A wood-fired Lowcountry pizzeria is rolling out expansion as a third location prepares to open this spring.
Local Pie, owned by Lee Lucier of The Richardson Group, will open at 135 Parkside Commons.
“Our New Riverside location will be similar to our other locations in almost every way. While our menu, design/decor, and style are universal across all locations, our features and special offerings are tailored to the needs of the local community,” marketing and brand manager Matt Bodie told What Now Charleston.
The pizzeria opened in 2015 as the first Neapolitan-style, wood-fired pizza spot on Hilton Head Island.
“Owner Lee Lucier fell in love with pizza while working at a Jersey Shore shop as a teenager. His goal was simple: recreate that laid-back, beachy pizza joint feel, but with an unwavering commitment to quality. His mantra says it best: let your appreciation of the customer show through the food you offer them,” Bodie said.
After Local Pie’s popularity surged, the team opened a second location in 2017 in Bluffton. Now, New Riverside will further expand the brand’s growing portfolio.
The shop follows an “eat where you live” philosophy, sourcing ingredients locally.
They serve classic pies, including the “B,” a plain pizza with San Marzano sauce and shredded mozzarella; the “Monkey,” a white pizza with garlic olive oil, fresh and shredded mozzarella, Parmesan, house ricotta and crushed herbs; and the “Duh,” with San Marzano sauce, mozzarella, Italian sausage and caramelized onions.
Featured pies maintain the brand’s playful style with names like the “Parma Princess,” topped with Prosciutto di Parma, blistered tomatoes, spinach, feta, mozzarella and olive oil, and the “Baller,” featuring sliced local meatballs, ricotta, tomatoes, San Marzano sauce, mozzarella and local micro basil.
Bodie said all pies are made with regional high-gluten flour blended with Italian 00 flour for texture. Each pizza is cooked in Mugnaini wood-fired ovens, built by artisans in Tuscany, which reach 800 degrees to achieve the “perfect crisp” and a “just-right kiss of char.”
Beyond pizza, the menu features slow-roasted and flash-fried wings, calzones, salads and shareable bites.
While Local Pie serves the community with quality fare, the team also prioritizes local causes. They support schools, first responders and nonprofits addressing food insecurity, including Second Helping and Operation BBQ Relief.
Local Pie’s new location is set to open in mid-April, with plans beyond this third outpost described as “tentative but promising.” Visit the website and follow along on Instagram and Facebook for the latest updates.
