Popular Pizza Pop-up to Open Brick-and-Mortar in Hazel Park
Detroit's beloved pizza pop-up, Amelia Street Pizza Co., is set to expand into a permanent location in Hazel Park. The new shop, backed by acclaimed chef James Rigato as an investor and mentor, aims for a spring opening.
Founded by Matt Arb, the pop-up was initially launched from his home kitchen after seven years working as a refinancing banker at Rocket Mortgage. The business took off on social media, catching the attention of Rigato and leading to a residency at Detroit's Dragonfly in 2025.
The menu is simple, featuring classic options like cheese, pepperoni, and a rotating special, alongside cheese bread, cookies, and soft drinks. Arb has expressed his gratitude towards Rigato for taking an interest in his business without trying to alter its concept or style.
"We've wanted to open a pizza spot for a long time," Rigato said. "This is Matt's business and Matt's pizza. My mentorship is on the business and behind-the-scenes side, helping a talented guy build something from the ground up."
Located in a 1,000-square-foot storefront attached to a party store less than a mile away from Mabel Gray, another high-end restaurant owned by Rigato, the shop will maintain its low-frills atmosphere. With Rigato's backing, Arb is confident that his pizza will continue to stand out while still feeling like a neighborhood spot.
More information on Amelia Street Pizza Co.'s progress can be found on Instagram @ameliastpizzaco.
Detroit's beloved pizza pop-up, Amelia Street Pizza Co., is set to expand into a permanent location in Hazel Park. The new shop, backed by acclaimed chef James Rigato as an investor and mentor, aims for a spring opening.
Founded by Matt Arb, the pop-up was initially launched from his home kitchen after seven years working as a refinancing banker at Rocket Mortgage. The business took off on social media, catching the attention of Rigato and leading to a residency at Detroit's Dragonfly in 2025.
The menu is simple, featuring classic options like cheese, pepperoni, and a rotating special, alongside cheese bread, cookies, and soft drinks. Arb has expressed his gratitude towards Rigato for taking an interest in his business without trying to alter its concept or style.
"We've wanted to open a pizza spot for a long time," Rigato said. "This is Matt's business and Matt's pizza. My mentorship is on the business and behind-the-scenes side, helping a talented guy build something from the ground up."
Located in a 1,000-square-foot storefront attached to a party store less than a mile away from Mabel Gray, another high-end restaurant owned by Rigato, the shop will maintain its low-frills atmosphere. With Rigato's backing, Arb is confident that his pizza will continue to stand out while still feeling like a neighborhood spot.
More information on Amelia Street Pizza Co.'s progress can be found on Instagram @ameliastpizzaco.
i cant even believe this!! so matt arb, the pizza pop-up guy, is getting his own brick-and-mortar in hazel park!! 
its literally been 7 yrs since he was working as a banker and then started this pizza thing from his home kitchen. and now james rigato (who's like, super famous chef) is investing in it and being all cool about not changing the menu 
i mean, who needs fancy stuff when u have cheese & pepperoni rite?!? btw, its gonna be located near mabel gray, which sounds like an awesome spot 
i mean, it's no surprise it took off on social media, the pics are always mouthwatering 
i'm curious to see how they'll make it work with all the party store stuff next door tho 
hope they keep it chill and don't lose that homey vibe 
. plus, having it attached to mabel gray (i'm a fan of that spot too!) is like, the icing on the cake 
amelia street pizza co is literally one of my fave spots in detroit! idk what james rigato saw in matt arb's home kitchen pizza pics, but im so down for a brick and mortar spot in hazel park now. the menu sounds so on point with just classic options & some fun specials 
. and the location is everything - less than a mile from mabel gray? perfect! 