Background
Allison grew up working in her family’s pizzeria (Amadio’s) learning hospitality from the ground up, and otherwise outdoors with gardens and animals. Later, studying Animal Biology and Agriculture at the University of Guelph, working on farms, in urban ag & community gardens further built on her understanding of how food systems, land stewardship and community are connected.
That foundation became Crowded Table Pizza, a mobile, farm-to-table pizza project highlighting Ontario producers and seasonal ingredients, and has been growing ever since.
Alongside food, music has always been part of Allison’s life. She performs mainly as a fiddler spanning from tunes to country and blues, calls square dances, and recently added teaching to the list.
Beside her own projects, Allison spends her time volunteering for non-profit organizations and festivals with a focus on culture, reconciliation, and always staying curious.
This work has taken her into schools, community- and concert halls, festivals, and intergenerational spaces across the province.
How it all works together
Food and music do the same thing: they bring people together.
Allison’s goal is to create physical and digtal spaces where food and stories are shared, and community feels accessible.