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We’re excited to have just launched our latest episode of Mates on Crates, featuring Scott Thornhill, Co-Owner & Chef at Belli Pizzain Vancouver, BC. Just six months in, Belli has already made a strong impression on Commercial Drive with its New York style sourdough pies, standout dips, natural wine, and a fun, East Coast-inspired energy that makes the room feel equal parts neighbourhood hangout and party. Scott brings a sharp culinary background to the project, having worked in fine dining, spent time at Joe Beef in Montreal, and helped open new projects with Nemesis Coffee. As co-owner and chef, his superpower is building systems, training teams, and creating food that feels high quality, comfortable, and fun all at once. It was a pleasure to sit down with Scott to chat about how Belli came together, what makes their pizza so distinctive, the art of dough and dips, the vibe behind the room, and all of Scott’s favourite spots.

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Each time we do a Mates on Crates interview, our guests share up to twenty of their favourites with us. For each episode, only a handful of those favourites make it into the final two minute cut. In order to highlight all of our guest’s favourites, we are happy to share the full list of favourites right here.

See the FULL LIST of Scott Thornhill’s Favourites:

Bakery: Nemesis Coffee / Dope Bakehouse
Brunch: D enny’s
Cocktail Bar: Bartholomew
Coffee: Nemesis Coffee
Dying to Try: J u ne
Food Neighborhood: Kingsway (Favourite spot: Joojak)
Fried Chicken: Bam Bam
Hidden Gem: Little Bird Dim S um
Pizza:‍ AJ’s Brooklyn Pizzeria (Vancouver), ‍L’Industrie Pizzeria (Brooklyn)
Sandwich: La Grotta del Formaggio
Sushi: MoMo Sushi
Take an Out of Town Guest: New Town Bakery & Restaurant
Outside of Vancouver: Hali Deli (Halifax)

Thanks for joining us, Scott!

Head to Belli Pizza for a memorable night of sourdough pies, banging dips, natural wine, and a room that feels like a proper kitchen party on Commercial Drive. While there, be sure to try the Vesuvius with a Belli Beer, or go for the Pepperoni Supreme with Calabrian dip, plus the Caesar salad and tiramisu, which are Scott’s favourites.