If you haven’t scored a spot on Wizard of Za’s waitlist… you’ll have to wait just a little bit longer. But, there is pizza somewhere over the rainbow. Pizza Oz can now be found in Clintonville. And in just a few weeks, the cult Instagram brand will be through its waitlist and slinging Sicilian-style pies for the general public. (Although don’t expect a day-of grab, these pizzas will remain a pre-order experience.)

Youngstown roots, COVID, and some Instagram-worthy pies all play a part in Spencer Saylor’s journey from underground pizza following to brick-and-mortar partnership with local, fast-casual sushi joint FUSIAN.