he was a recipient of its ‘Finishing Touch’ Award, Chef Tozer spent his early career honing his skills in a number of Vancouver restaurant kitchens before joining Rocky Mountain Flatbread Company in 2009. “It was my experience with Rocky Mountain that taught me about the importance of working with local, seasonal and artisan-produced ingredients. I caught the ‘pizza bug’ there. When the opportunity came to join Nicli and take my skills to the next level, I jumped at the chance. I believe Neapolitan-style pizza to be the highest expression of the Pizzaiolo’s craft and Nicli Antica Pizzeria is the best there is.”

“We believe in promoting from within,” says McCaig. “It gives me great pleasure to say there is no finer chef to continue Nicli’s reputation for excellence and authenticity than someone who has already been working with us for the past two years.” Chef Tozer replaces Chef Chris Picek who has left to pursue other personal projects.

Nicli Antica Pizzeria is the first VPN (Associazione Vera Pizza Napoletana) certified Neopolitan pizzeria in Vancouver. In 2012 it garnered several awards – Gold Medal for ‘Best Pizzeria,’ Silver for ‘Best New Design’ and Bronze for ‘Best New Restaurant’ at the Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards and ‘Best Pizza’ at the WestEnder’s Best of the City Awards. This month the restaurant won a Gold for its wine list at the Vancouver International Wine Festival.

Details

62 East Cordova, Vancouver, BC | V6A 1K2
Telephone: 604-669-6985
Web: www.nicli-antica-pizzeria.ca
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The People

Bill McCaig | Proprietor
Gino Di Domenico | GM
David Tozer | Chef
Brianna Weins | Assistant Manager
William Johnson | Lead Bartender

About Nicli Antica Pizzeria

Finally open and properly filling the void in Vancouver’s pizza scene is Nicli Antica Pizzeria. Immediately considered the best pizza in Vancouver by many, owner Bill McCaig’s goal is to transport you to Italy in one bite.

Reviews & Accolades

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