Send us a text Get ready for Pizza Expo 2023 with Jeremy, Denise and Josh. We highlight some of our favorite show moments, provide insider tips to enhance your show experience and dive into keys to a successful show. Before you go... Watch the Pizza Expo Preview Show. https://pizzatoday.com/topics/industry-news/the-2023-pizza-expo-preview-show/ Read Pizza Expo 2023: Going for the Record. https://pizzatoday.com/topics/pizza-expo-2023-preview-going-for-the-record/ Get the Pizza Expo Mobile App: ht...
Mar 23, 2023•27 min•Ep. 145
Send us a text We sit down with Tony Gemignani to discuss his upcoming opening keynote address at Pizza Expo in Las Vegas. While we have him on the line we also dish on pizza styles, the ups and downs of pizzeria ownership and who has had the most influence on his career in pizza.
Mar 16, 2023•33 min•Ep. 144
Send us a text Lisa Dahl is one of the brightest minds in the pizza industry and culinary arts. She owns Pisa Lisa with two locations in Sedona, Arizona, along with several other concepts. We talk startup, business fluctuations, culinary creativity and pizza passion.
Mar 09, 2023•39 min•Ep. 143
Send us a text The funky and quirky Cross Eyed Cow Pizzeria sits on the iconic Route 66 in California. We talk to mother/daughter team Donna Grainger and Weather Preston about how the pizzeria balances tourist stop and community-engaged business. Don’t miss the story of its WV Bus and what happened when it was stolen.
Mar 02, 2023•39 min•Ep. 142
Send us a text Buccilli's Pizza of Clare in the small town of Clare, Michigan, is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2023. Shari Buccilli sits down to chat with us about running the family owned pizza business, how the company is celebrating its big milestone and how Buccilli's has managed to keep up with the times through five decades.
Feb 23, 2023•39 min•Ep. 141
Send us a text Kelly and Brian Glynn met while working at Village Idiot Pizza in Columbia, South Carolina in the 1990s. The couple purchased the business in 2003 and have spent 20 years growing the business to three locations, being the hot spot in Columbia and earning regional and national accolades along the way. Hear their pizzeria story and what’s next.
Feb 16, 2023•39 min•Ep. 140
Send us a text This week, we find out how Mike Bausch was able to break the Guinness Record for the World’s Largest Pizza Party and raise over $40,000 for Make-A-Wish. The is A LOT that goes into a Guinness Record attempt. See how his Andolini’s crew, the World Pizza Champions, event sponsors, the University of Tulsa and the Tulsa community came together to pull off the record-breaking event.
Feb 09, 2023•41 min•Ep. 139
Send us a text This week, we talk to Joey Karvelas of Karvelas Pizza Co. with four Georgia locations and a fifth opening in Alabama. Joey gets real on growing pains — especially during a turbulent financial market, what it takes to open new locations and how to optimize menus and staffing for expansion. Stick around until the end when the interviewee becomes the interviewer and Joey asks Jeremy and Denise a can't-miss question....
Feb 02, 2023•32 min•Ep. 138
Send us a text This week, we chat with the talented Sarah Minnick, chef/owner of Lovely’s Fifty Fifty in Portland, Oregon. Her approach to pizza, a farm-to-table menu and mastery of unconventional ingredients has earned her coveted culinary esteem and an entire episode of the Netflix’s hit Chef’s Table. Listen as she shares an operational shift, details of her sourdough and her ingredient philosophy.
Jan 26, 2023•36 min•Ep. 137
Send us a text Denise and Jeremy are back to talk pizza consumer trends and marketing from the State of the Pizzeria Industry Report. What resonates with pizza consumers? We tapped Technomic and its 2022 Technomic Pizza Consumer Trend Report to get a snapshot of pizza consumers. Read the full State of the Pizzeria Report at https://pizzatoday.com/industry-research/state-of-the-industry-report-2023-access-portal/...
Jan 19, 2023•32 min•Ep. 136
Send us a text Denise and Jeremy are back with more State of the Pizzeria Industry Report insights. This week, they talk independent pizzeria market trends, sales and profit margins, employees, online ordering, third-party delivery and more. Read the full State of the Pizzeria Industry Report at https://pizzatoday.com/industry-research/state-of-the-industry-report-2023-access-portal/ Show Notes: Here are some links on the topics we covered this week for you to dive into and learn more: Catering ...
Jan 12, 2023•41 min•Ep. 135
Send us a text Jeremy White and Denise Greer dive deep into the State of the Industry Report findings to share menu trends. They reveal what’s happening in top pizza styles, new styles, hot pizza toppings, trending appetizers, and other popular menu items. Next week, we’ll look at sales, employees, and operations trends. We surveyed 750 pizzeria owners from all 50 states to see what’s happening in America’s pizzerias. We combed through surveys, national reports and key industry indicators to bri...
Jan 05, 2023•45 min•Ep. 134
Send us a text Happy New Year from the Pizza Today Team. Jeremy White, Josh Keown and Denise Greer recount some of the best moments of 2022 and look to 2023. We wish you great success and joy in the new year.
Dec 29, 2022•26 min•Ep. 133
Send us a text Happy Holidays! Are you loving the the On Deck column in Pizza Today with Chris Decker? Chris is managing partner at Metro Pizza in Las Vegas. He’s one of the brightest minds in the business and we all drool over his @Everythingbutanchovies Instagram. This week, we're replaying a favorite episode where we talk recipe column, pizza creativity, anchovies (of course), pizza pairing tips and what’s next for Chris....
Dec 22, 2022•31 min•Ep. 132
Send us a text John Gutekanst owns Avalanche Pizza and Slice House in Athens, Ohio, a contributor with Pizza Today, Emcee at the International Pizza Challenge and frequent demo and seminar presenter. We talk keynote, competitions, bread baking, ancient grains and pizza creativity.
Dec 15, 2022•41 min•Ep. 131
Send us a text Just before the pandemic, Woody’s Wood Fired Pizza in Golden, Colorado, invested in a repurposed shipping container turned carryout and delivery addition to its high-volume pizzeria. We talked to owner Jon Bortle about how the container along with a strong waste management program have earned Woody’s bottom line benefits and sustainability awards. We dive into several aspects of Woody’s business....
Dec 08, 2022•27 min•Ep. 130
Send us a text Moto in Seattle, Washington has a three-month waitlist on pizza orders. That’s right, 3 MONTHS! We talk to owner Lee Kindell on this phenomenon and how he set up the business with an order-ahead approach. But, Moto is growing, will order ahead work at the new locations? Don’t miss this conversation on innovation and ingenuity.
Dec 01, 2022•35 min•Ep. 129
Send us a text Happy Thanksgiving! Kick back and lounge after all that turkey and stuffing with a replay of a favorite episode with our 2022 Pizzeria of the Year owner and world-renowned pizza restaurateur Tony Gemignani. We talk about the honor and some of his best moments at the pizzeria. Stick around until the end when Tony reveals what he thinks will be the next hot pizza style.
Nov 24, 2022•41 min•Ep. 128
Send us a text We continue The Hot Slice Podcast straight from the Pizza & Pasta Northeast show floor at the Atlantic City Convention Center. We interview pizzeria pros who are working to make a name for themselves in the pizzeria industry. Listen to Shaun Porter of Lou Delgrego’s Italian Diner in Woodsville, New Hampshire and Megan Rakebrandt of Zoni’s Brooklyn Brick Pizzeria in Middletown, New Jersey....
Nov 17, 2022•16 min•Ep. 127
Send us a text We continue The Hot Slice Podcast straight from the Pizza & Pasta Northeast show floor at the Atlantic City Convention Center. We interview pizzeria pros looking to advance their businesses and the industry. We chat with David Whiskers of B.C. Pizza headquartered in Boyne City, Michigan and George and Patti Taylor of Taylor’s Pizza House in Endicott, New York.
Nov 10, 2022•15 min•Ep. 126
Send us a text Straight from the Pizza & Pasta Northeast show floor at the Atlantic City Convention Center, we interview pizzeria owners from two spots that are doing things differently and it’s paying off. Listen to Jimmy Casapizzaiolo from Casa Pizzeria in Ludlow, Massachusetts, just moments before he won the Traditional Division of the Best of the Northeast Pizza Competition. Mario Paula, Arelis Rosa and Othoniel Cruz infuse Neapolitan pizza and mixology to create a nightly, reservation s...
Nov 03, 2022•15 min•Ep. 125
Send us a text We tap pizza industry veterans Scott Anthony, owner of Punxsy Pizza in Punxsutawney, PA, and pizza champion Eric Von Hansen, Executive Regional Chef at Caliente Pizza and Draft House in Pittsburgh, PA, to find out the pulse of Pizza & Pasta Northeast from the show floor at the Atlantic City Convention Center. We’re also talking business, operations and competing.
Oct 27, 2022•38 min•Ep. 124
Send us a text Jeremy White and Denise Greer are roaming the Pizza & Pasta Northeast show floor talking pizza industry trends and key takeaways from the show. Hear about what’s trending in menu items and toppings, equipment and technology at the Atlantic City trade show that took place Oct 16-17.
Oct 20, 2022•38 min•Ep. 123
Send us a text As Organ Stop Pizza in Mesa, AZ, celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, it is one of the last remaining pizzerias featuring a massive theatre pipe organ. Its Mighty Wurlitzer is the largest in the world. We chat with co-owner Jack Barz to find out what has kept the destination pizzeria a lasting success. Don’t forget to read Jack Barz Conversation in the latest Pizza Today: https://pizzatoday.com/topics/people-pizzerias/conversation-jack-barz-organ-stop-pizza-mesa-arizona...
Oct 13, 2022•37 min•Ep. 122
Send us a text Joe and Jordan Hagy loved feeding their friends at Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia, so much that after graduation their dad Ralph joined them to open La Famiglia. The restaurant has taken a slow and steady approach to growing the business that today includes a satellite location at the university’s student center. Listen as they share how the Calabrian family brought Neapolitan pizza to the area....
Oct 06, 2022•33 min•Ep. 121
Send us a text We sit down with Bill Oakley, longtime Show Director for International Pizza Expo as well as the Pizza & Pasta Northeast Show. Bill dishes on the happenings at next month's PPNE Show in Atlantic City. From the strong attendance numbers to the blockbuster lineup of seminars and demonstrations, Bill says this event is shaping up to be another winner.
Sep 29, 2022•25 min•Ep. 120
Send us a text Mike Bausch, owner of Andolini’s Pizzeria in Tulsa, Oklahoma, is a favorite speaker. We talk Pizza & Pasta Northeast. He gets real about online ordering and the current climate in the industry and what you should be doing in your shop. Show Notes: There’s still time to sign up for his workshop: W03 Maximizing Online Ordering ($250) on Monday, October 17 from 9:00 am to 11:30 am. at Pizza & Pasta Northeast in Atlantic City. More details: https://ppne.pizzatoday.com/educatio...
Sep 22, 2022•43 min•Ep. 119
Send us a text John Gutekanst will be a keynote speaker at Pizza and Pasta Northeast in October. He owns Avalanche Pizza and Slice House in Athens, Ohio, a contributor with Pizza Today, Emcee at the International Pizza Challenge and frequent demo and seminar presenter. We talk keynote, competitions, bread baking, ancient grains and pizza creativity. Show Notes: Don’t miss John Gutekanst at Pizza and Pasta Northeast. Learn more at https://ppne.pizzatoday.com/ Start planning your October National ...
Sep 15, 2022•41 min•Ep. 118
Send us a text Davide Lubrano and Vinny Gallagher opened Pizzata Pizzeria in Philly with their own version of New York style during the height of the pandemic. A few short years later, they are rolling out a Roman style slice shop in Naples, Florida. Learn more about their styles, sourdough starters, employee management style and startup story. Show Notes: Don’t forget to check out the National Pizza Month Tool Kit Jeremy and Denise detailed at https://pizzatoday.com/national-pizza-month-october...
Sep 08, 2022•39 min•Ep. 117
Send us a text This week, we’re answering Pizza Today readers' burning questions. We talk National Pizza Month, busiest pizza sales days, oven choices for a first-time pizzeria owners, future growth and the next big pizza style trend to break. We also learn Editor In Chief Jeremy White’s true feeling towards St. Louis-style pizza. If you have a question for the Pizza Today team, e-mail jwhite@pizzatoday.com....
Sep 01, 2022•38 min•Ep. 116
