03/02/2026
BURGHERS BREWING ANNOUNCES MAJOR SOUTH SIDE EXPANSION
Partners with A Slice of New York Squared and Launches Burger-Inspired Pizza Concept
PITTSBURGH, PA — One of Pittsburgh’s most recognized chef-driven brewery brands is making another bold move.
Burghers Brewing Co., founded by chef and entrepreneur Fiore Moletz and brewmaster Neil Glausier, announces a major South Side expansion that will transform two prominent locations into a new culinary destination.
As part of the expansion:
• A Slice of New York Squared will open in Burghers Tiny Pub at 319 E. Carson Street
• Burghers Brewing will relocate and expand into the former Sly Fox Brewing Company space at The Highline
• A brand-new Burghers Pizza concept will debut inside the expanded brewery alongside the wildly famous smashburgers.
This is not simply a relocation.
It is a strategic evolution of two fast-growing brands reshaping Pittsburgh’s food culture.
A Slice of New York Squared Lands on Carson Street
Founded by Bronx native Sean Jefairjian, A Slice of New York has earned regional and national recognition for its commitment to authentic New York craftsmanship. The brand received an 8.2 rating from Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy, placing it among the highest-rated pizzerias reviewed in the country. Respected Pittsburgh food critic Hal B. Klein has also named the brand among Pittsburgh’s top pizza destinations.
A Slice of New York Squared will focus on premium square pies built from slow-fermented sourdough, high-quality ingredients, and a disciplined, process-driven approach that emphasizes texture, structure, and consistency.
“This is about honoring authentic New York pizza while continuing to build something meaningful in Pittsburgh,” said Jefairjian. “Carson Street deserves something serious.”
Burghers Brewing Expands at The Highline
While A Slice of New York Squared anchors Carson Street, Burghers Brewing will expand into the former Sly Fox space at The Highline, creating a larger brewery taproom footprint and expanded kitchen capabilities.
Since its founding, Burghers Brewing has become known for:
• Chef-driven smash burgers
• Ethical and local sourcing
• GABF-silver medal awarded beer
• A James Beard–recognized burger concept
• A 15-year legacy of culinary ex*****on
“This expansion allows us to grow without compromising who we are,” said Moletz. “It gives us room to brew more, build more, and create more.”
Introducing: Burghers Pizza! The Burger, Reimagined
Inside the new Highline brewery, Burghers will debut an entirely new concept: Burghers Pizza.
This will not be a traditional pizza program.
Burghers Pizza will reinterpret the brand’s most iconic smash burgers, rebuilt as pizzas.
Drawing from the disciplined dough craft and Italian heritage behind Moletz’s restaurant roots, the dough will be naturally fermented, structured, and engineered for balance. What makes the concept disruptive is the topping philosophy.
Signature burgers will be transformed into full pie expressions:
• Mushroom and goat cheese builds inspired by The Blend
• Classic American cheese, pickle, and sauce profiles reconstructed in pizza form
• Seasonal burger specials translated into limited-release pies
This is not pizza with burger toppings.
It is burger architecture redesigned through an Italian lens.
“We’ve spent years perfecting flavor balance inside a bun,” said Moletz. “Now we’re rebuilding that experience on fermented dough. It’s playful, but it’s serious.”
Each pie will be designed to pair intentionally with Burghers beer from Glausier’s program, reinforcing Burghers’ identity as a chef-driven brewery first.
A Culinary Corridor in the South Side
With both concepts operating simultaneously, South Side will gain:
• Authentic New York square pies at 319 E. Carson St.
• A fully expanded Burghers Brewing at The Highline
• A new burger-inspired pizza concept exclusive to the brewery
Three distinct culinary expressions.
One neighborhood.
Built with intention.
Grand opening dates and preview events will be announced soon.
