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The Possibilities of Pasta

Get creative with flavor combos, menuing and marketing to create a pasta menu that soars beyond the standard favorites.

Tracy Morin

New York State of Mind

It’s the pizza that looks the most like, well, pizza. Here’s the story behind America’s oldest and most familiar pizza style.

Liz Barrett Foster

Chef's Corner - Laura Meyer

One of the industry’s most acclaimed pizzaioli shares a recipe that’s layered with salty, sweet, smoky and spicy flavors.

Brian Hernandez

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Archive »Recipe of the Month

Caputo Americana Grandma Pie

Orlando Foods puts a spin on a homemade classic with Americana flour and crushed tomato

Orlando Foods, sponsor

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Archive »Tom Lehmann: In Lehmann's Terms

Getting a Better Bake With Air Impingement Ovens

If your pizzas aren’t coming out right, here’s how to put your “finger” on the problem.

Tom Lehmann

The secrets of effective dough docking

According to Tom “The Dough Doctor” Lehmann, docking helps control bubbling in your pizza dough, but only if you do it correctly.

Tom Lehmann

How to keep your wood work surface in tip-top condition

Regular washing with water can lead to problems, says Tom “The Dough Doctor” Lehmann, but a good scrubbing and some mineral oil will save the day.

Tom Lehmann

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Archive »Jeff Zeak: Zeak's Tweaks

Expand your menu with these new, crowd-pleasing signature appetizers

Jeff Zeak explains how to create moneymaking appetizers using your everyday dough formulation.

Jeff Zeak

Extending Mozzarella's Shelf Life

Jeff Zeak offers tips for making fresh mozzarella last longer without losing flavor.

Jeff Zeak

Making the Most of Mozzarella

Jeff Zeak explains how to manage your mozzarella supply.

Jeff Zeak

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Archive »Chef Bruno: New York's Finest

Onion and Bacon Linguine

Pasta dishes don’t get much simpler to make—or tastier to eat—than this one from Chef Santo Bruno.

Chef Santo Bruno

Stuffed Mussels

Looking to create an authentic Italian experience for your pizzeria guests? Start with this specialty appetizer from southern Italy.

Chef Santo Bruno

Pizza With Fresh Vegetables

Chef Bruno and his wife head to the supermarket for fresh produce—and a veggie pizza is born!

Chef Santo Bruno

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Archive »Big Dave Ostrander

So, you want to own a pizzeria?

What to expect on your journey to owning a pizzeria.

Big Dave Ostrander

Stealth pizza marketing

New marketing techniques to outlast troubling economic times.

Big Dave Ostrander

Customer appreciation night

In celebration of PMQ's fifth anniversary, we thought it was time to reprint the most popular Big Dave column.

Big Dave Ostrander

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Archive »Pizza Pulse

Ancient grains—including quinoa, freekeh, Kamut, farro, amaranth and others—have been used by chefs for thousands of years, but they’ve started making headlines the past couple of years for their tip-top nutritional values as well as their versatility.

Tracy Morin

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Archive »Dough Information Center

The Three Common Causes of Soggy Pizza

If your pizza crust won’t stay crispy after it’s baked, keep these tips in mind to better control moisture.

Tom Lehmann

Don’t underestimate the importance of temperature control in pizza dough fermentation

As the Dough Doctor explains, the wrong dough temperature can lead to problems in the cooler.

Tom Lehmann

Recipe Exclusive: Margherita Pizza with Polselli Classica “00” Flour

Pizza chefs Brian Hernandez and Marco D’emidio demonstrate the unique qualities of Polselli Classica “00” flour and cook up some delicious pies. (Sponsored Content)

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Recipe Bank

Will Grant's Caputo Cup-Winning Recipe

Learn how to make Will Grant's Gorgonzola Vegetarian pizza.

Chris Decker's Stella Pizza

Learn how to make a show-stopping pizza with a recipe from Chris Decker of Metro Pizza in Vegas.

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PMQ's Think Tank

Consult The Think Tank Forum

The Think Tank is the only pizza industry forum on the Web. Established in 2005, the forum welcomes general discussion about owning and operating a pizzeria. Find answers to all your questions here from your peers in the industry.

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FINDING FOOD DISTRIBUTORS

Search by State or Name for Food Distributors that supply the pizza industry in your area

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Calendar

2018 West Coast U.S. Pizza Cup
2018.08.27
The West Coast U.S. Pizza Cup will test your pizza skills in both a Classico and a Pizza in the Pan competition. Grand prize...
NEW YORK PIZZA FESTIVAL
2018.10.06
The 1st Annual New York Pizza Festival hosted by the Belmont Business Improvement District will be a national, star-studded, 2-day event showcasing...
4th "Pizza por Pasion" Spanish Championship
2018.10.08
The 4th "Pizza por Pasion" Spanish Championship is an international pizza competition which takes place during two trade...
Pizza&core Exhibit
2018.10.22
The Pizza&core Exhibit is a chance to connect with the Pizza World! It is an exclusive event reserved for professionals in the...
12th Chinese Pizza Championship
2018.11.13
The 12th annual Chinese Pizza Championship brings competitors from around China and the world to compete. The competition is...
NAFEM 2019
2019.02.07
The NAFEM Show features foodservice equipment and supplies from 500+ manufacturers. At the show, you’ll find: A wide range of...
European Pizza Championship
2019.10.21
The European Pizza Championship, the event that gathers pizza chefs from all over Europe every two years, returns to HostMilano for a two-day...