During the Cubs off day on Thursday, all the players are spending it differently. As for first baseman Anthony Rizzo, he’s spending his day off at Giordano’s Pizza on Rush St.
Athletes: they're just like us! @ARizzo44 hopping in the kitchen to cook up his "Sizzlin' Sicilian" Stuffed Pizza. pic.twitter.com/4QuSNgWkNe
— Giordano's Pizza (@GiordanosPizza) September 3, 2015
Rizzo, who’s family originated from Sicily, learned how to make Sicilian style pizzas. The Cubs first baseman served 11 pizzas, that he made, to 11 lucky tables at Giordano’s.
Anthony Rizzo @GiordanosPizza on Rush today making new Sizzlin' Sicilian pizza. Bought for 11 tables that ordered it. pic.twitter.com/9I36QAL5UV
— Danny Ecker (@DannyEcker) September 3, 2015
The customers looked pleased to have the 26-year-old first baseman as their chef, and maybe Rizzo has found his calling for when he retires from the MLB.