According to a news report from online.wsj.com, “A chill went through the restaurant industry last week when a top New York restaurateur, Stephen Hanson, announced that he was closing several of his once-packed and highly successful restaurants in New York and Chicago. It was the latest in a string of bad news for the business. Confronting a wave of high-profile closings at top eateries, restaurants are bracing for a tough year — and taking new steps to try to survive.”

According to a news report from www.app.com, “Whenever called on to feed her two hungry teenagers and their friends, Nancy Beaule knew she could count on pizza and lasagna.”

This week on Ask the Experts we’ll be speaking with Darren Schmall, of Madera, CA, owner of the Pizza Farm. Darren will discuss how his unique mix of agriculture and pizza helps educate kids about food.